Vietnam: Operational license requirement in Law on E-commerce (Law No. 122/2025/QH15)
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Law on E-commerce (Law No. 122/2025/QH15) including operational license requirement enters into force
On 1 July 2026, the Law on E-commerce (Law No. 122/2025/QH15) enters into force. The licensing conditions and obligations apply to organisations that provide electronic contract authentication services. The Law sets conditions to be met for organisa…
Law on E-commerce, including operational license requirement was adopted by National Assembly
On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Law on E-commerce, including an operational license requirement. The licensing conditions apply to organisations providing electronic contract authentication services. Providers must meet truste…
Ministry of Industry and Trade closed consultation on proposal for developing E-commerce Law including operational license requirement
On 9 April 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade closed the consultation on the draft Law on E-Commerce. The proposal outlines obligations for digital platforms, e-commerce operations, service providers, electronic contracts, and the promotion of…
Ministry of Industry and Trade opened consultation on proposal for developing E-commerce Law including operational license requirement
On 17 January 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade opened a consultation on a draft Law on E-Commerce. The proposal outlines obligations for digital platforms, e-commerce operations, service providers, electronic contracts, and the promotion of …