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SET UP AND INVEST
Plan the entity, licenses, funding and practical steps needed before launch.
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Consider the employment relationship from hiring and day-to-day management to restructuring and exit.
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Review what your records support before a demand, termination or contract dispute proceedings.
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We believe that the future of Vietnam’s legal profession lies in the hands of today’s students. That is why we are honored to stand behind the International Mediation Writing Competition 2025, to sponsor mediation competition together with WIF, supporting Vietnamese law students as they take their first steps onto the international stage. Our sponsorship is …
Introduction Vietnam anti-circumvention investigation on hot-rolled steel could start soon. On September 18th, 2025, Vietnam’s Trade Remedies Authority confirmed the validity of a petition to examine whether Chinese exporters are circumventing existing anti-dumping duties by shipping hot-rolled steel coils wider than 1,880 mm. The move signals a tougher stance after the government had already imposed …
Join ANT Lawyers: Associate Lawyer Position in Ho Chi Minh City ANT Lawyers, a law firm in Vietnam, is seeking a skilled individual for the Associate Lawyer position in Ho Chi Minh City. This is your chance to join our team, providing essential legal services and making an impact in the legal industry. Why Choose …
As exporters, importers, and foreign counsels of interested parties are concerning on the sampling period in Vietnam anti-dumping investigation, we would now strive to get into the process and procedures to shed some lights on that topic and provide a map of timelines, documents, and decisions during the earliest stage of a Vietnam trade remedy …
Government Policy Context On September 9th, 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP on implementing a tokenized asset pilot program in Vietnam. This resolution creates a five-year, nationwide pilot framework that allows qualified businesses and investors to issue, trade, and manage digital tokens representing real economic assets under strict supervision. The policy gives …
Are you a law student in Vietnam eager to gain international exposure, sharpen your legal writing, and kickstart your career in dispute resolution? This year, ANT Lawyers, a law firm in Vietnam is again proud to be the co-sponsor of The International Mediation Writing Competition. The Vietnam law student competition 2025 is now open, and …
The new Vietnamese subsidiary has its Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC). A landlord wants a fit-out deposit, a supplier needs a purchase order and a customer wants a firm start date. All three documents may arrive on the same morning, but signing each one exposes the business to a different cost if launch slips. Vietnam’s Law …
Introduction Vietnam has officially launched Vietnam anti-dumping investigation AD23 against ceramic and porcelain tiles originating from India. This case, announced through Decision No. 2333/QD-BCT on August 18, 2025, represents a significant trade development for exporters and importers alike. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), through the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV), has issued …
Change is real. Business needs certainty. Counsel needs clarity. With changes in competitiveness in international dispute resolution, Vietnam arbitration law reform is entering a decisive moment. Investors are negotiating large contracts. Legal teams are selecting seats and institutions. The system in Vietnam is ready for its next stage. The question for foreign counsel is simple. …
Digital tokens fuel engagement. Digital tokens can also trigger legal complications. Vietnam is evolving from a soft-touch digital market into one with structured oversight. This shift affects games, streaming platforms, and any app using virtual currencies. If your platform includes in-app credits, tipping systems, or reward points, you need to understand how virtual currency regulation …
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