On 26 August 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 232/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 232”), amending Decree No. 24/2012/ND-CP dated 3 April 2012 (“Decree 24”) on the management of gold business. Decree 232 came into effect on 10 October 2025 and introduces significant changes to the regulatory framework for gold production and trading.

The National Assembly has enacted Law No. 78/2025/QH15, amending the Law on Quality of Products and Goods, and Law No. 70/2025/QH15, amending the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations. These legislative instruments are intended to modernize the quality management regime, strengthen compliance obligations for business entities, and enhance consumer protection in the context of rapid market expansion and the growing prominence of e-commerce. The new provisions will take effect from 1 January 2026.

Vietnamese authorities have recently taken enforcement action against VNG Corporation, the operator of the Zalo platform, and TikTok for violations relating to the collection and use of users’ personal data. The sanctions were imposed by the National Competition Commission under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, pursuant to the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights and related implementing regulations. This case reflects a broader regulatory trend in Vietnam toward stricter supervision of digital platforms whose business models rely heavily on large-scale data collection and monetisation.

On 14 October 2025, the Government promulgated Decree No. 268/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 268”) to implement several provisions of the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation concerning innovation programs and activities, science and technology enterprises, and start-up individuals and enterprises. Decree 268 came into force on the date of its issuance and replaced Decree No. 13/2019/ND-CP dated 1 February 2019. The following highlights some of the principal features of Decree 268.

Zalo — Vietnam’s dominant messaging platform — is facing intense legal scrutiny and public backlash after rolling out its controversial updated terms of service, which experts and regulators argue may violate three key Vietnamese laws: the Law on Protection of Personal Data, the Law on Consumer Protection, and the Competition Law.

As the cornerstone of data protection law in the European Union, the GDPR sets out extensive obligations for organisations processing personal data. The UK GDPR, adopted post-Brexit, retains substantially equivalent provisions, ensuring continuity while reflecting the UK’s autonomous regulatory system.

On 6 November 2025, the Government promulgated Decree No. 291/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 291”), which amends Decree No. 103/2024/ND-CP dated 30 July 2024 on land use fees and land rentals (“Decree 103”) and Decree No. 104/2024/ND-CP dated 31 July 2024 on the land development fund. Decree 291 took effect immediately on the date of issuance and introduces several notable revisions as follows.

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.