Other Briefings
Decree 163 Implementation: Shaping Vietnam’s Telecom Industry in 2025
Vietnam’s Decree 163 provides clear guidance on emerging services like data centers, cloud computing, and OTT telecom services, effective January 1, 2025. Its provisions strengthen the implementation of the 2024 Telecommunications Law.
Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law: Key Changes and Foreign Workers’ Rights
We examine Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law, which will come into force from July 1, 2025, and is expected to bring about notable changes to protect the rights of foreign workers in Vietnam.
Vietnam National Assembly Approves Law on Data
On November 30, 2024, the Vietnamese government approved the new Law on Data, to come into effect July 1, 2025.
Vietnam Updates Criteria for High-Tech Investment Projects
This article examines the latest criteria for high-tech investment projects in Vietnam, as outlined in Circular 08/2024/TT-BKHCN, which took effect on December 23, 2024.
Vietnam Announces Master Plan on Coastal Resources: Focus on Sustainable Exploitation and Usage
Vietnam’s new master plan on coastal resources outlines a vision to transform coastal areas into economic and cultural hubs by 2050, focusing on sustainability, renewable energy, eco-tourism, and marine biotechnology.
Vietnam’s New Electricity Law: Legal Framework for Renewable Energy Development
We explore Vietnam’s new Electricity Law, which will be effective from February 1, 2025 with focus on support clean energy development.
Vietnam Amends 9 Laws: Major Changes to Financial & Tax Regulations
Key changes to existing regulations on securities, accounting, independent audits, tax management, and personal income tax are expected to have a significant impact on Vietnam’s business and investment environment.
Vietnam’s New Internet Regulation: Decree 147/2024
Vietnam’s new Decree No. 147/2024 introduces stringent regulation for internet services, imposing stricter compliance on onshore and offshore providers and reshaping access, content moderation, and user data management.
Vietnam’s School Education Sector: Foreign Investment Scope and New Regulatory Changes
Vietnam’s school education sector presents strong foreign investment potential, fueled by rising demand, supportive policies, and tax incentives. Decrees 124 and 125, effective November 20, 2024, enhance oversight and operational and investment considerations.
Vietnam’s Decree 115: Bidding Requirements for Land-Use Projects
Vietnam’s Decree 115 creates a strong legal framework for investor selection and bidding in land-use projects. We discuss key provisions.
