Forvis Mazars Vietnam drives policy dialogue and strengthens Vietnam – Europe legal cooperation
21 May 2026
On 21 May 2026, Mr. Minh Nguyen, Chairman and Partner in charge of Advisory Services at Forvis Mazars Vietnam, and Vice Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), led the EuroCham delegation in an official working session with Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tu, Deputy Minister of Justice.
Vietnam enters a "New era" with landmark institutional resolutions
At the meeting, Deputy Minister of Justice, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tu provided a comprehensive overview of Vietnam's sweeping institutional reform agenda. From late 2024 to early 2026, the 13th Politburo issued a series of strategic resolutions targeting breakthrough reforms in institutional development, science and technology, the private sector, and human development. Key resolutions include:
- Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW (2024) on breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation
- Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW (2025) on international integration in the new context
- Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW (2025) on reforming the development and enforcement of laws to meet the country's development requirements in the new era
- Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW (2025) on private sector development
These policy foundations are critical reference points for the business community, including clients of Forvis Mazars Vietnam, as they shape investment strategies and compliance frameworks in the period ahead.
Picture: Mr. Minh Nguyen in discussion with Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tu, Deputy Minister of Justice
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tu further noted that the Ministry of Justice has been entrusted with the role of Standing Agency of the Central Steering Committee on Institutional and Legal Reform, chaired by the General Secretary, with the Prime Minister and the Chairman of the National Assembly serving as Deputy Chairs. The Ministry's key priorities include: advising on the implementation of Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW; streamlining and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions; accelerating digital transformation to facilitate business operations; and conducting a comprehensive review of the entire system of legal normative documents nationwide to propose systemic solutions.
These are encouraging signals of the Vietnamese Government's strong commitment to building a more transparent, predictable, and business-friendly legal environment for investment and enterprise.
Vietnam - EU legal cooperation: A strategic partnership reaffirmed
During the working session, both sides engaged in candid discussions on several issues of deep concern to the European business community, and areas in which Forvis Mazars Vietnam regularly provides advisory support to its clients:
- Enhancing inter-agency connectivity, digitalisation, and transparency across ministries and agencies to minimise administrative compliance costs for businesses
- Developing a concrete roadmap to genuinely review, reduce, and simplify overlapping business conditions, particularly sub-licensing requirements embedded in sector-specific circulars
- Improving the effectiveness of the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Vietnam
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tu reaffirmed that Vietnam places great importance on international cooperation in the legal and judicial fields, particularly with EU member states, whose legal systems and technological advancement are among the most developed in the world. Through professional exchanges, both sides can share expertise and collectively contribute to the advancement of each country's legal framework.
Picture: Mr. Minh Nguyen and the EuroCham delegation meeting with Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tu, Deputy Minister of Justice
Perspective from Forvis Mazars Vietnam
Representing both Forvis Mazars Vietnam and EuroCham, Mr. Minh Nguyen expressed the strong enthusiasm of the European business and investment community toward Vietnam's bold strides across multiple sectors. He noted that these institutional and technological breakthroughs serve as the key to unlocking a new wave of high-quality investment, particularly in sectors where European players hold a competitive edge and that Vietnam is actively prioritising, including infrastructure, transportation, oil and gas, and renewable energy, notably offshore wind.
"European investors are tremendously excited about Vietnam's new strategic directions. From the perspective of a global advisory firm, Forvis Mazars looks forward to establishing a joint action programme and substantive cooperative initiatives with the Ministry of Justice going forward. The combination of our global network's practical expertise and the Ministry's reform-driven vision will generate meaningful contributions to driving shared economic growth."
- Mr. Minh Nguyen -
Forvis Mazars Vietnam is proud to stand alongside the business community throughout this transformative reform journey, not only through specialised advisory services in tax, legal, and business consulting, but also through active engagement in policy dialogue, helping to build a transparent, stable, and sustainably thriving investment environment in Vietnam.
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