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In brief

2022 was undoubtedly an active period for Vietnam’s regulatory landscape and the year has drawn to a close with a long progression of new regulations and important legal updates. As demonstrated by recent announcements and upcoming regulatory enactments, this pace of notable legal developments shows no sign of slowing down in 2023.

This legal guide provides a summary of various highlighted issues and notable updates from Vietnam’s legal environment over the course of 2022, as well as commentary on some of the crucial regulations and legal developments to be implemented in 2023 and beyond.


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Enterprises should review these regulations carefully to prepare for full compliance in the upcoming period.

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Thuy Hang Nguyen is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Ho Chi Minh City office and the head of the Employment and Labor, and Compliance and Investigations practices in Vietnam.
Her diverse working experience, broad knowledge in various areas of law, and business management qualifications allows her to provide clients with practical and commercially savvy legal advice, and to create effective, strategic and innovative solutions for her clients to navigate around the ever-changing legal landscape of Vietnam.
As head of Baker McKenzie Vietnam’s Employment and Labor practice, Hang is in charge of developing and providing strategy for the practice, training and coaching team members and coordinating the global and regional employment practices when related to Vietnam. She is a member of the Steering Committees for the Firm's JAO and Asia Pacific Employment Practice Groups, and the Global Immigration and Mobility Group. Hang is also a leading authority and frequent speaker on employment and labor law in Vietnam and the Asia Pacific region.

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Trung started his career in 2000 as an adviser on foreign investment in Vietnam. His expertise covers a broad range of practices, including corporate, foreign direct investment, labor and employment.
Since joining Baker McKenzie, Trung has specialized in labor and employment law. He has been extensively involved in numerous areas, including employment, labor, compensation and immigration.
Trung has vast experience working on equity award plans for employees. He is the main contact point for Baker McKenzie in Vietnam on this matter.
Trung has also been involved in various development projects sponsored by foreign NGOs and international organizations, which means he has extensive knowledge and insight in both the private and public sectors, as well as regulatory and development issues.

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Hoang Anh Nguyen is a Senior Associate in Baker McKenzie, Ho Chi Minh City office.