FLAT Legal Journal
Investment incentives are not reserved for brand-new projects. Under Article 17 of the 2025 Investment Law and Article 21 of Decree 96/2026/ND-CP, expansion projects also qualify for special…
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From 1 March 2026, every investment project transfer in Vietnam is governed by Article 34 of the 2025 Investment Law (Law 143/2025/QH15) and Decree 96/2026/ND-CP (effective 31 March…
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From 15 September 2026, Decree 303/2026/ND-CP (issued 1 August 2026) takes effect, amending Decree 32/2024/ND-CP on the development and management of industrial clusters. This is the most significant…
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Tendering for the selection of investors to implement land-using projects is one of the most important competitive procedures in Vietnam’s investment and real estate sector. From 21 August…
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The deposit (escrow) securing project implementation is a financial obligation many investors must fulfil when implementing land-using projects or projects subject to schedule guarantees. In 2026, the deposit…
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Vietnam’s decision to establish an international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang marks a strategic move to attract global capital flows. The legal framework…
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In 2026, Vietnam’s legal framework for industrial parks (IPs) and industrial clusters has seen several notable developments. At the same time, imprecise terminology circulates widely in the market…
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In 2026, Vietnam’s investment legal framework entered a new phase as the Law on Investment 143/2025/QH15 took effect on 1 March 2026, replacing the Law on Investment 61/2020/QH14.…
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“Does my project require national defense and security screening?” Vietnam’s 2025 Investment Law (Law 143/2025/QH15, effective 01/03/2026) answers: not every project. National defense and security (NDS) factors are…
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An FDI project stalls on site clearance, a zoning plan changes mid-way, or a state agency sits on paperwork — where does the investor turn? Vietnam’s 2025 Investment…
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