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.

On August 29, 2025, the Federal Circuit held that President Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in imposing broad tariffs, while leaving measures under Sections 232 and 301 unaffected.

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 12 June 2025, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 146/2025/ND-CP, marking a significant shift in licensing procedures for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in trading and retail. Effective from 1 July 2025, this two-year pilot program decentralizes authority from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) to provincial People’s Committees, enabling local authorities to directly assess and approve Trading Licenses and Retail Outlet Establishment Licenses.

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

In this edition, we highlight significant updates on the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) climate in various sectors.