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
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
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
Drafting Effective Arbitration Clauses for VIAC Proceedings
To resolve a commercial dispute through arbitration, the parties must mutually agree, typically expressed through an arbitration clause in their contract(s). This article guides drafting arbitration clauses that enable parties to initiate proceedings at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), the
Key Labor Regulations Impacting Vietnam’s Manufacturing Sector
This article outlines the areas of Vietnamese labor law that are of interest to employers operating manufacturing facilities. On August 12, 2025, we updated the article in light of the recently enacted law regarding foreign workers, among other changes. Topics covered