According to statistics from the National Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam, ASL LAW has been in the Top 3 Vietnam IP Law Firm with the highest number of trademark applications filed in Vietnam in 2023 for clients. This achievement is the result of ASL LAW’s determination, diligence and continuous efforts in supporting Vietnamese and international clients in implementing their…
(Published on Vietnam Law & Legal Forum Magazine) The negative impacts of the geopolitical tension have indirectly hindered the global economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing the M&A market in 2023 from unfolding as dynamically as anticipated following the less optimistic outcome in 2022. Nguyen Tien Hoa, Senior Partner & Nguyen Thuy Chung, Senior…
(Published in Vietnam Law and Legal Forum magazine) Since its enactment in 2005, the Law on Intellectual Property of Vietnam (the Law) has undergone several amendments, with significant changes in 2009 and 2019. After that, several decrees were issued to guide the implementation of the Law. Most recently, the Government issued Decree 65/2023/ND-CP providing detailed…
In the year-end summary, Vietnam Television (VTV) pointed out that 2023 was the “year of fake-authentic, authentic-fake” with the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Merriam-Webster, the most trusted dictionary in the United States, chose the word “Authentic” as the keyword for 2023. This phrase accurately reflected the global social situation in 2023 with significant technological…
In the context of economic development and increasing urbanization, land management has become one of the major challenges for many countries, including Vietnam. Mastering the legal provisions related to land use rights is not only essential when participating in the real estate market but also a crucial condition for protecting one’s interests. This article provides…
Scheduled to take effect from July 2024, the new regional minimum wage salary increase is expected to support the lives of Vietnamese citizens who are at or near the current mininum wage. The Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) has written an article covering this subject with high-valued opinion from ASL LAW’s lawyer. Specifically: “Burden balancing ahead…
During the second discussion session of the program “Business and Law: Disputes in investment project transfer contracts,” Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong shared insights into the necessary conditions for transferring investment projects and considerations when conducting transfers after meeting all the conditions. MC Mai Trang inquired: “Mr. Khuong, could you please elaborate on the general conditions…
In the “Business and Law” program on VTV (Vietnam Television), Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong, the CEO of ASL LAW, presented his in-depth perspective on disputes in investment project transfer contracts in Vietnam. Dispute Scenario In the program, MC Mai Trang discussed a dispute scenario involving the transfer of an investment project in Vietnam: In November…
Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong participates in the program Business and Law: Disputes in investment project transfer contracts – Key considerations for businesses on VTV as a guest and expert advisor, providing his professional perspective on issues that businesses need to consider when executing investment project transfer contracts. The program, under the coordination of MC Mai…
The M&A activities in 2023 are still not as exciting and dynamic as expected. However, with encouraging signals in M&A deals, particularly in the real estate and technology sectors in the latter half of 2023, along with policy changes aimed at attracting foreign investment, the Vietnamese M&A market is expected to recover and thrive in…