In a major policy move underscoring the evolving role of the private sector in Vietnam’s socialist-oriented market economy, the Vietnam Communist Party has issued a new Resolution dedicated entirely to accelerating private sector development. The Resolution reaffirms the strategic importance of private enterprises as a dynamic driving force behind economic growth, innovation, and national prosperity….
(Published on VIR) Starting March 4, all aluminium and steel imports into the US will be subject to a 25 per cent tariff. This sudden change presents significant challenges for Vietnamese exporters. As Vietnam ranks fourth among the largest steel suppliers to the US, this policy shift could have severe direct and indirect consequences for…
(Written by ASL LAW’s Senior Partner Nguyen Tien Hoa, Published on VIR) At a conference with small and medium-sized enterprises in early 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh tasked the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) with exploring the piloting of a cryptoasset exchange via a controlled testing mechanism….
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In recent years, the rise of resort real estate, particularly the Condotel (condominium hotel) model, has reshaped Vietnam’s tourism and real estate markets. Combining residential apartments with hotel services, Condotels offer dual benefits to investors and customers while meeting the growing demand for leisure accommodations. However, the rapid development of this model has also posed…
In civil disputes, the submission and presentation of evidence to the Court are among the most critical stages in the entire case resolution process. The initiation and conclusion of a civil dispute largely depend on the evidence provided by the parties involved. This is because almost all court activities revolve around proving or disproving evidence…
With the increasing demand for M&A transactions in Vietnam to meet companies’ goals of expanding into new areas or restructuring, there is a corresponding rise in the need for professional legal due diligence in Vietnam (LDD) for target projects and companies. The nature of M&A transactions has become more flexible and complex, especially as Vietnam…
Vietnam, with its rapidly developing economy and potential-filled real estate market, has become an attractive destination for foreign investors. However, under current regulations, foreign investors do not have full ownership rights over real estate assets like Vietnamese citizens do, leading to a bottleneck in foreign investment flows into the Vietnamese market. Complex legal regulations, ownership…
Abstract: The contemporary economy has witnessed a significant development of international trades, which might lead to the increase in disputes and the demand for resolving them. International Arbitration is a desirable method to resolve cross-border disputes in commerce. In practice, the parties engage in the international trade likely intend to to opt for dispute resolution…
As Vietnam integrates more deeply with the global economy, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) have become an important trend for companies seeking to raise capital, expand their scale, and enhance their market position. The IPO process requires strict compliance with legal regulations and professional support from consulting experts. Therefore, the role of lawyers in the IPO…