05.2026 - VIETNAM’S NEW INVESTMENT REGIME: UNLOCKING FLEXIBILITY FOR INBOUND AND OUTBOUND INVESTMENT
Vietnam is steadily strengthening its role as an attractive destination for both inbound and outbound investment amid deepening global economic integration. In support of this trajectory, Vietnam has introduced key regulatory updates under Law No. 143/2025/QH15 on Investment, which came into force on 1 March 2026, along with Decree No. 96/2026/ND-CP elaborating some articles of the Law on Investment, effective from 31 March 2026. In parallel, Decree No. 103/2026 on outbound investment has also been enacted and come into effect since 3 April 2026.
Together, these changes represent a meaningful step toward creating a more modern, transparent, and investor-oriented legal framework. The updated regulations introduce a range of improvements designed to streamline processes for foreign investors operating in Vietnam, as well as for Vietnamese investors expanding overseas.
For more details, please refer to the Legal Update here provided by RHTLaw Vietnam.
