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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.
38 percent of Vietnam businesses in VCCI survey paying “informal charges”
That equates to more than one in three businesses and comes despite well-publicised anti-corruption campaigns in recent years.
North Carolina vs VinFast Lawsuit: What Happens Next?
It’s difficult to see what VinFast can possibly say with respect to mounting a legal defence. Though VinFast is still in business, despite mounting losses, so it might be too presumptive to count the company’s North Carolina ambitions out just yet.
Vietnam’s Law on Securities: Overview
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 Education: Key Regulations & Takeaways
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.
Law Firms in Vietnam 2026: A Directory Of Legal Support Services
This directory offers a curated list of leading law firms operating in Vietnam — including local specialists and international practices — to help you find trusted legal support across sectors such as corporate law, M&A, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. Each listing includes firm profiles, website links, and areas of expertise.
Vietnam’s Law on Artificial Intelligence: Key Details and Limitations
It’s been widely reported that Vietnam’s Law on Artificial Intelligence came into force on March 1st. Here are the key components of the law and what it still needs to be practically effective.
Vietnam’s Law on Real Estate Businesses: Key Updates & Rules for Foreign Investors
Vietnam’s Law on Real Estate Businesses, 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 2026: Key Provisions & Enforcement
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.
Human resources in Vietnam 2026: Labour Laws, Wages, and Compliance
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.
Australian business man detained in Vietnam on fraud allegations
Ranjit Prithviraj Thambyrajah, an Australian national and General Director of Nam Song Hau Oil and Gas (NSH Petro), was detained by Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security on Saturday, for alleged fraud under Article 174 of the Penal Code, VN Express has reported.
Vietnam’s Vingroup’s 68 Lawsuits: Unpacked
Vietnam’s Vingroup, unhappy with recent social media coverage, announced lawsuits against 68 individuals and organisations last week — an unusual PR tactic that merits monitoring for its broader business implications. With this in mind, this article backgrounds the context and the claims, and considers what this might mean more broadly.
Law: 28 prosecuted as bribery scandal lays bare corruption in Vietnam’s court system
Vietnam’s Supreme People’s Procuracy has charged 28 individuals in connection with a sweeping bribery scandal that spanned 20 cases across Da Nang, Dak Lak, Phu Tho, and Hue between 2022 and 2024, VN Express has reported.
Technology: Vietnam’s national credit registry hacked, exposing data of most citizens
Vietnam’s National Credit Information Center (CIC), the government agency that manages the country’s credit database, was hacked earlier this week, as reported by DataBreaches.net September 8 and confirmed by the Government Electronic Newspaper on September 11.
Legal: Vietnam’s Vingroup announces lawsuits against 68 organisations and individuals
Vingroup announced on 8 September 2025 that it has filed a civil lawsuit and notified authorities and embassies against 68 organisations and individuals accused of spreading false information online about the group, according to a statement on its website
Food & beverage: 18 officials prosecuted for issuing 10,000 fake food safety certificates in Vietnam
Vietnamese police have prosecuted 18 people, including senior health officials, accused of taking more than VND 75 billion (about US$2.88 million) in bribes to issue over 10,000 fake food safety certificates, VN Express has reported.
Intellectual property: Fake Gucci retailer in Da Nang fined almost US$4,000 for selling fake luxury goods
A store in Da Nang has been fined VND 100 million (US$4,000) and forced to destroy its counterfeit products after being caught selling fake goods from luxury brands like Gucci, Dior, and Chanel, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Intellectual property: Vietnam moves closer to launching specialised IP court
A draft resolution on court establishment and jurisdiction in Vientam, to include specialised IP courts, has been submitted for review, targeting a 1 July 2025 effective date, Mondaq has reported.
Technology: Insights into Vietnam’s black market for personal data
Personal data of millions of Vietnamese citizens is being sold for as little as VND 1,000 (4 US cents) to VND 4,000 (16 US cents) per record on Telegram, Zalo, and Facebook fan pages, Viettimes has reported.
News media: Vietnam police accuse local editor of 82 counts of extortion
Dong Xuan Thu, former editor-in-chief of Vietnam Environment and Urban magazine, has been accused of involvement in 82 cases of property extortion, by the Thai Binh Police, as reported by Dan Tri. He allegedly directed reporters to write negative articles about local businesses, then used those articles as leverage to pressure subjects to pay to have them taken down.
Aviation: VietJet Vietnam stock market disclosure skims over latest court ruling, puts focus on appeal
In a release to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, Vietnamese budget airline, VietJet, has acknowledged a ruling last week in the UK courts. It has not, however, detailed what happened or how it might respond but rather has suggested an appeal in the originating case will be won, negating last week’s ruling. That ruling was that the airline is liable for just over US$180 million in missed lease payments.
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