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Written by Vaibhav Saxena On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law No. 134/2025/QH15 on Artificial Intelligence (the “AI Law”). This is Vietnam’s first dedicated statute governing artificial intelligence activities. The AI Law will enter into force on 1 March 2026 (“Effective Date”) and establishes a unified legal framework regulating the development, supply, deployment, and use of AI systems in Vietnam. Purview The AI Law governs: Activities relating to research, development, provision, […]

We are thrilled to share that 10 VILAF lawyers have again been recognized on the prestigious Vietnam A-List: Top 100 Lawyers 2025 by Asia Business Law Journal, the highest number of lawyers from any law firm in Vietnam on this elite list. Senior Partner Phong Tran is also recognized among the 12 Vietnam Legal Icons. This outstanding and consistent achievement reflects our firm’s commitment to excellence, deep legal expertise, and unwavering dedication to clients across […]

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On 10 December 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 316/2025, effective January 01, 2026, detailing the implementation of the Law on Atomic Energy 2025 with respect to nuclear power plants and research reactors. It introduces robust requirements on investment approval, siting, design, construction, safety oversight, trial operation, operation, and decommissioning. Among others, below are key insights: Investment Approval Framework for Nuclear Power Plants Investment Policy Approval Investors must prepare dossiers for investment policy […]

On 9 December 2025, at the 17th Annual Vietnam M&A Forum themed “New Position, New Momentum” hosted at the JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, VILAF was once again honored as an Outstanding M&A Advisory Firm for the 2024–2025 period.  VILAF Partner Quynh Pham accepted the award on behalf of the firm. The Vietnam M&A Forum is a premier annual event on M&A and investment opportunities in Vietnam, held by Vietnam Investment Review under the […]