On January 9, 2026, in Da Nang City, the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) was officially inaugurated, marking a historic beginning for the international financial centre model in Vietnam. VIFC was established and operates pursuant to Decree No. 323/2025/ND-CP dated December 18, 2025, issued by the Government.
A Historic Milestone for the International Financial Centre Model in Vietnam
The inauguration ceremony was solemnly held with the attendance of:
- Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh, Member of the Politburo and Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of the Government, concurrently Chairman of the Executive Council of the Vietnam International Financial Centre;
- Mr. Nguyen Van Quang, together with other central government leaders;
- The entire leadership of Da Nang City;
- Representatives of regulatory authorities, financial institutions, and domestic and international enterprises.
The event not only marked the launch of a new institutional framework but also reaffirmed Vietnam’s strong determination to develop a regional and international financial hub, featuring a specialized, flexible, transparent, and integrated legal framework.
At the ceremony, 12 pioneering enterprises were granted VIFC Membership Certificates, officially authorized to operate under the sandbox mechanism—a controlled testing framework for new financial, investment, technological, and service models.
During the process of legal preparation, structural design, and fulfillment of VIFC admission requirements, SigLaw Law Firm is proud to have acted as a key legal advisor, providing in-depth support to numerous enterprises and assisting them in meeting the stringent standards of the International Financial Centre.
The operating license of SigLaw IFC was personally presented by Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh, Member of the Politburo and Permanent Deputy Prime Minister, reflecting the State’s recognition of:
- SigLaw’s international-level legal expertise;
- The professional reputation and academic–practical contributions of Dr. Lawyer Le Thi Dung;
- The pioneering role of SigLaw IFC within Vietnam’s emerging legal–financial ecosystem.
SigLaw IFC’s Role at VIFC
SigLaw IFC is honored to be the first official legal advisory firm participating in VIFC, undertaking the following roles:
- Providing legal framework advisory services to investors, financial institutions, and international enterprises;
- Advising on investment structuring, compliance, and legal risk governance within the sandbox environment;
- Supporting legal, policy, and regulatory connectivity, ensuring safety, transparency, and operational efficiency within the International Financial Centre.
Through its continued efforts, SigLaw IFC aspires to contribute meaningfully to the development and refinement of the legal framework, delivering optimal value and legal security to its clients operating within VIFC.
