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Starting a business in Vietnam
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7 Practical Ways a Law Firm for Contract Review Protects Your Vietnam Deals
A law firm for contract review protects Vietnam related deals by guiding the businesses where the contract can fail commercially and legally, aligning the document with Vietnam law and enforcement reality, and considering worst case scenarios i.e. non-payment, delay, termination, third party claims, and contract disputes before you decide to sign contract with Vietnamese business …
8 Key Updates in the Vietnam Nationality Law 2025 Every Overseas Vietnamese Should Know
Vietnam has revised its nationality law. On June 24, 2025, the National Assembly passed key updates in the Vietnam Nationality Law that affect how overseas Vietnamese can apply for, confirm, or retain Vietnamese nationality. The revised Vietnam Nationality Law 2025, effective from July 1, 2025, simplifies many procedures while tightening rules in specific areas. This …
Greenwashing in Vietnam: 5 Legal Triggers That Can Undo Your Deal and How to Fix
They told you everything was green. The ESG policy looked right. And you signed the deal. Then the audit report leaked. Then the complaints started flowing. And you learned the hard way, what looked like sustainability was just storytelling. The practice of greenwashing in Vietnam is no longer a branding issue. It is a legal …
Beneficial Ownership Regulations in Vietnam: 5 Powerful Truths Foreign Investors Must Face in 2025
Have you once considered using nominee structure to simplify business operations or protect the ultimate beneficial owner? Now, who owns what is not a mystery anymore in Vietnam! At least, not legally. On June 17, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam officially passed amendments to the Law on Enterprises. For the first time, the law …
6 Smart Moves to Improve ESG for Exporters in Vietnam and Unlock Global Trade Advantages
The World Is Watching You have the product. The factory is certified. Your logistics are smooth. But is your factory ESG readiness. Let’s discuss how to improve ESG for exporters in Vietnam. Across Vietnam, exporters are being asked not just about price or quality, but about responsibility. Foreign buyers want to know how your business …
7 Essential Truths to Open an Indirect Investment Account in Vietnam and Grow with Confidence
Do you want to invest overseas into Vietnam? Do you want to open an indirect investment account in Vietnam with total confidence? In here, we lay out from legal steps to best practices. You will understand the risks, avoid mistakes, and learn how to handle it, without the need to travel to Vietnam to open …
Arbitration vs Litigation in Vietnam: 5 Facts and Cultural Insights Every Business Should Know
Delay drains profit. Every extra day in a legal dispute means lost time, added cost, and growing frustration. In the world of business, time is not just money, it is reputation, relationship, and survival. Many companies weigh arbitration vs litigation in Vietnam only after tensions rise. The dispute has already begun. The contract has already …
5 Crucial Facts About ESG Laws in Vietnam That Could Save Your Business and Reputation
The Business World Is Changing Fast Rules are shifting. Expectations are rising. Eyes are watching. We are talking about ESG laws in Vietnam. Everywhere you look, companies are being asked not only to perform, but to perform responsibly. It is no longer just about revenue or market share. Buyers want answers. Investors want proof. And …
7 Powerful Truths about Breach of Contract in Vietnam That Every Business Must Understand
Introduction Things fall apart fast in business. A missed delivery. A late payment. A project frozen halfway. In today’s fast-changing legal and economic climate, more companies in Vietnam are finding themselves caught in the crossfire of broken promises. What once felt like a minor dispute now turns into a serious legal risk. As regulatory frameworks …
7 Costly Mistakes in Contract Dispute in Vietnam That Even Experienced Businesses Make
Many businesses believe that careful contract drafting prevents all problems. But as we explored matters on breach of contract in Vietnam, breaches can still happen even with robust agreements. The real danger lies in how you handle the dispute once it begins. In this article, we explain mistakes in contract dispute in Vietnam even experienced …