On the afternoon of January 23, 2026, in Hanoi, the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of the Vietnam Business Lawyers Club (VBLC) was held. This significant milestone marks a decade-long journey of building and developing a prestigious professional forum for lawyers specializing in international trade, investment, and global economic integration. The event
According to the Law on Investment and its guiding regulations, for investors entering the Vietnamese market, meeting initial legal requirements—such as obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) or an Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC)—is merely the beginning of a “legal marathon.” The “post-licensing compliance” stage has now become a cornerstone of
The establishment and operation of enterprises in Vietnam’s International Financial Centre (IFC) not only provide access to a global financial environment but also offer a special tax regime with incentives that are significantly more competitive than those applied outside the IFC. Pursuant to Resolution No. 222/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly,
Pursuant to Resolution No. 222/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly, Vietnam officially establishes and operates the International Financial Centre (International Financial Centre – IFC) from 1 September 2025. The IFC is oriented to become a hub for international financial, investment, and financial service activities, operating in accordance with global standards and
In the era of global capital mobility, where finance serves as the “lifeblood” of the economy, an International Financial Center (IFC) is not merely a concentration of banks or investment institutions. Rather, it constitutes a distinct legal and institutional framework that reflects a country’s level of development and its degree
The digital asset market in Vietnam is standing at a historic “great filtration” turning point. The transition from a market driven by emotion to a disciplined digital economy is not only a challenge but also a golden opportunity for investors who know how to redefine value and comply with the
The impact assessment of personal data processing and the impact assessment of cross-border transfer of personal data constitute two core compliance obligations for agencies, organizations, and individuals when processing personal data in Vietnam. The Personal Data Protection Law 2025 (“PDPL 2025”) and Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP establish a relatively stringent legal
In the context of digital transformation and data-driven business becoming increasingly prevalent, personal data has become one of the most critical assets for enterprises. However, accompanying these opportunities are increasingly stringent legal obligations regarding the protection of individual privacy. With the official entry into force of the Law on Personal
The Law on Personal Data Protection No. 91/2025/QH15 (the PDPL) and Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP dated 31 December 2025 detailing a number of articles and implementation measures of the PDPL (Decree 356), which officially came into effect on 1 January 2026, have completed Vietnam’s legal framework on privacy rights and personal
Pursuant to the major policy of the Party and the State on establishing an International Financial Centre in Vietnam, on December 21, 2025, in Hanoi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh solemnly presented the Government’s Decision on the establishment and operation of the Vietnam International Financial Centre (Vietnam International Financial Centre
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