Written by Foreign Counsel, Vaibhav Saxena The global energy transition is no longer a distant aspiration—it is the defining industrial and environmental challenge of our time. For Vietnam, the stakes could not be higher. Reliable, affordable, and clean electricity will determine not only the country’s ability to meet its climate commitments but also its competitiveness in a carbon-constrained global economy. Remarkable Progress—But with Structural Strains Vietnam’s record over the past ten years is nothing short […]
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1. New Employment Law On 16 June 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Law No. 74/2025/QH15 on Employment (“Employment Law 2025”). The Employment Law 2025 takes effect from 1 January 2026 and replaces the Employment Law 2013. Below are some major provisions of the Employment Law 2025. Scope The Employment Law 2025 governs job creation support policies, registration of labourers, labour market information system, development of occupational skills, employment services and unemployment insurance. The Employment […]
On 27 June 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted Law No. 94/2025/QH15 on Atomic Energy, effective January 1, 2026, repealing the 2008 law. This legislative overhaul establishes a unified legal framework for the peaceful use of atomic energy, aligned with Vietnam’s strategic energy goals and international obligations, particularly under IAEA monitored treaties and conventions. The Law is structured in 8 Chapters and 73 Articles and governs all aspects of radiation and nuclear activities, from […]
On 30 May 2025, Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 1509 (“Adjusted PDP-8 Implementation Plan”), laying down the implementation plan for the Decision No. 768 (“Revised PDP-8”) of the Prime Minister, dated 15 April 2025. Goals aligned with Revised PDP-8 Balanced development of power sources across the regions, ensuring supply-demand Maintaining feasibility, synchronization and flexibility among various power sources/grid Tracking progress and resources for implementing priority schemes/projects on refining policies and […]
VILAF extends our congratulations to the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) on the signing of the €67 million (approximately USD75 million) loan agreement for the funding of the expansion and modernisation of power transmission grids in Vietnam. The official signing ceremony was held last week, during the official visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Vietnam. The loan will support the development of the construction of two […]