Decoding the National Plan for the Revised Technology Transfer Law

Executive Summary The Government has officially rolled out the National Plan to implement the revised Technology Transfer Law. This comprehensive framework serves as the operational roadmap for upgrading Vietnam’s technological baseline and enforcing stricter regulatory oversight on cross-border technological exchanges. For Multinational Corporations (MNCs) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) enterprises, this Plan signals a paradigm […]

Due Process and Asset Repatriation: Navigating Decree No. 59/2026/NĐ-CP on the Expulsion of Foreign Nationals

Executive Summary The Government has recently promulgated Decree No. 59/2026/ND-CP, effective April 1, 2026, which regulates the procedures for the expulsion of foreign nationals violating Vietnamese administrative laws. Replacing the former Decree 142/2021/ND-CP, this legislation establishes a modernized framework that balances strict state management with the protection of fundamental procedural rights. For Multinational Corporations (MNCs) […]

Decoding Decree 15/2026 on Streamlined Administrative Procedures in Science & Tech

Executive Summary In a decisive push to foster a more agile business environment for the technology and innovation sectors, the Government has issued Decree No. 15/2026/ND-CP, effective immediately as of mid-January 2026. This omnibus decree amends seven prior decrees, drastically cutting administrative processing times, lowering the barrier to entry for technological evaluation services, and decentralizing […]

Modernizing Capital Markets: New Investment Vehicles & Risk Governance under Circular 136

Executive Summary The Ministry of Finance has officially issued Circular No. 136/2025/TT-BTC, effective from February 12, 2026. This regulation marks a significant maturation point for Vietnam’s fund management industry. By formally legalizing Money Market Funds and Infrastructure Bond Funds, the State Securities Commission (SSC) is diversifying the menu of available assets for investors. Concurrently, the […]

Vietnam’s “Big Bang” for Global Capital: Decoding the 8 Decrees Establishing the International Financial Center (IFC)

Executive Summary The Government has officially issued a comprehensive package of eight decrees, creating the legal bedrock for the Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC). Operating under a unique “One Center, Two Destinations” model (Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang), the IFC is not just a geographical zone but a sovereign regulatory sandbox. These decrees […]