On 26 June 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 243/2026/NĐ-CP (“Decree 243”), introducing comprehensive amendments to Decree No. 57/2025/NĐ-CP on the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism (Cơ chế mua bán điện trực tiếp) and Decree No. 58/2025/NĐ-CP on renewable energy development and self-produced, self-consumed rooftop solar power (điện mặt trời mái nhà tự sản xuất, tự tiêu thụ). Rather than establishing a new regulatory framework, Decree 243 refines the implementation of the […]
Vietnam’s Merger Control Reform: Proposed Changes Businesses and Dealmakers Should Watch
Posted on Jul 2, 2026 in Legal Update by VILAF
Key takeaways The Draft Amendments propose several notable changes to Vietnam’s merger control regime, including clarification of the scope of “other forms of economic concentration“; exemptions from merger control filing requirements for acquisitions where the acquirer already directly or indirectly controls the target enterprise and for transactions between enterprises under common ownership; additional criteria for determining the market share of digital platform businesses; and a mechanism for terminating part or all of the conditions attached […]
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, […]
Vietnam Protection Risks for EV Manufacturers in Data, Apps, and Consumer Terms
Posted on Jun 26, 2026 in Legal Update by VILAF
Recent enforcement activity by the Vietnam Competition Commission (“VCC”) indicates that consumer protection is becoming a sustained regulatory priority in Vietnam. This direction is reinforced by Decision No. 239/QD-BCT dated 3 February 2026 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which approves the National Program on Protection of Consumer Rights for the 2026–2030 period, emphasizing the strengthening of the legal framework, enhanced enforcement and supervision, including of digital and e-commerce activities, expanded consumer support mechanisms, […]
VILAF Legal Bulletin: June 2026
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 in Legal Update by VILAF
1. New Law on the Capital The National Assembly adopted the Law No. 02/2026/QH16 on the Capital (the “New Law”) dated 23 April 2026. The New Law takes effect from 1 July 2026 (except certain provisions taking effect on 23 April 2026) and replaces the Law on the Capital 2024. The New Law introduces mechanisms and policies for development and management of Hanoi City (referred to as the City). Some key provisions of the New […]