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After nearly four decades of opening up to attract foreign investment, Vietnam is entering an important transition period in its economic development strategy. The Politburo's promulgation of Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on foreign-invested economic development is considered a milestone showing new thinking in attracting investment, aiming at quality, efficiency and added value instead of focusing only on the size of capital.
From July 20-24, 2026, Managing Partner Nguyen Van Phuc and Senior Associate Pham Thanh Huy represented HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P") to attend the Singapore Data Festival 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The event, co-organised by the Personal Data Protection Commission of Singapore ("PDPC Singapore") and the Information Communications Development Authority of Singapore ("IMDA"), brought together more than 2,000 leaders, experts and practitioners in the field of data and artificial intelligence to discuss how data is shared, managing and exploiting value in the digital economy.
HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P") is pleased to announce the official launch of the new version of its website at www.hmplaw.vn from July 15, 2026. This is not just a refresh of the interface, but a comprehensive upgrade of user experience and content structure, in order to better meet the increasingly diverse needs of domestic and international clients, and at the same time affirm the image of a modern commercial law firm operating in accordance with international standards.
People are always the most important foundation for the quality of HM&P's legal services. In the process of building and forming a Vietnamese commercial law firm according to international standards, HM&P is constantly looking for and developing a team of lawyers with solid expertise, superior thinking, high sense of responsibility and commitment to pursue the highest professional standards.
Ho Chi Minh City, 01st July 2026 – HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Pham Thanh Huy as Senior Associate, effective 01st July 2026.
On 04/06/2026, HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P") welcomed a delegation of students from the Institute of International Education – Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (“ULAW”) to visit the office and participate in the practical training program. This is an activity in the connection program between the ULAW and businesses to create conditions for students to access the practical legal practice environment, and at the same time learn about career orientation in the legal field.
On the morning of June 12, 2026, representatives of HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P"), Managing Partner Nguyen Van Phuc and associates, attended the Venture Forum 2026 event held at Vinpearl Landmark 81, Ho Chi Minh City. The forum is initiated and organized annually by VinVentures, with this year's theme "Vietnam's M&A Moment – The Unseen Dynamics", focusing on key issues related to M&A, private capital, technology investment and capital flow trends in the region.
On June 5, 2026, HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P") was pleased to welcome the delegation of the Quang Ngai entrepreneurs club in Ho Chi Minh City to visit the office and learn about HM&P's activities through the exchange and connection program between entrepreneurs, enterprises and professional service units operating in Ho Chi Minh City.
The development of ride-hailing applications has led to many drivers installing cameras on their cars to ensure safety and prevent disputes; however, the fact that photos and videos of passengers are posted on social networks to comment, "expose" or attack personally has also given rise to many debates about privacy image rights and personal data protection responsibilities ("PDP"). In a direct interview with The Saigon Times, Associate Pham Thanh Huy, representing HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P"), shared about the legal regulations related to the recording of passengers on technology vehicles, limiting the use of data from cameras and important notes for both drivers and service users in the context of the Law on PDP 2025 officially taking effect.
Personal data is becoming the core asset of businesses, personal data protection ("PDP”) is not only a legal compliance requirement but also a foundation for ensuring reputation and sustainable development. Legal risks can arise at all stages of data processing: from collection, storage, use to information sharing. And it often stems from daily operations if the business or its human resources lack awareness or have not built an appropriate governance mechanism. With an in-depth practical orientation, easy to apply and suitable for each client's operating model, HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P") develops a PDP training program to support the management team and related personnel of the enterprise to understand legal obligations, improve risk control capacity and gradually form a compliance culture throughout the enterprise.
Small and medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs") are becoming one of the important forces driving economic growth in Vietnam. However, in parallel with the process of expanding operations, these businesses also face many increasingly complex legal requirements, from internal governance, regulatory compliance to risk control in transactions and operations. Practice shows that many SMEs have not yet built a methodical legal system, leading to potential risks that can directly affect business activities and long-term development strategies. Stemming from the above need, HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P") officially established dedicated legal services division for SMEs, directly in charge of Associate Pham Thanh Huy, with the support of HM&P's team of highly specialized lawyers.
In recent years, the business model in Vietnam is changing very quickly under the impact of e-commerce, social networks and cross-platform business trends. From traditional small stores, many business households have now expanded significantly, selling nationwide, operating a collaborator system, livestreaming, online advertising and generating large revenues through digital platforms. However, business growth is in many cases faster than internal management, especially financial and tax management.
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