The Law category covers legal developments, business regulations, and corporate compliance. It explores government policies, contract law, taxation, dispute resolution, and investment protections, providing insights into how legal frameworks shape business and trade.

VietJet found liable for US$181.8 million in UK court aircraft leasing dispute

the-shiv April 20, 2025

The High Court of England and Wales has ruled in favour of FW Aviation, ordering VietJet Aviation to pay more than US$181.8 million in a dispute over four aircraft that VietJet failed to return after their leases were cancelled. The court upheld FW Aviation’s right to full termination payments and possession of the aircraft, rejecting VietJet’s penalty clause and title-based defences, according to the decision handed down by the court.

Vietnam’s Law on Securities: Overview 2025

the-shiv April 1, 2025

The Law on Securities defines the scope and application of regulations governing the issuance, trading, investment, and provision of securities services in Vietnam. It applies to Vietnam’s securities industry, to both domestic and foreign entities, including public companies, securities firms, and investors operating in the Vietnamese market.

Vietnam’s Law on Real Estate Businesses in 2025

the-shiv March 30, 2025

Vietnam’s Law on Real Estate Businesses 2023, enacted by the National Assembly of Vietnam, marks a significant update to the regulatory framework governing the real estate sector. This new law aims to address various challenges within the industry by focusing on transparency, consumer protection, and sustainable development.

Vietnam’s Pharmaceuticals Law: Overview 2025

the-shiv March 29, 2025

Vietnam’s Pharmaceuticals Law regulates the production, distribution, and use of pharmaceutical products to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality. It establishes strict standards for drug registration, licensing, and compliance, and mandates oversight by the Ministry of Health to protect public health and promote the development of the domestic pharmaceutical industry.

Vietnam’s Law on Housing in 2025

the-shiv March 23, 2025

The Law on Housing 2023 represents a comprehensive update to Vietnam’s housing regulations. It aims to create a more transparent, equitable, and sustainable housing sector by introducing stringent standards for development, ownership, and management.

Human Resources in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

the-shiv March 22, 2025

Vietnam’s human resources landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the country integrates more into the global economy. With rapid economic growth, companies are increasingly focused on strategic HR management to align with both local and international standards. With all of this in mind, this article looks at the key human resources related factors foreign firms should be aware of when operating in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s Law on Education for Foreign Firms: Overview 2025

the-shiv March 20, 2025

Vietnam’s Law on Education recognizes the growing importance of private and international educational institutions in enhancing the country’s educational offerings. This is in response to increasing demand for diverse educational options, driven by economic growth, a rising middle class, and international integration. The government regulates these institutions to ensure they meet quality standards while also encouraging their growth as part of a multi-tiered education system.

Vietnam Court releases impact assessment of 2014 Bankruptcy Law

the-shiv August 29, 2024

For context, it is not unusual for Vietnamese firms in financial distress to try and hold out for as long as possible offloading assets and leaving bills unpaid for months at a time–note that a firm in Vietnam is not considered insolvent until its debts are more than 90 days past due. This can be off-putting for foreign firms doing business in Vietnam with respect to working with local firms–it increases risks and subsequently costs.

Amnesty proposed for corrupt officials in Vietnam

the-shiv June 2, 2024

This proposal comes amidst the ‘blazing furnace’ corruption crackdown, which has been blamed for a slowdown in project approvals. Officials, fearful of becoming subjects of corruption investigations, have often opted to avoid approving projects, leading to bottlenecks in a number of projects.

Vietnam’s Land law 2024 for Foreign Investors

the-shiv May 22, 2024

Last year, a revised Law on Land passed Vietnam’s National Assembly. This revised law has the potential to have a huge impact on Vietnam’s land market and could speed up foreign-invested projects considerably. With this in mind, this cheat sheet runs through the key changes in the new Law on Land and how this might impact foreign firms doing business in Vietnam.

Insolvency in Vietnam: Unpacked

Mark Barnes April 23, 2024

This article charts the path unprofitable firms tend to follow in Vietnam and what creditors might expect before bankruptcy proceedings are initiated on a debtor, if they are in fact, initiated at all.

🇻🇳 National Assembly to pass 9 new laws over the next 22 days

the-shiv October 23, 2023

Vietnam’s National Assembly is currently sitting and is expected to pass nine laws over the next 22 sitting days, The Investor is reporting. Legislation to be passed: Amended Land Law; Amended Law on Real Estate Business; the Amended Housing Law; the amended Law on Water Resources; the Amended Law on

Labour lawsuit brought against Vietnam Cinema chain by expat employee dismissed

the-shiv October 2, 2023

A wrongful termination lawsuit raised against Vietnam cinema chain CGV by a British ex-employee has been dismissed by a court in Ho Chi Minh City, VN Express is reporting. Why it matters: Of particular interest in this case is that it has taken eight years since the court agreed to