COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRY AND TRADE LEGAL FRAMEWORK 2025:A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS GROWTH

The year 2025 marks a series of significant changes in the legal regime governing the Industry and Trade sector, imposing higher compliance requirements on enterprises. This article provides an overall, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand overview of the current legal framework, enabling businesses to proactively adapt and minimize risks in their operations.

I. WHY INDUSTRY AND TRADE REGULATION IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY COMPLEX

The Industry and Trade sector is one of the pillars of Vietnam’s economy, directly governing production, distribution, and circulation of goods. In particular, it is subject to strict and multi-layered management because traded goods typically fall into regulated categories such as:

• Goods subject to restricted trading (alcohol, tobacco);

• Goods affecting energy security and national safety (petroleum products);

• Hazardous and highly flammable goods (LPG, LNG, CNG);

• Commercial infrastructure with a high level of socialization (markets, shopping centers, logistics facilities).

Entering 2025, enterprises in the Industry and Trade sector face:

• Rapid and profound legal changes;

• Multi-sector, multi-level licensing mechanisms;

• Intensified inspection and examination activities;

• Higher administrative penalties under new decrees.

Therefore, legal compliance management in the Industry and Trade sector is not merely a statutory obligation, but also a decisive factor for business safety, sustainability, and competitiveness.

COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRY AND TRADE LEGAL FRAMEWORK 2025:A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS GROWTH

II. THE CURRENT INDUSTRY AND TRADE LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Industry and Trade activities are governed by a robust legal system, covering five key areas:

1. Alcohol trading

• Decree No. 105/2017/ND-CP dated 14 September 2017 on alcohol trading;

• Decree No. 17/2020/ND-CP dated 5 February 2020 amending and supplementing certain provisions of decrees relating to investment and business conditions under the state management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

2. Tobacco trading

• Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP dated 27 June 2013 detailing certain articles and implementation measures of the Law on Prevention and Control of Harms of Tobacco regarding tobacco trading;

• Decree No. 106/2017/ND-CP dated 14 September 2017 amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP on tobacco trading;

• Decree No. 08/2018/ND-CP dated 15 January 2018 amending a number of decrees concerning investment and business conditions under the state management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

3. Gas trading (LPG – LNG – CNG)

• Decree No. 87/2018/ND-CP dated 15 June 2018 on gas trading.

4. Petroleum trading

• Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP dated 3 September 2014 on petroleum trading;

• Decree No. 95/2021/ND-CP dated 1 November 2021 amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP on petroleum trading;

• Decree No. 80/2023/ND-CP dated 17 November 2023 amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 95/2021/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP on petroleum trading.

5. Commercial infrastructure

• Decree No. 60/2024/ND-CP dated 5 June 2024 on development and management of markets;

• Relevant National Technical Regulations (QCVN) on logistics, commercial centers, and supermarkets.

Each sector has its own set of standards and conditions, including:

• Business conditions;

• Technical standards;

• Specific licensing systems;

• Fire prevention and fighting (FPF) requirements;

• Reporting obligations and dossier retention.

In the context of an increasingly complex Industry and Trade legal system and heightened compliance requirements, enterprises must not only keep abreast of new regulations, but also establish a structured and sustainable compliance strategy. This is the foundation for safe operations, risk prevention, and long-term competitive advantage.

With a team of specialized Industry and Trade lawyers and experts, and many years of experience in advising on business conditions, licensing systems, fire safety, environment, logistics, petroleum, gas, alcohol–tobacco trading, and commercial infrastructure, Vietlink Law Firm is ready to accompany enterprises with comprehensive – accurate – practical legal solutions.

We are committed to providing:

• Strategic advice tailored to each business model;

• End-to-end support from compliance review, licensing procedures, to working with competent authorities;

• Long-term partnership throughout the business operation process, helping enterprises stay proactive amid all regulatory changes.

Vietlink Law Firm – A solid legal foundation for sustainable development in the Industry and Trade sector.

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