By Hoa Dinh ( October 21, 2026, 04:40 GMT | Insight) -- Vietnamese lawmakers have called for an effects-based approach to proposed competition rules targeting abuses of market dominance, warning against overly broad prohibitions that could interfere with legitimate business activities. During a National Assembly debate, lawmakers also sought clearer safeguards for digital platforms, including consideration of data privacy and cybersecurity justifications for their conduct. Separately, a senior lawmaker questioned a proposal to extend the limitation period for administrative penalties to five years, citing a conflict with existing legislation.Vietnam’s National Assembly called for an effects-based approach to enforcing proposed competition rules and greater clarity on prohibited unfair competition practices, as lawmakers reviewed draft amendments to the country’s competition law on Tuesday....
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