Other Briefings
Vietnam Notifies Decree 80/2024/ND-CP on Direct Power Purchase Agreements: Key Details
Decree 80/2024/ND-CP on Direct Power Purchase Agreements (DPPA) is part of Vietnam’s broader strategy to promote environmental sustainability and enhance the competitiveness of its retail electricity market.
Vietnam Considers E-Invoicing for Livestream Sales: Advisory for Businesses
Vietnam wants to update existing regulation to ensure e-invoicing for livestream sales and strengthen tax scrutiny in the e-commerce sector.
Vietnam’s 2024 Law on Credit Institutions
The 2024 Law on Credit Institutions, in effect from July 1, will improve the security of Vietnam’s credit institutions by strengthening risk prevention measures, increasing oversight of credit entities, and deterring cross-ownership and undue influence in the sector.
Vietnam Defines E-Money for the First Time, Excludes Virtual Currencies from its Scope
In effect from July 1, 2024, Decree 52 defines e-money in Vietnam as “the equivalent value in VND stored electronically,” based on prepaid money deposited with banks or provided to payment service organizations and excludes virtual currencies like bitcoin.
Complying with Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree: New Publication
‘Complying with Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree’ discusses key legislative updates and compliance obligations for businesses and is free to download.
Vietnam’s Latest Draft Decree on Sanctions for Cybersecurity Violations
Vietnam’s latest draft decree on sanctions for violations in cybersecurity and data protection targets implementation by June 1, 2024.
Franchising in Vietnam: Legal Framework and Registration Requirements
The franchising sector in Vietnam benefits from relaxed retail regulations and a dynamic entrepreneurial landscape.
Understanding How Trademark Opposition Works in Vietnam
We discuss the legal grounds on which intellectual property rights holders can register opposition to trademark applications in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Extended Producer Responsibility Policy: Company Recycling Obligations
Vietnam’s amended Environment Protection Law (EPL) in 2022 introduced a new “extended producer responsibility” (EPR) policy which places the burden of responsibility to recycle on companies.
Vietnam Decree 23 Outlines Bidding Processes for Key Sectors Projects
Vietnam has introduced comprehensive regulations via Decree 23 on the bidding processes for project implementation and investor selection. It follows the New Bidding Law that came into force beginning of 2024.
