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In this edition, you can read about the new guidance on implementing the Law on Handling Administrative Violations. Besides, we provide other news and regulations that might interest you.

On 18 March 2025, the Government adopted and issued Decree No. 68/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 68”) amending Decree No. 118/2021/ND-CP dated 23 December 2021 (“Decree 118”) guiding the Law on Handling Administrative Violations. Decree 68 takes effect from 02 May 2025, introducing amendments, repealing several provisions of Decree 118 and replacing 9 attached forms.

The Law on E-Commerce is expected to be presented to the National Assembly in October 2025, with anticipated approval in May 2026. Once enacted, this law will significantly impact e-commerce platforms, businesses, and individual online sellers.

The workshop is the third event in the Arbitration - Mediation Symposium 2025 (AMS 2025), organized by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the University of Economics and Law, VNU HCM (UEL).

In this edition, you can read about new regulations on determining related-party transactions between enterprises and credit institutions to fight against transfer pricing. Besides, we provide other news and regulations that might interest you.

On 10 February 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 20/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 20”) amending Decree No. 132/2020/ND-CP dated 05 November 2020 guiding tax compliance for enterprises having related-party transactions. Decree 20 takes effect from 27 March 2025 and applies the tax year 2024.

ACSV Legal is honored to be the Silver Sponsor for HICAC2025 which is organized by the Society of Construction Law – Viet Nam and the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre.

On 11 February 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 265/QD-TTg approving the investment policy of Long Duc Industrial Park Phase 2 in Dong Nai Province (“Project”). It outlines the responsibilities of competent authorities and the Investor in implementing the Project.

Decree 19/2025/ND-CP elaborates on Article 36a of the Investment Law, as amended and supplemented in Law No. 57/2024/QH15, which introduces certain revisions to the Law on Planning, the Law on Investment, the Law on Public-Private Partnership Investment, and the Law on Bidding.

In December 2024, the Vietnamese government issued Plan No. 141/KH-BCĐTKNQ18 and related reports aimed at restructuring and streamlining its organizational apparatus.

On January 21, 2025, the Prime Minister of Vietnam issued Decision No. 202/QD-TTg, approving the general planning project for Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, until 2040. This decision establishes the long-term framework for urban development, economic growth, and infrastructure planning in Thu Duc City, a strategic area within Ho Chi Minh City.

The investment policy for the project on the construction and infrastructure business of HD Industrial Park in Hac Dich Ward, Phu My Town, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province marks a significant milestone in the development of industrial parks in the locality, contributing to economic growth, attracting investment, and enhancing urban infrastructure development.