On 31 March 2026, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) officially issued the Code of Conduct for Debt Collection under Decision No. 15/QD-HHNH of the Chairman of the VNBA’s Council. This is an important document aimed at standardizing common codes of conduct, thereby enhancing transparency, professionalism, and accountability in the debt collection activities of credit institutions.
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Notable incentive and support mechanisms for enterprises operating in the Artificial Intelligence sector
On December 10, 2025, the National Assembly passed the Law on Artificial Intelligence No. 134/2025/QH15 (the AI Law), which takes effect from March 1, 2026. The enactment of the AI Law marks a significant milestone in Viet Nam’s digital technology legal framework, placing country among the few nations that have adopted a comprehensive legal framework […]
Read moreLaw on Investment 2025: Refining the institutional framework and enhancing the quality of the investment and business environment
On December 11, 2025, the National Assembly promulgated the Law on Investment 2025, which takes effect from March 1, 2026 and replaces the Law on Investment 2020. The Law on Investment 2025 is enacted with the expectation of improving the legal framework governing investment, promptly addressing difficulties and obstacles faced by domestic and foreign investors, at the same time reducing and simplifying a number of investment and business procedures to facilitate individuals and enterprises.
Read moreScientific research, technological development, and innovation activities – Key regulatory provisions applicable to organizations and enterprises
On October 14, 2025, the Government promulgated Decree 267/2025/ND-CP (Decree 267) providing details for certain provisions of the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation 2025, which took effect on October 1, 2025. Decree 267 provides detailed guidelines for the implementation of the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation 2025 with respect to science, technology and innovation programs and tasks, as well as measures to promote scientific research, technological development, and innovation activities.
Read moreResponsibilities of lawyers regarding beneficial ownership under the Anti-Money Laundering Law
The concept of “beneficial owner of enterprises” (BO) is first officially introduced and clearly defined in the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Enterprises 76/2025/QH15 (Amended Law on Enterprises 2025). This law imposes several obligations on enterprises relating to BO, including declaration of BO information and disclosure of data necessary for BO identification. In parallel, the applicable anti-money laundering law also stipulates the responsibilities of lawyers and law-practicing organizations in updating and verifying client identification information during their provision of legal services.
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