Vietnam: Contracts and Commercial Law

Vietnam's Decree No. 274/2026/NĐ-CP fundamentally transforms how business investment projects are procured by consolidating investor selection into a unified framework that integrates procurement with investment approval, land administration, and project implementation. This comprehensive reform shifts procurement from a standalone tender process to a continuous regulatory lifecycle where commitments made during investor selection become binding contractual obligations throughout project delivery.

Vietnam has fundamentally reformed its aviation regulatory framework through the 2025 Aviation Law, introducing express recognition of IDERA rights, streamlined deregistration procedures, and enhanced Cape Town Convention remedies. These changes strengthen creditor protections and align Vietnam more closely with international aircraft finance standards, reducing administrative barriers that previously complicated enforcement scenarios.

International manufacturers establishing production facilities in Vietnam face numerous legal, regulatory, customs, and structural challenges that are often overlooked during the planning phase. Drawing from over 25 years of experience advising multinational companies, this comprehensive guide identifies 20 critical mistakes—from misunderstanding origin rules and customs procedures to underestimating compliance requirements and documentation needs—and provides actionable strategies to avoid cost

Hintergrund: Warum Vietnam sein FDI-Anreizsystem ändert Vietnam hat ausländische Investoren traditionell durch sehr großzügige Steueranreize angezogen.

As in many jurisdictions, litigation in Vietnam is often considered a last resort for resolving disputes. Parties typically seek to avoid the court process, fearing potential disruptions to business relationships...

Vietnam's higher education system is at a pivotal stage of reform, with the government taking decisive steps to strengthen its policy and regulatory framework.

To materialize its goal of reaching the Emerging Market status by 2025, great efforts, including the conclusion of back-to-back-to-back Free Trade Agreements with powerful allies, issuance of new laws to promote the market.

This article discusses 04 investment structures commonly used in Vietnam to grant investors majority control and entitlement to the principal share of profits generated by the target company...

In Vietnam, there is no explicit general definition of ‘agency'. An agent is understood to be a type of commercial intermediary.