VILAF warmly congratulates Royal De Heus on the signing of its acquisition of CJ Feed & Care, marking another important milestone in De Heus’ strategic expansion across Asia. We are proud to have assisted De Heus in the legal due diligence in Vietnam for this transaction, building on our previous collaboration in De Heus’ acquisition of Masan Feed. The acquisition marks a significant step in De Heus’ long-term and sustainable growth strategy, reinforcing its position in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia, while enabling direct market access to South Korea and the Philippines. Our sincere […]
Written by Foreign Counsel, Vaibhav Saxena The global energy transition is no longer a distant aspiration—it is the defining industrial and environmental challenge of our time. For Vietnam, the stakes could not be higher. Reliable, affordable, and clean electricity will determine not only the country’s ability to meet its climate commitments but also its competitiveness in a carbon-constrained global economy. Remarkable Progress—But with Structural Strains Vietnam’s record over the past ten years is nothing short […]
Banking and Finance Guide 2025: Vietnam
Posted on Sep 30, 2025 in Banking & Finance by VILAF
Vietnam’s banking and finance sector continues to evolve amid global economic shifts and domestic regulatory reforms. In the Banking & Finance Guide 2025: Vietnam published by IFLR, VILAF Partner Tung Nguyen offers expert insights into the latest legal developments, market trends, and challenges shaping the financial landscape. This guide provides valuable perspectives for investors, legal professionals, and financial institutions navigating Vietnam’s dynamic regulatory environment. 1 Overview of the legal framework 1.1 Primary sources of banking […]
Vietnam Opens the Door to Regulated Crypto-Asset Trading
Posted on Sep 25, 2025 in Legal Update by VILAF
On 9 September 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP (Resolution 05), launching a five-year pilot program for a tokenized assets (officially termed “tài sản mã hóa,” often translated as “crypto assets”) market in Vietnam. The Resolution governs the offering, issuance, trading, custody, and provision of crypto-asset services. It governs crypto-asset-related activities of issuers, service providers, investors, and relevant authorities. Key Takeaways Issuance of crypto assets must be backed by existing underlying assets, […]
Proud to share that IFLR1000 has once again ranked VILAF as Tier 1, with 15 lawyers individually recognized for excellence. Market Leader Phong Tran Woman Leader and Highly Regarded Lawyer Duyen Ha Vo Highly Regarded Lawyers Ngoc Anh Bui Anh Dang Hung Q. Nguyen Ha H. Luu Notable Practitioners Linh D. Nguyen Quynh Pham Trung Vu Hao Nguyen Rising Star Partners Lam Nguyen Tung Nguyen Rising Star Lawyers Hanh Hien Nguyen Phuong Vu Ha Nguyen […]