Financial mechanisms further clarified for public-private partnership ventures

Financial mechanisms further clarified for public-private partnership ventures

Two legal instruments crucial for guiding the execution of public-private partnership projects in Vietnam came into force in March, bringing about new hopes for investors after years of waiting.
Bold new approach for digital banking 

Bold new approach for digital banking 

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) in late 2020 issued Circular No.16/2020/TT-NHNN amending Circular No.23/2014/TT-NHNN guiding the opening and use of payment accounts at payment service providers, which is one of the prominent legal documents issued to promote the transformation and development of cashless payments. 
New guidance on legal approval process

New guidance on legal approval process

With the effect of the Law on Investment 2020, the Ministry of Planning and Investment issued Official Letter No.8909/BKHDT-PC at the very end of last year, providing guidance on implementation of investment procedures.
Shaking up corporate bond issuance

Shaking up corporate bond issuance

Vietnam has issued new rules on corporate bonds which are expected to make positive changes in the market.
The ins and outs of M&A in insurance

The ins and outs of M&A in insurance

The Vietnamese insurance market is heating up with many high-value mergers and acquisitions deals taking place over the last two years. Many others are being negotiated, promising a vibrant insurance market.
Changing the PPP game

Changing the PPP game

The long-awaited draft Law on Public-Private Partnerships is being completed with some issues of special attention among international and domestic private ventures being revised in order to increase bankability and to help reduce public debt.
Crafting a workable PPP law in 2020

Crafting a workable PPP law in 2020

As Vietnam prepares to enter a new development period in 2021 amid global economic changes and the widespread influence of Industry 4.0 and free trade agreements, the country is seeking to increase its appeal to private investors so that it can access mor
Finding a way for sustainable FDI attraction

Finding a way for sustainable FDI attraction

Amid rapid global changes, Vietnam is urged to take actions to increase the quality of investment flows. LNT & Partners, ALB Thomson Reuters Vietnam Law Firm of the Year 2019, analyses the important factors for the country to attract sustainable investment.
Building the mechanism for sturdy FDI efficiency

Building the mechanism for sturdy FDI efficiency

With significant contributions of foreign investment to Vietnam’s social-economic development over the past 30 years, Vietnam is working to increase its quality and efficiency for future attraction. Le Net from LNT & Partners and Nguyen Hung Quang from NHQuang & Associates delve into the last three decades and also look at the importance of new orientations for future investment prospects.
Pros of sandbox regulation for fintech

Pros of sandbox regulation for fintech

With the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the application of digital technologies for providing financial services has become the key driver in promoting financial inclusion. However, the industry’s growth will not only depend on investmen
Promoting cross-border BOT partners

Promoting cross-border BOT partners

While build-operate-transfer transport projects are proving a moderate success, considerable controversies continue to revolve around them.
The push for PPP projects in health

The push for PPP projects in health 1

Despite some growing interest, private investment in Vietnamese healthcare ventures remains low, with calls to supplement incentives for new projects in order to attract more funding...
Wind power barriers need removing

Wind power barriers need removing

Vietnam’s latest and most comprehensive regulation on wind power development is expected to leave much room for improvement.