The Da Nang Free Trade Zone has been established with special preferential mechanisms, streamlined administrative procedures, and a dedicated management structure. DB Legal is pleased to present an overview of the investment incentive policies as stipulated in Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15, dated June 26, 2024.

On August 7, 2025, the Government issued Decree 219/2025/NĐ-CP, regulating foreign employees working in Vietnam. This decree introduces several new points compared to previous regulations (Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP and Decree 70/2023/NĐ-CP) to create more favorable conditions for foreign workers. Among the most significant changes is the expansion of the list of...

The Government's Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP has long served as the core legal foundation for managing and attracting foreign labor in Vietnam. However, after more than four years of implementation, many businesses reported that administrative procedures remained complex and that the definitions for "expert" and "manager" were not entirely clear, creating obstacles...

On June 27, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Resolution No. 222/2025/QH15, a landmark legal document that lays the groundwork for the establishment of an International Financial Center (IFC) in Vietnam. Effective from September 1, 2025, this Resolution provides a comprehensive framework to position Vietnam as a competitive and...

The explosive growth of the digital economy is transforming Vietnam into an attractive investment destination for the cloud computing services sector. However, alongside opportunity comes an increasingly stringent legal framework. This article by DB Legal provides an in-depth analysis of the key legal aspects, from market entry regulations and licensing...

On August 8, 2025, the Government officially issued Decree No. 221/2025/ND-CP, which regulates temporary visa exemptions for special categories of foreign nationals. This is considered a significant step forward in the effort to improve the investment climate and attract high-quality human resources, serving the country's socio-economic development goals.

The agreement on nationality selection for a child with foreign elements is a crucial legal procedure, reflecting the intersection of international law and Vietnamese regulations. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the mechanism for nationality selection agreements for children under the Law on Nationality of Vietnam. It clarifies the...

With the enactment of the Law on Telecommunications No. 24/2023/QH15, which came into effect on July 1, 2024, Vietnam has established a robust legal framework with clear definitions and regulations to govern the nation's burgeoning data center industry. This new legislation creates a stable and transparent environment for growth. This...

Vietnam has taken a landmark step in data privacy with the official passing of the Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 91/2025/QH15) by the 15th National Assembly on June 26, 2025. Set to take effect on January 1, 2026, this comprehensive legislation establishes an entirely new legal framework, superseding...

Effective from July 1, 2025, the process for obtaining a work permit for foreign employees in Vietnam has officially entered a new phase with several landmark changes. With the strong decentralization of authority to provincial-level governments and the application of a one-stop-shop mechanism, enterprises and foreign employees must promptly update...