On September 22, 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam (“SBV”) introduced Circular No. 27/2025/TT-NHNN, a pivotal regulatory instrument providing detailed guidance for the implementation of Vietnam’s Law on Anti-Money Laundering (AML). The Circular will take effect on November 1, 2025, marking a significant enhancement in Vietnam’s framework for financial transparency and risk management in line […]
On 17 September 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng signed Decision No. 2074/QĐ-TTg, thereby approving a scheme to build a National Enterprise Database (the “Database”) covering all economic segments—state-owned, non-state, and foreign-invested enterprises. The Scheme is intended to serve both governance objectives and improvements to business support services, including transparency, monitoring, and facilitating investment, […]
On 12 September 2025, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính signed Decision No. 2014/QD-TTg, hereby approving a comprehensive plan intended to elevate Vietnam’s stock market into a major channel for medium- and long-term capital mobilisation. The Decision sets out reforms to complete market mechanisms under State management, deepen international integration, and improve market infrastructure and legal […]
On 15 September 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree 245/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 245”) introducing significant reforms to Vietnam’s securities market. These reforms are aimed at (i) enhancing foreign investor participation, (ii) streamlining regulatory procedures, and (iii) accelerating Vietnam’s anticipated upgrade to “emerging market” status. Decree 245 revises the criteria for foreign investors to qualify as […]
On 26 August 2025, the Ministry of Finance issued Decision No. 2915/QĐ-BTC, which will take effect from 15 September 2025, introducing amendments and abolishment of several administrative procedures under its management to support innovative startup investment funds. This regulatory reform is a clear signal from the Vietnamese Government of its commitment to reducing administrative burdens […]
