Effective February 1, 2025, Vietnam’s energy sector will enter a transformative phase with the implementation of the new Electricity Law. This comprehensive reform replaces the nearly two-decade-old legislation, addressing challenges and creating a robust legal framework to promote clean energy development and a competitive energy market. Approved by the National Assembly on November 30, 2024,…
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed the development of a comprehensive e-commerce law aimed at enhancing the regulatory framework for digital commerce. This proposed legislation will address several critical aspects of e-commerce operations, ensuring alignment with current legal regulations and fostering sustainable growth. Below are the major policies outlined in the proposal: Supplementing…
In the context of an increasingly developing economy and international integration, contract signing has become an indispensable part of business activities in Vietnam. However, to safeguard interests and mitigate legal risks, businesses require support from professional legal consulting firms. As one of the reputable law firms, ASL LAW provides high-quality legal contract drafting services, ensuring…
Changing business registration in Vietnam is a critical and mandatory process for enterprises when there are adjustments to the registered information. Below is a detailed guide covering the cases that require changes, the necessary documents, and post-completion tasks. 1. Cases Requiring Business Registration Changes in Vietnam For Vietnamese-Owned Companies When any modification involves the information…
In the course of business operations and investments in Vietnam, adjusting the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) is a common requirement for foreign investors and enterprises with foreign-invested capital. This typically arises due to changes in the project scale, business sectors, investment capital, or other factors related to the registered project. To ensure that these changes…
In Vietnam’s investment environment, changes in investment projects are inevitable, ranging from capital increases, changes in scale, to the addition of new business sectors. To ensure legality and transparency, investors must carry out the procedure for adjusting the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) in accordance with the law. Understanding the process and preparing complete documentation is…
In recent years, Vietnam has witnessed an alarming increase in cases of bad-faith trademark registrations. These are acts of registering trademarks identical or confusingly similar to well-known brands, not for legitimate use, but with the intent to usurp intellectual property rights from other businesses or to gain personal profit through illegal actions such as extortion…
In the process of resolving civil cases in Vietnam, the temporary suspension of case resolution is an important procedural measure, often applied when factors arise that affect the continuation of adjudication. The temporary suspension of civil case resolution not only protects the legitimate rights and interests of the parties involved but also ensures transparency and…
In recent years, the rise of resort real estate, particularly the Condotel (condominium hotel) model, has reshaped Vietnam’s tourism and real estate markets. Combining residential apartments with hotel services, Condotels offer dual benefits to investors and customers while meeting the growing demand for leisure accommodations. However, the rapid development of this model has also posed…
In the context of global economic integration, Vietnam has attracted a large amount of foreign investment, leading to an increase in the number of foreign workers in domestic enterprises. However, the diversity in labor relations has also resulted in numerous disputes. Resolving labor disputes with foreign elements not only affects the rights of workers and…
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