Investment incentive and support policies are among the key mechanisms used by Vietnam to attract investment capital and promote the development of prioritized sectors. As Vietnam’s investment legal framework continues to evolve toward greater transparency and a more selective approach, understanding the eligible beneficiaries of investment incentives,
Outward investment from Vietnam has a specific nature, directly impacting national financial security, foreign exchange reserves, and macroeconomic development orientation. To ensure consistency and compatibility with the new provisions of the current Law on Investment
Contrary to common perception, market access in Vietnam for foreign investors is not entirely unrestricted. In practice, the ability to invest in a particular sector depends on multiple factors, including the scope of market liberalization, foreign ownership limitations, and applicable business conditions in each industry.
Equitization of enterprises is one of the forms of restructuring State capital in enterprises. Below are the key new points of Decree 57/2026/ND-CP on enterprise equitization effective from February 13, 2026.
In the context of accelerated digital transformation and international integration for sustainable development, the revised Law on Technology Transfer is expected to create a fresh momentum for enterprises to improve their technological capabilities and competitiveness, thereby contributing to the development of a modern, transparent and efficient technology market.
In cross-border commerce and international investment, the terms "dispute involving foreign element" and "international dispute" are frequently used interchangeably — often incorrectly.
This objective was stated by the Prime Minister’s Directive No. 09/CT-TTg on strengthening the implementation of energy efficiency, promoting energy transition, and developing electric vehicles, issued on March 19, 2026.
In addition to offshore lending activities, notable new points of Circular No. 79/2025/TT-NHNN on foreign debt recovery by credit institutions and foreign bank branches, effective from December 31, 2025, are summarized below:
The deadline for enterprise income tax finalization is an important milestone that every enterprise should pay special attention to after the end of a fiscal year. Late submission of tax finalization dossiers or underpayment of payable tax amounts will not only incur late payment interest but may also result in administrative penalties for tax violations.
From March 2026, a series of new decrees and circulars will introduce electronic identification codes for real estate, strengthen transparency requirements for charitable funds, tighten administrative sanctions, and impose stricter compliance obligations in the banking sector.
Being one of the first countries in the world to enact a specialised law on artificial intelligence, Vietnam affirms its determination to establish a unified legal framework for the development, application and governance of artificial intelligence in order to protect human beings, promote innovation, and build a self-reliant, secure and human-centred digital future.
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This article summarizes notable changes to personal income tax (PIT) policies in 2026 in accordance with the law.
As the global economy transitions towards a knowledge-based model, science, technology and innovation have become decisive engines of national growth. In Vietnam, the 2025 Law on Science, Technology and Innovation is widely viewed as a strategic institutional framework for improving national competitiveness while raising the country’s position in global value chains.
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued Circular No. 55/2025/TT-NHNN prescribing the licensing of non-bank credit institutions. Below are the major changes of Circular No. 55/2025/TT-NHNN to clarify the applicable regulations as of 09 February 2026.
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a Circular amending and supplementing regulations on required reserves applicable to credit institutions and foreign bank branches. Below are the major changes introduced by Circular No. 23/2025/TT-NHNN regarding banks’ required reserves.
Which projects are subject to investment policy approval in 2026 under the Investment Law 2026? Let us find out in the content below.
In the course of operation, commercial banks must comply with various regulations on the number and establishment of transaction offices. Under current law, how many transaction offices may a commercial bank establish? The article below provides detailed information.
Detailed information on the list of two important tax laws passed by the National Assembly on December 10, 2025 with major highlights.
To list stocks on foreign securities markets, joint-stock credit institutions must obtain approval from the State Bank of Vietnam. Below are the procedures for obtaining approval for listing stocks on foreign securities markets, in accordance with Circular No. 47/2025/TT-NHNN, which takes effect on January 29, 2026.
The establishment of the International Financial Center necessitates an appropriate judicial institution capable of resolving cross-border investment and business disputes. In this context, the Law on Specialized Court at the International Financial Center was enacted as a key legal foundation for the application of a professional adjudicatory mechanism, thereby enhancing Vietnam’s profile and competitiveness in the international arena.
Every year on November 20, Vietnam honors teachers for their dedication to the noble cause of education. This year, the celebration is especially meaningful as the National Assembly has adopted the Law on Teachers, a major step forward in honoring and developing the contigent of teachers, and improving education quality nationwide.
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