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Key Amendments to the Law on Enterprises

Posted on Jun 18, 2025 in Legal Update by

On 17 June 2025, the National Assembly promulgated the Law on Amending the Law on Enterprises (“Amended LOE 2025”). The Amended LOE 2025 is set to take effect on 1 July 2025. The Amended LOE 2025 introduces several key changes that aim to enhance transparency and accountability within businesses operating in Vietnam. These changes include new concepts and supplementary provisions to existing regulations, laying the groundwork for a more robust and transparent corporate environment. Below […]

First-Ever Electronic Notarization Legal Framework Introduced in Vietnam

Posted on Jun 13, 2025 in Legal Update by

For the first time in Vietnam, electronic notarization (“e-notarization“) will be permissible, as from July 1, 2025, under the new Notarization Law and its implementing Decree 104/2025/ND-CP (collectively, the “New Laws”). 1. Key Principles and Scope of Electronic Notarization Under the New Laws, e-notarization is defined as notarization conducted through electronic means to create an electronic notarized document. E-notarization must adhere to the general notarization principles and additional e-notarization principles such as information security, data […]

Legal Bulletin: June 2025

Posted on Jun 5, 2025 in Legal Update by

1. Policies for development of the private economy On 17 May 2025, the National Assembly adopted Resolution No. 198/2025/QH15 (“Resolution 198”) providing for special policies to develop the private economy. Major policies outlined in Resolution 198 are as follows: Improvement of business environment Resolution 198 sets out the directions for improvement of business environment, including among others, the following principles: Reducing inspections and examinations of enterprises; Improving the legal framework and removing barriers to market […]

MOIT Approved Action Plan for Amended PDP8: Outlining Key Strategies for Electricity Exports and Regional Renewable Energy Hubs

Posted on Jun 3, 2025 in Energy by

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 […]

Planning Ahead: How to Extend Your Foreign-Invested Education Project in Vietnam

Posted on May 30, 2025 in Foreign Direct Investment by

  Introduction Vietnam’s education sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by a national push to modernize and improve learning outcomes at all levels. A key focus is on expanding access to high-quality preschool and K-12 education, ensuring children benefit from inclusive and future-ready learning environments from an early age. This momentum stems from Politburo Resolution No. 29-NQ/TW (2013), which called for comprehensive reform in education to meet the demands of industrialization, modernization, and global integration. […]