On 15 January 2026, the Government issued Decree 20/2026/ND‑CP providing guidance on Resolution 198/2025/QH15 regarding several special mechanisms and policies aimed at promoting the development of the private sector. There are several points to note as f

In recent years in Vietnam, e-commerce purchasing behaviors have shifted significantly from traditional venues such as markets and physical stores to online platforms. These platforms include suppliers’ proprietary websites such as those operated by super

Vietnam’s MedTech sector is developing quickly, driven by rising healthcare demand and accelerating digital adoption. However, Vietnam does not yet have a single, unified regulatory framework for MedTech; instead, activities in this space fall under a mix

Politburo Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW dated 30 April 2025 places the elimination of the “ask-grant” (discretionary approval) mechanism at the core of Vietnam’s institutional reform agenda, treating it as a key lever to accelerate development in the new era. I

Effective 1 January 2026, Decree 356/2025/NĐ-CP (Decree 356) replaces Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP (Decree 13), providing detailed implementation guidance for the Law on Personal Data Protection 2025 (PDPL).

In recent times, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought about profound changes: from generative chatbots and human-simulated videos to automation trends across various industries. AI not only drives economic growth and everyday life but also influences

In December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed amendments to the Law on Investment, with the clear objective of substantially improving the ease of doing business. A key pillar of this reform is the overhaul of conditional business lines, resul

In Southeast Asia, SMEs drive over 90% of businesses and employ the majority of the workforce. Yet, many still make critical decisions without the clarity that financial modelling provides. It’s not just for big corporates – SMEs in SEA need it even

On 10 December 2025, Vietnam National Assembly enacted its new Personal Income Tax (PIT) Law No 109/2025/QH15, introducing major reforms. The changes aim to simplify the tax structure, revise deductions, adjust progressive brackets, update rates for irreg

Thinking of selling your business or bringing in investors to scale and professionalise operations? The first question you’ll face is inevitable:

On 27 October 2025, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular 99/2025/TT-BTC on the enterprise accounting regime, replacing Circular 200/2014/TT-BTC and its related amendments. The new regulation takes effect on 1 January 2026 and applies to fiscal years be

Recently, the Government has issued several important legal updates concerning labour and employment. Please take note of these changes as they may affect workers’ rights and obligations.