Vietnam: Many businesses still lack a clear understanding of responsible business practices

Vietnam: Many businesses still lack a clear understanding of responsible business practices

Awareness of responsible business among businesses remains limited, with some even confusing it with corporate social responsibility. ASL LAW was a speaker at the Workshop on developing and implementing policies to promote “Responsible Business Practices: Experience in the European Union (EU), Thailand” During the workshop on developing and implementing policies to promote “Responsible business practices: Experience…

The EVFTA facilitated EU investors in gaining access to and expanding in Vietnam

The EVFTA facilitated EU investors in gaining access to and expanding in Vietnam

Over a span of more than three years, the Vietnam-European Union Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has played a crucial role in enabling robust recovery in exports to the EU. It transitioned from a 1.8% decline in 2020 to impressive increases of 14.2% in 2021 and 16.8% in 2022. Additionally, the proportion of capital invested by…

What To Do When Someone Is Infringing Your IP Right?

What To Do When Someone Is Infringing Your IP Right?

Intellectual Property (IP) is a valuable asset for both individuals and businesses, whether it includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets. IP represents the result of innovative and creative processes, deserving of protection. Unfortunately, IP infringement is not uncommon. When someone violates IP rights, businesses need to take steps to protect their creativity and interests….

International Franchising: Key Legal Issues

International Franchising: Key Legal Issues

The franchising system has become popular and effective for businesses looking to expand globally. This business model allows companies to extend their presence and brand recognition by partnering with foreign businesses operating under an established distributor’s business system. Despite its potential, international franchising also poses several legal challenges that both franchisors and franchisees must address….

Notable changes in plant variety regulations in the revised Vietnam Intellectual Property Law

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The revised Intellectual Property Law of Vietnam has taken effect from January 1, 2023. It includes provisions on plant varieties – one of the types of intellectual property in Vietnam. In the following article, ASL LAW will discuss notable changes in plant variety regulations in the revised Intellectual Property Law. Amend and supplement regulations on…

How do overseas Vietnamese invest in Vietnam?

How do overseas Vietnamese invest in Vietnam?

According to Article 21 of the Investment Law 2020, forms of investment in Vietnam, including investment in establishing economic organizations; investing capital, buying shares, capital contributions; implementing investment projects; investment in the form of BCC contracts and other documents of investment and new types of economic organizations according to the Government’s regulations. Individuals can choose…

Amending regulations on foreign workers’ employment in Vietnam

Amending regulations on foreign workers' employment in Vietnam

The Government has just issued Decree 70/2023/ND-CP amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP regulating foreign workers (employees) working in Vietnam and recruiting employ and managing Vietnamese workers working for foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam. Amended regulations related to intra-enterprise movement Decree 70/2023/ND-CP has amended and supplemented the concepts of experts,…

Vietnam work permits and a smoother process

Work permits and a smoother process

(Published on Vietnam Investment Review’s website) In order for foreigners to work in Vietnam, employers and employees must comply with regulations governing the issuance of work permits. Vietnamese law has specific regulations on conditions for such people to work here, conditions for recruitment and employment of foreigners in Vietnam, procedures for issuance of work permits,…

Key Considerations When Expanding Operations in Vietnam

Key Considerations When Expanding Operations in Vietnam

Vietnam has developed to become an important destination for foreign investors and business growth, as well as one of the region’s fastest-growing economies in the world. One of the primary factors that draw foreign business owners and entrepreneurs to Vietnam is its position as the third-largest market in Southeast Asia. This is further bolstered by its…

10 memorable stations of ASL LAW in 10 years of development

10 memorable milestones of ASL LAW in 10 years of development

While a decade may not seem like a long period of time, it holds significant importance for ASL LAW as it represents the starting journey filled with countless memories, illustrating the company’s journey of growth and development. These 10 years stand as a significant milestone, marking crucial strides taken by ASL LAW as it aims…

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