Executive Summary The Government has officially issued Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP, which came into full effect on January 1, 2026. This Decree is the definitive legal framework that elevates Electronic Labor Contracts (ELCs) to the exact same legal standing as traditional paper contracts. It encourages enterprises to completely replace physical files with digital records, marking a […]
Executive Summary The National Assembly has officially adopted Resolution No. 260/2025/QH15, amending Resolution 98/2023/QH15 regarding special mechanisms for Ho Chi Minh City. This legal update is revolutionary. It goes beyond mere decentralization to actively construct a “Global Business Ecosystem” within Vietnam. The highlights include the establishment of the Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone (FTZ) […]
Executive Summary The Government has officially issued Decree No. 320/2025/ND-CP, detailing the implementation of the Law on Corporate Income Tax (CIT). While the headline news often focuses on the standard rate, the true strategic value of this Decree lies in its tiered tax structure for SMEs and the broadened scope of deductible expenses. For business […]
Executive Summary Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has officially signed Decision No. 2736/QD-TTg (dated Dec 17, 2025), approving the implementation plan for the National Master Plan on the Development and Application of Nuclear Energy through 2030, with a vision to 2050. While the global conversation often focuses solely on nuclear power, this Decision takes […]
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has officially signed Decision No. 2711/QD-TTg, approving the National Strategy on Developing the Intellectual Workforce through 2030, with a vision toward 2045. For the international business community, this is a definitive policy statement: Vietnam is transitioning its comparative advantage from “low-cost labor” to “high-quality brainpower.” The Strategy explicitly identifies […]
