On July 1, 2025, Vietnam took a decisive step toward reshaping not just its domestic judiciary, but potentially its role in global dispute resolution. The Vietnam court system reform introduced legal mechanisms that allow for the formation of international style specialized courts.
While less visible than the structural overhaul of district and high courts, this new power may be the most transformative part of the reform for foreign legal professionals.
This snapshot explores what changed, why it matters, and how Vietnam may be laying the groundwork for a future international commercial court.
