The Vietnam Criminal Code 2015 which came in to effect from 01 January 2018 has significant amendments in terms of crimes related to the Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). In regards of the IPRs, in comparison with the Criminal Code 1999 (which has been amended and supplemented by the law on amending and supplementing some articles of the Criminal…
At the end of the 1990s, franchise was still a strange concept to most people in Vietnam. There were no opportunities to enjoy or even see the products and services of the world’s well-known brands in Vietnam. KFC, McDonald, Starbucks and Lotteria were not familiar names for Vietnamese youth. However, this has changed. Now, you…
After nearly 01 year following the anti-dumping case of the Investigation and application of anti-dumping measures to some fiber products wooden or by other wood materials that made from the Kingdom of Thailand and Malaysia No. 940/QD-BCT April 16, 201 9, ASL LAW has finally succeeded in helping clients avoid anti-dumping measure (No duty). A summary…
On April 6, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1079 / QD-BCT investigating anti-dumping for long fibers made from polyester (also known as PFY or filament yarn) under HS codes: 5402.33. 00, 5402.46.00, 5402.47.00 are from the People’s Republic of China (China), the Republic of India, the Republic of Indonesia and…
During the past time, due to the impact of Covid – 19 epidemic production and business of many enterprises have encountered difficulties. The question is how to pay salary to employees during the Covid 19 (NCOV)? Recently, Ministry Of Labour, War Invalids And Social Affairs has issued guidance on this with the following highlights. Workers have to…
During the past time, due to the impact of Covid – 19 epidemic production and business of many enterprises have encountered difficulties. The question is how to pay salary to employees during the Covid 19 (NCOV)? Recently, Ministry Of Labour, War Invalids And Social Affairs has issued guidance on this with the following highlights. Workers have to…
CLIENT’S INQUIRY. Hotel cancelation due to Covid 19 (NCOV): Information about consumer rights and law in Vietnam The reason I searched about consumer’s right is that the hotel in Vietnam I reserved is unlikely to refund the reservation fee although this COVID 19 (NCOV) has spread all over the world. I explained them that the flight has…
CLIENT’S INQUIRY Dear ASL LAW, I have known reputation of your firm in terms of Vietnam Labor Law and I am seeking some legal assistance and advice regarding a labour dispute with my company in Hanoi. I have a full-time definite contract with my company, as well as having a valid work permit. They decided…
(Published on Vietnam Investment Review). After successfully consulting on many anti-dumping lawsuits involving foreign companies, Pham Duy Khuong, managing director of ASL Law, talked with VIR’s Hoang Oanh some important contents related to anti-dumping laws that foreign companies should pay attention to when digging into the Vietnamese market. Anti-dumping regulations are among the important issues…
CLIENT’S INQUIRY: SETTING UP A FITNESS (GYM & YOGA) COMPANY IN VIETNAM Thanks for your email. I am working alongside L and we plan to open a company that will be owned by the 2 of us – a Singaporean national and a British national. The business activities will be fitness activities. The fitness activities is…