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VILAF is pleased to have contributed to the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guides: Doing Business in 2026 – Vietnam, authoring both the Law and Practice and Trends and Developments chapters for Vietnam. The guide provides an in-depth overview of Vietnam’s legal and regulatory landscape, offering practical insights for foreign investors, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and businesses looking to enter or expand in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets. The publication examines key aspects […]

1. Enterprise registration On 23 July 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 296/2026/ND-CP (“Decree 296”) amending Decree No. 168/2025/ND-CP dated 30 June 2025 on registration of enterprises. Decree 296 took effect from 23 July 2026. Following are some key amendments of Decree 296. Supplemented principles concerning enterprise registration Decree 296 includes a new principle which requires owners, shareholders or company members to comply with Article 34.2 of the Law on Enterprises on assets contributed as […]

Vietnam has taken another significant step in modernising its investment framework with the issuance of Decree No. 274/2026/NĐ-CP (“Decree 274”), which provides detailed guidance on investor selection for business investment projects under the Law on Bidding. Effective from 21 August 2026, the Decree replaces the fragmented implementing regime previously contained in Decree No. 23/2024/NĐ-CP, Decree No. 115/2024/NĐ-CP and the relevant amendments introduced by Decree No. 225/2025/NĐ-CP, while also amending certain provisions governing BT (Build-Transfer) projects […]

Vietnam has fundamentally overhauled its legal framework governing airport infrastructure and aircraft lease transactions with the enactment of the Civil Aviation Law 2025 (the “New Law”), Decree No. 205/2026/ND-CP on airport infrastructure (“Decree 205”), Decree No. 208/2026/ND-CP on air transport (“Decree 208”) and Decree No. 223/2026/ND-CP on aircraft operations (“Decree 223”).  Effective from 1 July 2026, the New Law and its implementing decrees replace the previous fragmented regime with a single, integrated framework for Vietnam’s […]

1. Quality of construction works On 15 June 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 207/2026/ND-CP (“Decree 207”) implementing the Law on Construction 2025 on management of quality, construction and maintenance of construction works. Decree 207 becomes effective on 1 July 2026 and repeals Decree No. 06/2021/ND-CP dated 26 January 2021, as amended. The highlights of Decree 207 are as follows: Responsibilities concerning management of construction In principle, contractors will be directly and entirely responsible for […]