The establishment of a Vietnam International Financial Centre (IFC) is a key policy initiative that has garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally. Amidst increasingly deep global economic integration and the strong shift in international capital flows, Vietnam, with its strategic geographical position and dynamically developing economy, is presented with a golden opportunity to position itself on the global financial map. This article will provide a detailed analysis of the current legal framework governing International Financial Centre in Vietnam. 

Recently, the Singapore Court of Appeal issued its judgment in Vietnam Oil and Gas Group with Power Machines [2025] - SGCA 50, concluding the dispute between Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam - PVN) and Joint Stock Company Power Machines – ZTL, LMZ, Electrosila Energomachexport (PM). This marks one of the disputes involving a Vietnamese element concerning an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contract that has been adjudicated within the Singapore judicial system. 

Vietnam is in the midst of one of the most significant judicial reforms in decades, aimed at enhancing modernization, transparency, and efficiency. At the core of these reforms are three pillars: the restructuring of the court system, the establishment of e-Courts, and the gradual adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in judicial activities. Together, these developments address both the domestic need for more effective dispute resolution and Vietnam’s alignment with international standards of justice in the digital era.

Với những thay đổi lớn về chính sách và chiến lược phát triển quốc gia, Việt Nam kỳ vọng sẽ thu hút thêm nhiều chuyên gia tay nghề cao, nhà đầu tư, nhà khoa học và chuyên gia thông qua các cải cách pháp luật sâu rộng.  

To attract more highly skilled professionals, investors, scientists, and experts, Vietnam introduced major changes in national policy and development strategy through extensive legal reforms.

On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (USCIT) in New York ruled that President Trump lacked the authority under IEEPA to impose broad tariffs based on trade deficits.

Ho Chi Minh City issued Decision No. 26/2025/QĐ-UBND banning short-term rental activities under the Airbnb model.

On 24 May 2023, the Government issued Decision No. 568/QD-TTg approving the national strategy for tobacco harm prevention by 2030, target to reduce the rates of tobacco use, and second-hand smoke, decrease diseases and deaths caused by tobacco products

Ngày 24/5/2023, Chính phủ ban hành Quyết định số 568/QĐ-TTg phê duyệt chiến lược quốc gia về phòng, chống tác hại cùa thuốc lá đến năm 2030, với mục tiêu giảm tỉ lệ sử dụng thuốc lá, tỉ lệ tiếp xúc thụ động với khói thuốc la nhằm giảm bệnh tật và tử vong do sử dụng các sản phẩm thuốc lá gây ra