Three Things If your business is employing foreign workers in Vietnam, there are three important points we could draw from Decree 219/2025/ND-CP (Decree 219) dated August 7th, 2025 on employing foreign workers in Vietnam: One integrated procedure, clearer deadlines More flexible for short term work and priority sectors Higher expectations on who really counts as …
Anti-dumping investigations in Vietnam almost never happen in isolation. By the time a case is opened, the exporter is usually already working with a law firm in its home country on trade strategy, previous investigations elsewhere, and broader market risks. When Vietnam initiates proceedings, one more piece is added to that possible arrangement. We have …
When foreign companies face unpaid invoices in Vietnam, the first instinct is often to find a strong law firm and let them fix it. We have seen this scenario many times in practice. In reality, even the best debt recovery law firms in Vietnam cannot make money appear where there are no assets, cannot ignore …
Introduction India has announced the imposition of anti-dumping duties for a period of five years on certain hot-rolled steel products originating in or exported from Vietnam. On November 13th, 2025, the Ministry of Finance of India confirmed that the measure aims to protect domestic steel producers from injury caused by unfairly priced imports. The decision …
Background Decree 239/2025/ND-CP is issued to amend parts of Decree 31/2021/ND-CP which provide instructions for implementing Vietnam’s Investment Law. It took effect on September 3rd, 2025. The Decree 239/2025/ND-CP is expected to streamline licensing, especially by recognizing electronic dossiers with digital signatures, and to tidy up incentives and procedures after Vietnam’s recent administrative restructuring after moving …
Introduction As global trade becomes increasingly regulated, exporters and producers face growing scrutiny under Vietnam’s trade remedy framework. One of the most complex and sensitive areas is the anti-circumvention investigation, which examines whether companies are intentionally altering production processes, supply chains, or export routes to evade existing anti-dumping or countervailing duties. When the Trade Remedies …
Why Arbitration Matters More Than Ever When business relationships collapse, companies often discover too late that their contract’s dispute resolution clause is important. Arbitration, trusted for neutrality, speed, and cross border enforceability has become a core part of global commerce. As a practising arbitration counsel advising clients before domestic and international tribunals, we have seen …
Foreigners have shown growing interest in Vietnam’s real estate market, not just for living, but also for long term investment or relocation. The law does allow foreigners to buy an apartment in Vietnam, but the process is sometimes not straight forward. There are ownership limits, project eligibility rules, and strict regulations about how an apartment …
Generally, Vietnam welcomes foreign investment. At the same time, the country expects order and discipline. Vietnam corporate compliance is not only forms and stamps. It is daily practice. It shows respect for law, people, and the environment. For foreign owned companies, rules can feel complex and fast changing. From government’s angle, there are logics behind …
A shipment that stops at the port for days can destroy profit and reputation. Most companies think the problem lies with logistics, but very often the real cause is misunderstanding or late adaptation to Vietnam customs law. Customs rules in Vietnam are changing fast. In 2025, the General Department of Customs announced that it had …
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