Foundation set by airport master plan

Foundation set by airport master plan

Vietnam is working on a master plan to broaden the development of its airport network by 2030, with a vision towards 2050
New PPP rules to drive development

New PPP rules to drive development

Vietnam’s road infrastructure development is expected to benefit most from the new Law on Public-Private Partnership Investment when it comes into force from early 2021. Vaibhav Saxena and Tu Hue Anh from Vietnam International Law Firm analyse how the new rules can drive investment in this segment in the time to come.
Delving into specifics of amended business laws

Delving into specifics of amended business laws

Businesses and investors are expected to access new positive changes when the amended Law on Investment and the amended Law on Enterprises take effect from January 1 next year.
Invigorating investors with PPP draft

Invigorating investors with PPP draft

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has released the latest draft Law on Public-Private Partnerships in a move to make a fresh shift towards a specific and consolidated framework for bankable projects.
Groundwork laid for high-flying aviation

Groundwork laid for high-flying aviation

With a number of notable changes taking effect this year, Vietnam is expected to see a big step in the development of its civil aviation industry. Vaibhav Saxena and Nguyen Hoang Anh Linh, lawyers at Vietnam International Law Firm, analyse the potential market developments on the back of new positive rules.
Mega 2019 deals set stage for intriguing M&A scene this year

Mega 2019 deals set stage for intriguing M&A scene this year

M&A activity was a spotlight in Vietnam’s foreign investment picture in 2019, and is expected to further increase over the next decade.
New amendments with high impacts

New amendments with high impacts

The Ministry of Planning and Investment last week published the latest draft laws on amendments to both the Law on Investment and the Law on Enterprises, which feature significant changes. Vaibhav Saxena, lawyer at Vietnam International Law Firm, delves into how the new amendments will make an impacts on investors.  
Modern agri incentives now required

Modern agri incentives now required

In spite of the Vietnamese government’s ongoing efforts, foreign investment in the agriculture sector remains modest. Vaibhav Saxena, lawyer at Vietnam International Law Firm, outlines the reasons and discusses how the sector can learn from successful models to improve the situation.
Draft amendments in bid to aid investment

Draft amendments in bid to aid investment

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed the latest draft law on amending the Law on Investment and the Law on Enterprises in a move to further advance the investment environment. Dang Duong Anh and Tran Thi Ha Phuong from Vietnam International Law Firm delve into how the new changes may impact business and funding activities in Vietnam.  
Decree 37 brings local and central planning closer to dispel administrative bottleneck

Decree 37 brings local and central planning closer to dispel administrative bottleneck

After around one month of issuance, businesses remain concerned about the possible impacts of a new decree guiding the implementation of the Law on Planning on their future business strategies. Vaibhav Saxena, lawyer at Vietnam International Law Firm, delves into how the new decree contributes to solving the congestion and stagnation of hundreds of projects, as well as removing problems in production and business activities of many sectors.
The Model PPA shall be applied compulsorily

The Model PPA shall be applied compulsorily

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s (MoIT) Circular No.02/2019/TT-BCT, which took effect in late February 2019, provides a revised model power purchase agreement applicable to grid-connected wind power projects in Vietnam.