Harvey Law Group celibrates 10th Anniversary in Viet Nam

Saturday, Apr 28, 2018

Harvey Law Group (HLG), a leading multinational immigration and business law firm, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in Viet Nam on August 23, 2018.

Tax on income from bank savings proposed

Thursday, Sep 21, 2017

The latest proposal to tax an individual’s income from the interest accrued from the savings deposited in banks has become a bone of contention between the parties concerned.

Advice for FDI firms on distribution rights

Wednesday, Aug 16, 2017

Enterprises with foreign-owned capital (even one per cent) need to register distribution rights before trading goods purchased from other Vietnamese organisations or imported into the country.

Foreign investment: what you need to know

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017

When making an investment in Vietnam, foreign investors must study the feasibility of the project based on various factors. One of them is that the investor must make sure if the business sectors they plan to operate in are permitted...

Shin Kim Viet Nam law office opens in HCM City

Friday, Mar 03, 2017

Shin & Kim, a major law firm in South Korea, has opened its first office in HCM City.  

VN franchise rules under pressure to change

Wednesday, Jan 25, 2017

At the end of the 1990s, franchise was still a strange concept to most people in Viet Nam. There were no opportunities to enjoy or even see the products and services of the world’s well-known brands in Viet Nam.

How to line up loans with civil law

Wednesday, Nov 02, 2016

Civil Code No 33/2005/QH11 ("2005 Civil Code") will be replaced by Civil Code No 91/2015/QH13 ("2015 Civil Code") January 1, 2017. Essentially, civil laws respect the freedom of contract of the parties, but the parties must comply with general regulations...

How to negotiate delivery terms

Wednesday, Oct 12, 2016

In the distribution relationship, the principal can deliver goods to a number of different agents. Therefore, drafting of the agent agreement, which not only meets the required needs, but also ensures the rights of the parties, should be taken into account.

Five contract terms you should know

Wednesday, Aug 03, 2016

Terms of content conflict resolution, validity of the contracts, and transfer of contractual obligations are basic terms that often get overlooked, but they can help enterprises minimize serious damage when entering into contracts.

Three tax incentives for investment projects

Wednesday, Jul 27, 2016

Circular 83/2016/TT-BTC governs in detail several cases subject to incentives as follows:

Coffee legal decision unclear

Tuesday, Jul 19, 2016

A change in the legal representative of Trung Nguyen Coffee Corporation JSC will not have "a decisive impact" on operations of the firm, said lawyer Truong Thanh Duc.

Get copyright protection on the internet

Wednesday, Jul 13, 2016

The acts of copying and cropping articles, images and videos posted on official websites of organisations or individuals, might be subject to administrative and even criminal sanctions for  copyright infringement.

Illegal dismissal of employees a criminal liability

Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016

Since July 01, 2016, the legal representatives of enterprises that illegally dismiss their employees can be imprisoned for three months to three years under the provisions of the 2015 Criminal Code.

Foreign language contract laws vary in VN

Wednesday, Jun 15, 2016

In civil and commercial agreements, the parties to the contract may choose Vietnamese or other foreign languages to be the language of contracts. An exception applies in cases where specialised laws may require the contract to be written (or to have a copy)...

Education sector poses risks

Wednesday, May 04, 2016

Education is an attractive sector for foreign investors. However, investors should be aware of the opportunities and the challenges in investing in the sector.