From the Habit of Playing Music for Free to Copyright Royalty Obligations: A New Compliance Challenge for Small Business Owners

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys explaining music copyright royalty obligations under Decree 134/2026 to a small business owner at the Hanoi office

For many years, most café and beverage shop owners in Vietnam have routinely played music through YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other online platforms. Some even continue to use old USB drives containing thousands of songs downloaded years ago to create a relaxing atmosphere for customers, rarely questioning whether copyright obligations might arise. The ease…

ASL LAW Continues to Be Recognized in Managing IP’s IP Stars 2026

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys celebrating the firm's continued recognition in Managing IP's IP Stars 2026 at Hanoi office

According to the latest announcement by Managing IP, the internationally recognized organization specializing in the assessment and ranking of law firms and lawyers in the field of intellectual property services, Managing Partner Pham Duy Khuong and Senior Partner Do Ba Thich of ASL LAW have once again been recognized as Trade mark Stars in IP…

ASL LAW Ranked as a Top-Tier Firm in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings

ASL LAW M&A attorneys celebrating the firm's recognition as a top-tier firm in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings at Hanoi office

According to the latest announcement by Asian Legal Business (ALB), the prestigious legal publication under Thomson Reuters, ASL LAW has been recognized as a Top-Tier Firm in Vietnam for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings. The ALB Asia M&A Rankings is one of the leading practice-area rankings followed by the legal…

Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW: Paving the Way for Vietnamese Enterprises to Enhance Their Position in the FDI Ecosystem

ASL LAW policy advisors analyzing Resolution 10-NQ/TW and its impact on Vietnamese enterprises in the FDI ecosystem at Hanoi office

(Published in Newspaper of Industry and Trade) Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW introduces mechanisms to support Vietnamese enterprises in joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and the gradual absorption of technology transferred from foreign-invested enterprises. Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on June 8, 2026, concerning the development of the foreign-invested sector, sets out a new approach…

ASL LAW Accompanies the International Intellectual Property Community at INTA 2026

ASL LAW partners and trademark attorneys engaging with the international IP community at INTA 2026 in London

From May 2 to May 6, 2026, the Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) officially took place in London, United Kingdom, gathering thousands of intellectual property professionals, lawyers, business representatives, and regulatory authorities from more than 140 countries and territories worldwide. The event once again reaffirmed its position as one of the largest…

ASL LAW Continues Expanding Its International Partnership Network at INTA 2026

ASL LAW partners and trademark attorneys networking with international IP professionals at INTA 2026 in London

From May 2 to May 6, 2026, the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting – INTA Annual Meeting 2026 officially took place in London, United Kingdom, gathering more than 10,000 experts, lawyers, businesses, regulatory authorities, and organizations operating in the field of intellectual property from over 140 countries and territories worldwide. The event once again reaffirmed…

Outstanding Activities of ASL LAW at INTA 2026

ASL LAW partners and trademark attorneys participating in key sessions and networking events at INTA 2026 in London

The INTA Annual Meeting 2026 continued to be one of the world’s largest and most influential intellectual property forums, gathering thousands of lawyers, intellectual property professionals, businesses, and international organizations from more than 140 countries and territories. Held in London, United Kingdom from May 2 to May 6, 2026, the event served not only as…

Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong: Intellectual Property Must Be Regarded as a Strategic Asset

Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong of ASL LAW speaking at an IP strategy seminar about intellectual property as a strategic asset

(Published in Industry and Trade Newspaper) Enterprises must regard intellectual property as a strategic asset and protect it from an early stage. By doing so, they can avoid disputes, gain greater advantages in international cooperation, and expand into new markets. On May 5, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung signed Official Dispatch No. 38/CĐ-TTg…

ASL LAW Wins Vietnam – Client Satisfaction at Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026

ASL LAW partner receives Vietnam – Client Satisfaction award at Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026 ceremony

A proud milestone has been established as ASL LAW participated in a regional ASEAN award for the first time and was immediately honored in a category that directly reflects service quality—Client Satisfaction. This achievement not only recognizes the firm’s collective efforts but also affirms ASL LAW’s long-standing client-centric development strategy. ASL LAW Makes Its Mark…

Vietnam advances pilot digital asset framework

ASL LAW regulatory attorneys analyzing Vietnam's crypto pilot framework and MOF Decision 96 at Hanoi office

(Published on VIR) Vietnam’s evolving digital asset framework is expected to improve market transparency and create conditions to attract qualified foreign investors into a more regulated ecosystem. Vietnam’s emerging legal framework for cryptoasset exchanges reflects a gradual and controlled regulatory approach. Under current Vietnamese law, cryptoassets are not recognised as legal tender, and their legal…

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