MANAGING PARTNER
Minh Duong
Minh is the managing partner of Asia Counsel Vietnam and is admitted as a lawyer in both the New South Wales Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia, in addition to having more than 15 years of legal experience in Vietnam. Minh specializes in M&A, capital markets, banking and finance and corporate and commercial law. Minh is recognised in the Corporate M&A and Banking and Finance rankings for Vietnam by Chambers & Partners and IFLR100.
Minh is fluent in English and Vietnamese.
Publications
Vietnam Education Investment Guide – 2nd Edition
Vietnam’s education landscape is undergoing meaningful regulatory and policy reform, including a new legislative framework effective from 1 January 2026 and updated implementation guidance affecting foreign-invested institutions.
VIETNAM REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT GUIDE 2025
Over the past two decades, Vietnam’s real estate market has transformed dramatically, from the skylines of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to the coastal resorts of Danang. As Vietnam enters a new era of economic growth and legal reform, opportunities for both domestic and foreign investors are expanding across all asset classes.
Vietnam Aviation Practice Guide
We are pleased to introduce Asia Counsel’s Vietnam Aviation Practice Guide, providing a comprehensive overview of key regulatory approvals relevant to aircraft import and export in Vietnam’s rapidly growing aviation leasing and financing market.
Navigating Vietnam’s Fintech Future: Understanding Decree 94 & the New Sandbox
Vietnam’s fintech sector takes a major step forward with the issuance of Decree 94, introducing a regulatory sandbox for innovative banking solutions.
Investing in …2025: Vietnam Chapter
Asia Counsel is proud to have contributed to the Vietnam chapter of the "Investing In ...2025" guide by Chambers and Partners.
Lending into Vietnam: Asia Counsel Expert Legal Guide
We at Asia Counsel are excited to share our new publication: "Lending into Vietnam: Asia Counsel Expert Legal Guide"
EDUCATION INVESTMENT IN VIETNAM_UPDATED IN DECEMBER 2024
On 5 October 2024, Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP was issued, effective from 20 November 2024. Decree 124, amending and supplementing Decree 86, represents a significant policy shift, introducing more stringent and specific standards for foreign-invested educational institutions. Additionally, Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP, also effective from 20 November 2024, provides guidance for domestic institutions, including public schools, focusing on operational conditions and quality assurance.
EDUCATION INVESTMENT IN VIETNAM
We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest publication, "Education Investments in Vietnam". Vietnam is on a transformative journey to elevate its education system, aiming to rank among the top ten in Asia by 2030.
Joint report on Manufacturing in Vietnam
Asia Counsel and BW Industrial have released of our new joint report, providing a comprehensive overview of Vietnam's manufacturing sector.
