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 New Investment Law: Streamlined Procedures and Targeted Incentives
Posted on Dec 23, 2025 in Foreign Direct Investment by VILAF
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 […]
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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 […]