Vietnam Tightens Investment Policy Approval Under 2026 Law
Vietnam's new Law on Investment, effective March 2026, mandates investment policy approval for 20 project categories, including those involving significant land use changes, resettlement, and national security. Approval authority is vested in the National Assembly, Prime Minister, and provincial bodies.
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