Other Briefings
Greenwashing in Vietnam: Assessing Legal Consequences and Future Direction
Although there are no specific laws against greenwashing in Vietnam, current advertising regulations and consumer rights ensure that companies remain accountable.
Guide to Setting Up a Retail Business in Vietnam
Businesses seeking to expand in Vietnam’s retail market are advised to pay close attention to changes in the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks when adopting either a traditional sales, distribution, or omni-channel strategy.
Vietnam’s Provincial Mergers: Consolidation from 63 to 34 Provinces and Cities
Vietnam’s lawmakers have officially adopted a new resolution to reduce the number of centrally governed cities and provinces to 34, with a goal to provide a bedrock for sustainable growth targets.
Foreign Employees in Vietnam: Proposal to Streamline Work Permit Application
To reduce redundant compliance and clarify regulations, the Vietnamese government is drafting a new decree to reform the governance of foreign workers in the country.
Vietnam’s National Legal Portal: A New Tool to Enhance Legal Access and Trasparency
Vietnam has launched its National Legal Portal, a centralized platform that offers user-friendly access to laws, enabling easy research and feedback on legal documents.
Vietnam’s Data Regulations: Part 2- Draft Decree on Data-related Activities
As a part of Vietnam Briefing’s series about data regulations in Vietnam, this article focuses on the draft decree that guides the management and development of different data business models in Vietnam.
Industrial Design Registration and Protection in Vietnam
This article outlines Vietnam’s legal framework for industrial design protection, covering registration steps, and eligibility criteria relevant to businesses and investors.
Major Regulatory Updates in Vietnam Effective May 2025: What Businesses Need to Know
Major regulatory updates in Vietnam, effective May 2025, cover foreign ownership in finance, fuel price control, statistical reform, and economic classification.
Understanding Contract Formality Requirements in Vietnam: Risks and Legal Remedies
We discuss contract invalidity due to formality violations in Vietnam, key legal risks for investors, and how Article 129 of the Civil Code 2015 offers remedies for partially performed contracts.
Invoice Compliance in Vietnam: Key Changes under Decree 70
Effective June 1, 2025, Decree 70/2025/ND-CP will amend and supplement a broad range of provisions under Decree 123/2020/ND-CP, which prescribes the issuance and maintenance of invoices and records. This article outlines key changes specified under the new decree, as well as compliance advisory for regulated firms.
