The Draft Law on Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises is expected to replace the Law on Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 2017, as several regulations under the current law have revealed shortcomings and challenges in practice that hinder the effectiveness of support measures for enterprises. These issues are particularly evident in the criteria for identifying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the support methods, and various support policies related to credit, taxation, land, and business premises. While inheriting appropriate provisions of the current Law, the Draft Law introduces amendments and supplements to ensure consistency within the legal framework and to better reflect current socio-economic conditions.
Legal Newsletter No. 06/2026

Currently, the Ministry of Public Security is leading the drafting of a Decree on administrative sanctions for violations in the fields of cybersecurity and personal data protection. The Draft Decree has been developed amid increasing cybersecurity risks, incidents, attacks, and personal data infringements in Viet Nam. This article provides highlights of the Draft Decree that may be of interest to organizations and individuals.
Legal Newsletter No. 05/2026

On March 31, 2026, the Government issued Decree 96/2026/ND-CP providing details and guidelines for the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Investment, effective from the date of issuance, replacing Decree 31/2021/ND-CP. This Decree introduces and refines numerous provisions, offering greater procedural flexibility for investment activities while also clarifying market access conditions and targeted investment incentive policies. Some key changes under Decree 96 that investors should be aware of when implementing investment activities in Viet Nam are highlighted in this article.
Legal Newsletter No. 04/2026