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Vietnam’s energy sector is entering a period of major investment and regulatory development, creating substantial opportunities for domestic and foreign investors. At the same time, large-scale power and energy projects often involve complicated investment approvals, land access, construction, environmental requirements, grid connection, electricity purchase arrangements and sector-specific regulations. The legal challenges in Vietnam energy project…
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Sep
Sep
Contract drafting in Vietnam is often treated as a matter of documenting the commercial agreement between the parties. In practice, however, many disputes arise not from the headline commercial terms but from gaps in seemingly secondary provisions. Commonly overlooked contract clauses in Vietnam concerning payment timing, liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, termination, dispute resolution and contract…
19
Sep
Sep
The golden time for M&A deals in Vietnam is rarely determined by a single market indicator. Instead, it emerges when valuation, capital availability, business performance, regulatory conditions, and the strategic objectives of both buyers and sellers converge. In 2026, Vietnam’s M&A market is showing clearer signs of recovery, making the question of when to transact…
19
Sep
Sep
Vietnam’s franchise sector is entering a new phase as consumer demand, urbanization, digital commerce, and the expansion of domestic and international brands create new opportunities for business growth. For franchisors, franchisees, and investors, the market offers significant room for expansion, but success depends on more than having a recognizable brand. Understanding the explosive franchise opportunities…
20
Sep
Sep
Vietnamese companies are increasingly looking beyond the domestic market to acquire overseas businesses, establish subsidiaries, access technology, expand distribution networks, and diversify their sources of revenue. However, outbound investment creates a legal relationship between Vietnamese law and the laws of the destination country. Minimizing legal risks in Vietnam offshore investment therefore requires more than obtaining…
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Sep
Sep
Do foreign businesses need representative offices in Vietnam? The answer depends heavily on what the foreign company actually wants to accomplish in the Vietnamese market. A representative office can be a practical and relatively limited vehicle for market research, liaison, and business promotion, but it is not a substitute for a Vietnamese operating company when…
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Sep
Sep
Vietnam remains an attractive destination for foreign investors, but establishing a foreign-invested company involves more than registering a legal entity and transferring capital. The most important decisions often have to be made before incorporation, including market access, investment structure, ownership, licensing, capital arrangements, and the company’s intended activities. Understanding the little-known facts about FDI company…
15
Sep
Sep
Opening a company in Vietnam can create significant opportunities, but choosing the wrong structure, overlooking licensing requirements, or failing to prepare for tax and compliance obligations can create problems long after the company is established. For both Vietnamese entrepreneurs and foreign investors, following the key steps to avoid risks when opening a company in Vietnam…
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Sep
Sep
Vietnam continues to attract foreign investors and international businesses, but entering the market without a clear understanding of local regulations can turn an attractive business opportunity into a costly legal problem. From offshore investment structures and tax obligations to employment, data protection, and contractual risks, businesses need to identify the five costly legal issues when…
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Sep
Sep
Vietnamese employers are operating in an increasingly detailed labor and employment environment, where changes in minimum wages, social insurance, employment policies, foreign-worker requirements, and workplace compliance can directly affect business costs and operations. The labor framework applicable in 2026 includes the consolidated Labor Code, the new minimum-wage regime, the revised social insurance framework, and updated…
