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VIETNAM ACHIEVES RECORD-HIGH FDI IN FIVE YEARS, STRENGTHENING ITS POSITION AS A REGIONAL INVESTMENT HUB

Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached its highest level in five years, with total registered capital of USD 26.14 billion in the first eight months of 2025 — up 27.3% year-on-year. Realized FDI stood at USD 15.4 billion, an 8.8% increase. The manufacturing and processing sector attracted 59.2% of new inflows, followed by real estate […]

ASIA LEGAL PARTICIPATES IN THE 38TH LAWASIA CONFERENCE – CELEBRATING LEGAL EXCELLENCE AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION

From October 11 to 13, 2025, the 38th LAWASIA Conference will be holding in Vietnam, marking one of the region’s most anticipated legal events of the year. The conference brought together hundreds of leading legal practitioners and academics to discuss emerging trends, legal reforms, and cross-border cooperation in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Mr. Luu […]

VIETNAM ISSUES NEW STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

On 29 September 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc signed Decision No. 36/2025/QĐ-TTg, officially promulgating the Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification (VSIC) – the comprehensive framework for defining and categorizing economic activities in Vietnam. The Decision will take effect from 15 November 2025. 🔹 Purpose and SignificanceNational statistical activities;Building administrative registries, national databases, and sectoral […]

RESOLUTION NO. 05/2025/NQ-CP ON PILOT OF CRYPTO ASSETS MARKET IN VIETNAM

Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP on piloting the crypto assets market in Vietnam officially establishes a pilot framework for the offering, issuance, trading, and provision of services related to crypto assets in Vietnam. Key contents of the Resolution include: 1. Scope, subjects, and definitions – Scope of regulation: piloting the offering, issuance of crypto assets; organizing the trading […]