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1. New Law on Construction On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted Law No. 135/2025/QH15 on Construction (the “LOC 2025”). The LOC 2025 will take effect from 1 July 2026 (except for certain provisions effective from 1 January 2026) and replaces the Law on Construction 2014, as amended (the “LOC 2014”). Set out below are some key issues of the LOC 2025. Classification of investment construction projects Under the LOC 2025, investment construction projects […]

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 […]

This article analyzes Vietnam’s newly issued Personal Data Protection Decree 356, outlining its immediate compliance requirements for rights‑handling procedures, data‑transfer controls, impact‑assessment dossiers, breach‑notification duties, and enhanced standards for data‑protection personnel.

On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 on special mechanisms and policies for national energy development during the 2026–2030 period. The Resolution will take effect on 1 March 2026 and remain effective until 31 December 2030, subject to transitional protections for approved projects. The Resolution establishes an exceptional, time-limited legal framework designed to accelerate investment, remove procedural bottlenecks, strengthen energy security, and facilitate Vietnam’s energy transition. It introduces planning […]

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved a new Investment Law (the Law), marking a major overhaul of the country’s investment regime.  Replacing the 2020 Investment Law (as amended), the Law will take effect in March 2026, subject to certain provisions taking effect at later dates. The Law introduces some significant reforms aimed at streamlining investment procedures, recalibrating investment incentives, and aligning investment policy with Vietnam’s strategic economic priorities.  Key developments are highlighted below. Preferential Investment Sectors […]