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Amid increasingly transparent and stringent adjustments to procurement regulations, keeping up-to-date with and correctly understanding policies has become a practical necessity for project owners as well as finance and accounting departments within enterprises.

On the morning of March 24, 2026, in Hanoi, the Vietnam National Chemical Group (VINACHEM), in collaboration with the Vietnam CFO & Chief Accountant Forum (VCCA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), organized the second professional session of 2026 under the theme: “Updates on New Procurement Regulations Applicable to Project Owners.”

The forum was attended by Mr. Van Trong Duan, Deputy Director General of the Public Procurement Agency (Ministry of Finance), along with numerous experts and leaders in the fields of finance, accounting, and auditing. Representatives from VCCA included Mr. Trinh Duc Vinh, Ms. Ha Thi Tuong Vy, Mr. Nguyen Phu Ha, Mr. Nguyen Van Phung, and Ms. Nguyen Thi Loan. From VINACHEM were Mr. Tran Quoc Cuong, Chief Accountant of the Group, along with representatives from the Investment and Construction Department and the Finance and Accounting Department. Representing ACCA was Ms. Kieu Thi Thu Trang. The program also attracted a large number of participants attending in person and online via Zoom.

Rather than following a theory-heavy approach, the forum focused on practical “pain points” commonly encountered by enterprises during implementation. Topics ranged from the foundational legal framework and requirements for ensuring competition and transparency in procurement, to prohibited practices, preferential policies, and principles for bid evaluation—all of which were analyzed in detail and linked to real-world scenarios.

A particularly notable segment addressed mechanisms for handling petitions and complaints—an issue of strong interest to businesses but not always clearly understood or correctly applied. The questions raised were candid and case-specific, reflecting a need not only to “know” policies but also to “apply” them effectively.

With a theme closely aligned to practical needs, the program not only provided updated information but also created an open platform for dialogue among regulators, experts, and businesses. Practical insights—from dossier handling experience to lessons learned in project implementation—helped make the content more accessible, rather than rigid like legal texts.

At the conclusion of the program, many participants noted that such professional sessions are highly valuable, especially in a context of rapidly evolving policies and increasingly stringent compliance requirements. It also served as an opportunity for organizations to review internal processes and minimize risks in procurement—a sensitive area that directly impacts investment efficiency.