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Vietnam Legal Update: Introduction of the Electronic Real Estate Management System
As noted in Vietnam Legal & Investment Environment Update: January 2026, Vietnam’s legal and regulatory framework is undergoing a dramatic paradigm shift. Specifically, the long standing policy direction of the past decade—deregulation to attract foreign investment—is being replaced by a clear qualitative shift toward stricter management aimed at social and economic advancement and national security. This transition represents a fundamental change in Vietnam’s regulatory philosophy. The most emblematic manifestation of this shift is Decree No. 357/2025/ND CP, which came into effect on March 1, 2026, based on the comprehensive amendments to the 2024 Land Law and the 2023 Law on Real Estate Business (“Decree 357”). This article outlines the real estate information management mechanisms introduced under Decree 357, examines their impact...To read the full article, please see the PDF file
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In addition to seven years' experience in Vietnam, Taro also has experience in working as in-house counsel for a major trading company. He has strong expertise in cross-border M&A/joint ventures, real estate development, labor, compliance, crisis management deals, and international transactions. In recent years, the scope of his work has expanded to include Turkey and other Middle Eastern countries. He is also a member of the Agrifood Practice Team.