Dilinh Legal Alert – Dec. 2025
In this Legal Alert, we provide a synopsis of the following recent tax-related legislation. LAW ON CORPORATE INCOME TAX 2025 NO. 67/2025/QH15, effective October 1, 2025, introduces comprehensive reforms to Vietnam’s corporate income tax regime, including updated rules for foreign enterprises, changes to taxable and tax-exempt income, clearer deductible expenses, revised tax rates, and modernized […]
Lexology’s Vietnam Employment Law 2025 edition
Our lawyers authored the Vietnam chapter of the recently published Lexology’s Employment Law 2025 edition. Please click the hyperlink below to view the content on Lexology’s website or download a PDF version of the chapter. VIEW CONTENT ON LEX DOWNLOAD PDF FILE
Dilinh Legal Alert – Nov. 2025
In this Legal Alert, we provide a synopsis of the following recent Vietnamese legislation. RESOLUTION NO. 05/2025/NQ-CP ON PILOTING THE CRYPTO ASSET MARKET IN VIETNAM Adopted by the Government on 9 September 2025 and effective from the same date, Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP (the “Resolution”) establishes a five-year pilot framework governing the offering, issuance, trading, and […]
Overview of Vietnam’s Law on Digital Technology Industry
The Law on Digital Technology Industry, numbered 71/2025/QH15 and commonly abbreviated as the DTIL, represents a landmark legislative achievement for Vietnam, having been formally adopted by the National Assembly on June 14, 2025. This comprehensive statute establishes a dedicated legal framework to foster the growth of the digital technology industry (DTI), alongside pivotal sectors such […]
Arbitrator Selection and Qualification at VIAC
Selecting qualified arbitrators is crucial for fair and efficient arbitral proceedings. Therefore, parties should take a strategic and informed approach to their selection. This article guides how to choose the most suitable arbitrators for proceedings administered by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC). Topics covered include: Arbitrator selection options at VIAC. Qualifications of an arbitrator. […]
Vietnamese Labor Law for the Tech Sector
This article outlines the areas of Vietnamese labor law that are of interest to employers in the tech sector. Topics covered include: Jurisdiction Gig Economy & Freelancers Intellectual Property (IP) Confidentiality & Restraint Agreements Overtime & Working Hours Please click the hyperlink below to download the English or Chinese version of the article in PDF […]
Vietnam’s New Data Protection Law
On June 26, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly passed the Law on Personal Data Protection No. 91/2025/QH15, effective January 1, 2026 (“PDPL”). The PDPL will replace Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on Personal Data Protection (PDPD). The PDPL establishes a more comprehensive and detailed framework for data protection, building on and expanding the provisions of PDPD. It introduces […]
Dilinh Legal Alert – Aug 2025
We want to notify you of the notable regulations taking effect in August 2025: Decree 219/2025/ND-CP regulating foreign workers working in Vietnam Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 219”), issued and effective on August 7, 2025, replaces Decrees 152/2020/ND-CP and 70/2023/ND-CP, and sets out regulations governing foreign workers in Vietnam. The new decree introduces significant changes concerning […]
Conducting VIAC Proceedings
This article provides an overview of the rules, procedures, and best practices for counsel and arbitrators in VIAC arbitrations governed by Vietnamese law, drawing on our practical experience, published VIAC materials, and relevant law. Please click the hyperlink below to download the article in PDF format. DOWNLOAD
VIAC Arbitration vs. Court Litigation: Comprehensive Insights
When a commercial dispute cannot be resolved amicably, the parties often turn to the courts or arbitration to reach a final resolution. The preferred arbitral institution in Vietnam is the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC). This article aims to provide a clearer understanding of the pros and cons of both VIAC arbitration and litigation through […]