The public consultation covering the guidelines for derivative commodity transactions is now open for comments.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade in Vietnam is collecting opinions on a draft law on derivative commodity transactions. The proposal is intended to replace existing fragmented rules under the 2025 commercial law and related decrees with a more comprehensive framework. According to the ministry, the draft law is designed to improve transparency, fairness and safety in derivatives trading, while strengthening investor protection and limiting systemic risk. It would also provide a clearer legal