Why should you need to research the partner before signing the contract?

 Why should you need to research the partner before signing the contract? It is important to find and work with a capable and long-term partner to build confidence doing business in a safely and effectively way for all parties, and avoid potential risks. In order to be guaranteed their legitimate rights and interests, individuals and organizations conducting business need to have a clear understanding of their partner before cooperating, in...

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Vietnam’s advantage of attracting FDI after Covid-19

In the period of many countries in the world and in the region competing for attracting FDI, especially when the wave of diversification of supply chains after the Covid-19 epidemic is growing sharply, Vietnam is considered to be one of the countries with the most FDI attraction in Southeast Asia for investors to set up company.   Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country with a fast-growing economy, stable politics, young population, abundant...

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Market entery into Vietnam market through merger and acquisition

Over the past 10 years, Vietnam has always been one of the leading M&A destinations in Southeast Asia. Many international investors have chosen Vietnam as their place of business destination to set up company and apply for investment registration certificate under direct investment or acquiring shares or capital contributions through M&A. M&A activities enable international businesses to take advantage of the existing business platforms...

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UKVFTA- the cooperation between Vietnam and UK

On December 29th, 2020, representatives of Vietnam and the United Kingdom signed the free trade agreement negotiation between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UKVFTA) in London, United Kingdom. It would open up opportunities for flow of goods and that investors from UK to make investment in Vietnam through setting up company, and manufacturing facilities. After December 31st, 2020,...

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Preferential import and export tariff according to EVFTA for the period 2020-2022

On September 18, 2020, the Government issued Decree No. 111/2020/ND-CP on Vietnam’s Preferential Export Tariffs and Special Preferential Import Tariffs to implement the Free Trade Agreement between The Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the European Union (EVFTA Agreement) for the period 2020-2022. Accordingly, the Decree stipulates the Preferential Export Tariff, the Special Preferential Import Tariff of Vietnam to implement the EVFTA Agreement...

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Regulations on opening individual payment account by electronic method

On December 4, 2020, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular No. 16/2020/TT-NHNN amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 23/2014/TT-NHNN dated August 19, 2014 of The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam guides the opening and use of a payment account at a payment service supplier. Accordingly, the State Bank has supplemented instructions to open individual payment accounts by electronic method.   Banks and/or foreign bank...

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What Are Responsibilities of the Seller for Inadequate Delivery of Goods?

Delivering and receiving goods are basic obligations of the parties when performing the Contract for purchase and sale of goods. Specifically, in accordance with the law, when buying and selling goods, the seller must deliver goods and relevant documents, as agreed in contracts on quantity, quality, packing and preservation modes and other contractual terms.   In cases where there is no specific agreement, the seller is obliged to deliver...

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What is Statue of Limitation for Initiating Legal Action According to Arbitral Procedures?

Arbitration law always set the the limitation period for request of dispute resolution. This means that the law applies a specific period for parties to bring the dispute to the arbitration. According to law on arbitration 2010 (“LOA”), unless otherwise provided by specialized law, limitation period for initiating legal action according to arbitral procedures is two years from the time of infringement of lawful rights and interests.   Arbitration Lawyers...

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RCEP Helps Vietnam Accelerate Investment Attraction

Together with ASEAN countries, Vietnam absolutely has the opportunity to become a hub to attract foreign investment in Vietnam, especially from countries participating in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).   Law firm in Vietnam Finally, the RCEP was signed after 8 years of negotiations. Although it still has to wait a while for the 15 member countries, including 10 ASEAN member countries and 5 partners (including China,...

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The cooperation between Da Nang and EU strengthen

On November 26th, 2020, representatives of Da Nang city meet and work with the delegation of EU countries to work in the city. The year 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-EU diplomatic relations, which is also an opportunity for Da Nang to promote cooperation with EU partners in the coming time.   Law firm in Vietnam In recent years, Da Nang has established relationships with many countries in the EU. Many cooperation...

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How Amendment to Contracts Can be Made?

Once a contract is made legally, contracting parties shall implement and such contract is respected by third parties. As stated in Civil Code 2015 (“CC”): “Each commitment or agreement that does not violate regulations of law and is not contrary to social ethics shall be bound by contracting parties and must be respected by other entities”. However, in the implementation process, the contract can be amended, which means, rights and obligation of...

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The Wave of New Technology Companies Wants to Choose Vietnam as the Destination

After the wave of technology companies pouring capital into Vietnam 10 years ago, there seems to be a wave of new technology companies wanting to choose Vietnam as their destination. Last weekend, LG (Korea) went to Dong Nai to seek investment opportunities in items related to digital transformation and building smart cities in this province. According to representatives of LG, the Group is cooperating with a number of major corporations in the...

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Benefits of retaining a Real Estate Lawyer in Vietnam

Benefits of retaining a Real Estate Lawyer in Vietnam Due to changes in law attracting foreigners to come to live, and invest in Vietnam, foreigners have growing interest in investment and acquiring real estate.  However, as real estate is valuable assets, the law on real estate ownership and real estate transactions are complicated, especially for foreigners. Under the land ownership regime in Vietnam, land belongs to the entire people with the...

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