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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…
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May
May
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…
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Apr
Apr
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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May
May
In the context of rapid growth of the financial technology sector in Vietnam, coupled with increasing legal and systemic risks, the issuance of Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP marks a significant shift in the regulatory approach to Fintech. For the first time, digital financial models are placed within a relatively comprehensive legal framework, covering licensing mechanisms, regulatory…
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May
May
Electronic notarized documents (ENDs) are a new form of notarization recognized under the 2024 Law on Notarization of Vietnam, reflecting the broader trend of digital transformation in judicial support activities. An electronic notarized document is a notarization certificate created in electronic form, bearing the digital signatures of the notary public and the notarial practice organization….
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May
May
In civil transactions, particularly loan relationships between individuals, a borrower’s inability to repay a debt when due is relatively common. Instead of extending repayment deadlines or initiating court proceedings for debt recovery, parties often opt for a “compromise” solution: transferring the borrower’s land use rights to the lender as a substitute for monetary repayment. While…
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May
May
Labour outsourcing activities began to take shape in Vietnam in the early 2000s alongside the strong expansion of foreign direct investment flows into the country. This model enables enterprises to manage their workforce more flexibly, particularly in manufacturing, services, and technology sectors where labour demand fluctuates seasonally. However, the rapid development of labour outsourcing has…
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Mar
Mar
In the context of rapid global digital transformation, digital currencies and cryptocurrencies have become an integral component of the digital economy. The development of blockchain technology has not only transformed the methods of storing, verifying, and transferring value, but has also created new forms of assets beyond the traditional financial and monetary system. Cryptocurrencies, characterized…
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Jan
Jan
Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong, Managing Partner at ASL LAW, has been recognised in “The A-List 2025 – Vietnam’s Top Lawyers” for the fourth consecutive year, further affirming his professional standing and reputation within the Vietnamese and regional legal communities. “The A-List 2025 – Vietnam’s Top Lawyers,” published by Asia Business Law Journal, honours the Top…
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Jan
Jan
ASL LAW continues to strengthen its position in regional and international legal rankings, having been recognised as top tier Vietnam Law Firm and Leading Partners by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026. These concurrent recognitions reflect both the firm’s established core strengths and its forward-looking offshore investment in strategic practice areas aligned with evolving regulatory and…
