In cross-border commerce and international investment, the terms "dispute involving foreign element" and "international dispute" are frequently used interchangeably — often incorrectly.
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.
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