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Drawing insights from data law draft

By The Duc and Gia Han March 27, 2025 | 15:00

Following the issuance of the Data Law, which is set to take effect on July 1, the government has released several drafts on its implementation.

Sandbox for crypto assets in Vietnam: if not now, when?

By Dang Loc March 11, 2025 | 11:34

Vietnam has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic cryptocurrency markets.

Securities law reflects alignment efforts

By Hoan My and Dang Loc February 25, 2025 | 10:42

After four years of implementing the Law on Securities, regulatory updates have become necessary to close loopholes and tighten oversight, enhancing market integrity and transparency. Partner Dang Hoan My and associate Ngo Dang Loc of Indochine Counsel look at the details.

New law marks shift for electricity market

By Hoang Vu and Dac Hoang February 12, 2025 | 14:30

Last year the National Assembly issued the new Law on Electricity, which took effect from February 1. Pham Hoang Vu, associate and deputy head of project and infrastructure, and Pham Dac Hoang, junior associate of Indochine Counsel, outline key highlights of the law that could potentially transform Vietnam’s energy sector.

Indochine Counsel launches new corporate identity

By Nguyen Thu September 23, 2024 | 06:52

Indochine Counsel has announced the launch of its new corporate identity, marking an important milestone in the firm’s continuous growth and evolution.

Key developments for ID's at credit institutions

By Ngo Dang Loc and Vu Pham Huyen My April 24, 2024 | 16:30

Ngo Dang Loc, associate, and Vu Pham Huyen My, legal assistant at Indochine Counsel, have a look at the role of independent directors at credit institutions.

Virtual assets in Vietnam: a regulatory outlook

By Gia Han and Trung Nghia January 04, 2024 | 17:11

With the rapid development of digital technology, Vietnam has yet to officially acknowledge virtual assets.

Investors must be wary of the status of digital assets

By Quoc Vinh and Viet Tuan June 12, 2023 | 12:13

Vietnamese laws are currently silent on whether digital assets are lawful assets. Authorities express their own views on the legality of cryptocurrencies and their related transactions, while court judgments also differ, adding more obscurity to the status of cryptocurrencies.

Nuts and bolts of new personal data decree

By Quoc Vinh May 09, 2023 | 15:00

Last month the government in Vietnam finally issued Decree No.13/2023/ND-CP on personal data protection (PDP). The decree will take effect from July; however, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises as well as startups (excluding data processing companies) are optionally exempted for two years.

Cybersecurity legislation’s upgrade

By The Duc and Gia Han November 03, 2022 | 16:00

The issuance of a new decree is deemed an important piece to complete the puzzle in terms of data protection in Vietnam. Dang The Duc and Thai Gia Han from Indochine Counsel point out the major highlights while also noting where some confusion or overlap may remain.