VILAF warmly congratulates Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO) on successful completion of the joint venture formation with Sun Group, Toyota Tsusho and Japan Airlines to develop a state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Van Don International Airport in Vietnam. Representing an investment of approximately US$360 million, the project marks a significant milestone in HAECO’s long-term growth strategy in Asia. It will also strengthen Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure, expand regional MRO capacity […]
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VILAF advised Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Amova AM), one of Asia’s largest asset managers, on its agreement with BIDV Securities Joint Stock Company (BSC) to establish an asset management joint venture in Vietnam. The first key milestone was achieved by the signing of the Joint Venture Agreement by senior representatives of both parties on 25 August 2026 in Tokyo, to be followed by the obtaining of the necessary regulatory approvals and licences from the […]
Vietnam Modernizes its Foreign-Investment Foreign Exchange Framework
Posted on Aug 26, 2026 in Foreign Direct Investment by VILAF
Greater Investment Funding Flexibility – VIFC Capital Flows Framework The State Bank of Vietnam has issued Circular No. 38/2026/TT-NHNN (“Circular 38”), replacing Circular No. 06/2019/TT-NHNN (“Circular 06”) with effect from 18 August 2026. Circular 38 is more than a technical update. While preserving the familiar framework for investment capital accounts, capital contributions, acquisition payments and profit repatriation, Circular 38 modernizes that framework in several important respects. Most notably, the new Circular: integrates investments from the […]
VILAF is pleased to have advised Keppel Group (Singapore) on the sale of its entire 40% equity interest in Empire City LLC, the developer of the landmark Empire City project in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area of Ho Chi Minh City. The transaction was completed for an aggregate cash consideration of US$270 million (approximately S$343 million). The transaction marks Keppel’s full exit from Empire City. The transaction involves the transfer of a 20% interest […]
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 25 June 2026 VILAF is proud to announce that it has been named Vietnam Best Law Firm at the prestigious FinanceAsia Awards 2026, one of Asia’s leading awards recognizing excellence in the financial services industry. VILAF Finance Partner Tung Nguyen attended the awards ceremony at the Conrad Hong Kong to accept the honour on behalf of the firm. The FinanceAsia Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by banks, brokers, rating agencies, consultants, […]