A proud milestone has been established as ASL LAW participated in a regional ASEAN award for the first time and was immediately honored in a category that directly reflects service quality—Client Satisfaction. This achievement not only recognizes the firm’s collective efforts but also affirms ASL LAW’s long-standing client-centric development strategy. ASL LAW Makes Its Mark…
(Published on VIR) Vietnam’s evolving digital asset framework is expected to improve market transparency and create conditions to attract qualified foreign investors into a more regulated ecosystem. Vietnam’s emerging legal framework for cryptoasset exchanges reflects a gradual and controlled regulatory approach. Under current Vietnamese law, cryptoassets are not recognised as legal tender, and their legal…
(Written By Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, Partner, ASL Law – Published on Vietnam Investment Review) In an era where the global minimum tax framework is redefining international fiscal competition, traditional tax-based incentives are rapidly losing their efficacy as the primary magnet for foreign investment. Recognising this global paradigm shift, Vietnam has introduced a new…
Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP introduces new provisions on the fast-track substantive examination of patent applications, establishing a clear legal mechanism to shorten processing time and enhance examination efficiency in Vietnam. This regulation is considered an important step in prioritizing strategic technology patents, commercially exploited inventions, and inventions serving urgent national needs. Strengthening the examination timeframe and…
On December 10, 2025, at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Intellectual Property Law No. 131/2025/QH15 was officially adopted and took effect on April 1, 2026. The enactment of this law marks a significant adjustment in the intellectual property legal framework, aiming…
The establishment of international financial centers in Vietnam is expected to expand capital markets and facilitate long-term capital flows in accordance with international standards. As Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as an attractive investment destination, drawing increasing attention from the global financial community, cross-border trade and investment activities between Vietnam and the United States…
ASL LAW LLC (ASL LAW) officially announces that Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien has joined the firm as a Partner, marking an important milestone in the firm’s strategy to strengthen its professional capacity and expand its legal services. The addition of Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien is expected to further reinforce ASL LAW’s team of…
On 13 January 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in its capacity as depositary, officially notified that Vietnam had deposited its Instrument of Accession to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the Apostille Convention) on 31 December 2025. In accordance with the…
In the process of judicial reform and international legal integration, judicial precedents have increasingly been recognized as an important instrument to promote uniform application of the law, address legal gaps, and reconcile divergent interpretations of written norms. In many jurisdictions, whether following the common law or civil law tradition, precedents play a certain role in…
In the context of deepening globalization, commercial and oversea investment transactions increasingly extend beyond national borders, leading to a significant rise in disputes concerning payment obligations. Cross-border debt recovery is therefore no longer an isolated issue but has become a systemic legal challenge for both domestic enterprises and foreign investors operating in Vietnam. This article…
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