On 2 June 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (“MoIT”) issued Circular No. 29/2026/TT-BCT, effective 20 July 2026, regulating the operation of Vietnam’s Competitive Wholesale Electricity Market (“VWEM”), replacing the previous wholesale market framework and incorporating a number of reforms introduced following the Electricity Law 2024, to be amended. While Circular 29 may initially appear to be a technical market-operation regulation, its significance extends well beyond dispatch and settlement procedures. The Circular reflects the […]
VILAF was proud to co-sponsor the VIFC Symposium 2026, hosted by the Vietnam Business Lawyers Club (VBLC) in collaboration with the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) on 29 May 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. At a pivotal moment in Vietnam’s ambition to establish a world-class international financial centre, the symposium brought together policymakers, regulators, investors, financial institutions, legal practitioners, and industry leaders to explore the regulatory and institutional foundations necessary to support the development […]
VILAF was honored to co-sponsor Vietnam ADR Week 2026 (VAW 2026), organized by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in collaboration with Vietnam Lawyers’ Association from 25–29 May 2026. As Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for investment and cross-border commerce, effective dispute resolution mechanisms have never been more important. VAW 2026 provided a timely and impactful forum for advancing dialogue on arbitration, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution […]
VILAF has been recognized for its strong performance in the market, receiving the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year Award at the 22nd ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2026, held on May 21, 2026 at the Tower Ballroom of the Shangri-La Singapore. Organized annually by Asian Legal Business, the ALB SE Asia Law Awards highlight notable achievements by law firms and in-house teams. This year’s awards once again showcased key deals and developments across Southeast […]
Vietnam Simplifies Market Entry and Licensing Rules for M&A Merger Control, Energy, Alcohol, Tobacco and Trade Sectors
Posted on May 25, 2026 in Legal Update by VILAF
The Government has recently issued a number of resolutions aimed at decentralizing authority and reducing and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions across various sectors. This article highlights certain notable changes introduced by Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP (“Resolution 66.18”) and Resolution No. 19/2026/NQ-CP (“Resolution 19”) affecting energy, petroleum, M&A merger control, and foreign invested trade business activities under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (the “MOIT”). Note that this article does not capture […]