Vietnam is implementing a significant regulatory change aimed at streamlining its investment landscape. Under Resolution No. 66.17/2026/NQ-CP, the government will officially reduce the number of conditional business lines from 198 to 142 sectors, effective from July 1, 2026. This legislative update, widely discussed under the topic "Vietnam Cuts Conditional Business Lines," represents an ongoing effort to cut administrative burdens for enterprises operating across the country

Vietnam is entering a new phase of labor administration digitalization. With the issuance of Circular 08/2026/TT-BNV and the implementation of Decree 337/2025/ND-CP, the country is establishing a comprehensive legal framework governing electronic labor contracts, identity verification, contract authentication, and centralized labor contract management. The new framework is expected to significantly impact how businesses recruit, onboard, manage, and document employment relati

Electronic Labor Contracts in Vietnam are becoming increasingly common as employers modernize HR operations, adopt remote onboarding, and reduce paper-based administration. For companies managing employees across multiple provinces or business locations, electronic contracts can make recruitment faster, more consistent, and easier to control. However, legal recognition does not mean employers can treat electronic labor contracts casually. The real issue is not only whether th

In Vietnam, accounting documentation is not just an administrative requirement. For many businesses, especially foreign-invested companies, it is the evidence base that supports tax declarations, deductible expenses, financial reporting, internal approvals, and regulatory compliance. A company may have real transactions, valid business activities, and proper commercial intent. However, if the supporting documents are incomplete, inconsistent, or poorly stored, those transacti

Vietnam’s legal documentation system is entering a new phase. The Vietnam revised notarization law, introduced under the 2024 Law on Notarization, modernizes how notarized documents are prepared, verified, stored, and used in legal and commercial transactions. The 2024 Law on Notarization was passed on November 26, 2024 and took effect on July 1, 2025. The new regulatory framework introduces several important changes for businesses, investors, notaries, and individuals, inclu

Vietnam’s intellectual property environment is entering a more sensitive phase in 2026. After the United States Trade Representative identified Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country in its 2026 Special 301 Report, IP protection is no longer only a legal housekeeping issue for foreign businesses. It has become a market-entry, supply-chain, brand protection, and enforcement risk that companies should review before expanding or operating further in Vietnam. For foreign investors