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VILAF warmly congratulates Royal De Heus on the signing of its acquisition of CJ Feed & Care, marking another important milestone in De Heus’ strategic expansion across Asia. We are proud to have assisted De Heus in the legal due diligence in Vietnam for this transaction, building on our previous collaboration in De Heus’ acquisition of Masan Feed. The acquisition marks a significant step in De Heus’ long-term and sustainable growth strategy, reinforcing its position in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia, while enabling direct market access to South Korea and the Philippines. Our sincere […]

On 9 September 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP (Resolution 05), launching a five-year pilot program for a tokenized assets (officially termed “tài sản mã hóa,” often translated as “crypto assets”) market in Vietnam. The Resolution governs the offering, issuance, trading, custody, and provision of crypto-asset services.  It governs crypto-asset-related activities of issuers, service providers, investors, and relevant authorities. Key Takeaways Issuance of crypto assets must be backed by existing underlying assets, […]

Proud to share that IFLR1000 has once again ranked VILAF as Tier 1, with 15 lawyers individually recognized for excellence. Market Leader Phong Tran Woman Leader and Highly Regarded Lawyer Duyen Ha Vo Highly Regarded Lawyers Ngoc Anh Bui Anh Dang Hung Q. Nguyen Ha H. Luu Notable Practitioners Linh D. Nguyen Quynh Pham Trung Vu Hao Nguyen Rising Star Partners Lam Nguyen Tung Nguyen Rising Star Lawyers Hanh Hien Nguyen Phuong Vu Ha Nguyen […]

Honoring Vietnam’s 80th National Day — a moment to celebrate not only our nation’s remarkable journey, but also the resilience and unity that continue to inspire our work at VILAF. Here are a few snapshots capturing the joy of the day. Wishing all clients, colleagues and friends a meaningful and memorable National Day!

Vietnam has passed the new Law on Personal Data Protection (LPDP), replacing Decree 13. Coming into effect on January 1, 2026, the LPDP introduces stricter compliance requirements, specific penalties, and sector-specific obligations. Learn what your business needs to do now.