Stronger digital infrastructure, larger startup funding and hi-tech FDI are helping Vietnam reshape its growth model, but shortages of skilled labour, low research and development spending and cybersecurity risks remain major hurdles.
On June 8, 2026, the Political Bureau issued Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on the development of the foreign-invested economy, setting out a comprehensive direction for reforming policies on attracting, managing and utilizing foreign investment in the new development phase. Below are eight key policies introduced under the Resolution.
From July 20, 2026, service support policies for certain leadership positions in the political system will officially take effect. Which leadership positions are eligible for these policies, what are the applicable support amounts, and what are the principles of organization and operation of the Government?
Vietnam continues to be one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investment, supported by a stable political environment, strong economic growth, and an increasingly transparent investment legal framework. However, before deciding on the investment location, business sector, or project scale, one of the first questions foreign investors should address is which investment structure is most suitable for their business objectives.
On the afternoon of June 17, 2026, at the National News Center (No. 5 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi), Vietnam News and Law, a publication under the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), held a ceremony to mark the 35th anniversary of the first issue of Vietnam News (June 17, 1991 – June 17, 2026).
The jurisdiction of commercial arbitration rests on two independent conditions that must be satisfied together: subject-matter jurisdiction — the dispute must fall within a category that the law permits to be resolved by arbitration; and jurisdiction by agreement — the parties must have a valid arbitration agreement.
From July 1, 2026, a number of new regulations on electronic labor contracts will officially take effect. To facilitate reference by employers and employees, below is a list of key legal documents concerning electronic labor contracts.
Illegal foreign currency transactions constitute a violation of law and may be subject to administrative penalties depending on the nature and severity of the violation.
This article summarizes the List of sectors and trades subject to conditional business investment currently applicable from July 1, 2026 under the latest regulations.
As the connection, sharing, integration and operation of digital platforms become increasingly vital to national competitiveness, the 2025 Digital Transformation Law has emerged as Vietnam’s first specialised law to comprehensively govern digital transformation, laying a unified legal foundation for the country’s path towards a digital nation.
Law No. 09/2026/QH16 amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Personal Income Tax, the Law on Value-Added Tax, the Law on Corporate Income Tax and the Law on Excise Tax contains a number of notable changes that enterprises should pay attention to.
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