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

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

Vietnam’s digital transformation has accelerated rapidly in recent years, and with it, the need for robust data protection has become more urgent than ever. On 26 June 2025, the National Assembly passed the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)—a landmark r

Over the last decade, Vietnam has experienced significant development, due to economic and political reforms that drove the country’s growth to new heights, transforming it into a medium-income country with exceptional prospects. In 2019 Vietnam is projec

Employment and labour compliance in Vietnam is an area that can cause confusion and uncertainty to foreign investors entering and operating in Vietnam. In this article we cover the key steps, practical processes and procedures which companies need to foll

Vietnamese Labour Laws are drafted with a core concept of protecting employees, and the ability to cease employment relationships in Vietnam is not always straight forward (or even permissible) in many cases. However, employers and employees can follow th