The Ministry of Finance is currently seeking public comments on the Draft Law on Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Amended). The Draft Law is expected to replace the Law on Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 2017, as several regulations under the current law have revealed shortcomings and challenges in practice that hinder the effectiveness of support measures for enterprises.

Officially taking effect from July 01, 2026, Circular 08 sets out specific guidelines for electronic labor contracts (e-labor contract) - a method of contract execution that offers significant benefits to both employers and employees, such as greater flexibility regarding time and location; efficiency in terms of time, costs, and human resources; and enhanced information security.

On April 6, 2026, the Government issued Decree 134/2026/ND-CP, which amends and supplements a number of articles of Decree 17/2023/ND-CP providing details for some articles and implementation measures of the Law on Intellectual Property regarding copyright and related rights (Decree 134). Taking effect on April 9, 2026, Decree 134 has several notable provisions on the protection of copyright and related rights in cases involving artificial intelligence (AI) systems that enterprises should pay attention to.

Currently, the Ministry of Public Security is leading the drafting of a Decree on administrative sanctions for violations in the fields of cybersecurity and personal data protection. The Draft Decree has been developed amid increasing cybersecurity risks, incidents, attacks, and personal data infringements in Viet Nam. This article analyses some significant contents to be noted.

On March 31, 2026, the Government issued Decree 96/2026/ND-CP providing details and guidelines for implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Investment (Decree 96), effective from the date of issuance, replacing Decree 31/2021/ND-CP. This Decree introduces and refines numerous provisions, offering greater procedural flexibility for investment activities while also clarifying market access conditions and targeted investment incentive policies. Some key changes under Decree 96 that investors should be aware of when implementing investment activities in Viet Nam are analyzed in this article.

On March 31, 2026, the Government issued Decree 102/2026/ND-CP (Decree 102) amending and supplementing a number of provisions of Decree 75/2019/ND-CP on administrative sanctions against violations in the field of competition. Specific analyses of this Decree's key highlights that enterprises should take into account are presented in this article.