The National Assembly amended the 2015 Penal Code and introduced corporate criminal liability for certain violations and commercial bribery.

Addressing corruption before it can occur has now become virtually a necessity.

Preventing insider trading is a challenge in many securities markets – particularly, perhaps, in new markets. Vietnam is no exception. There is already some evidence of insider trading, although the extent is not yet known. It is important in the early development of the market for there to be a firm government policy against insider trading and a clear willingness to intervene in case it is suspected