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Data privacy lawyers in Vietnam

Cyber Security Law in Vietnam and Data Privacy Issue

Vietnam’s cyber security law has been passed on 12/6/2018, will officially come into effect on Jan 1st, 2019.    Cyber security regulations in Vietnam This new cyber security law attracts attention, and contributions from many people. From the state management’s perspective, Cybersecurity Law is to protect national security. From business and users’ perspective, organizations that …

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10 Critical Legal Advantages of Ho Chi Minh City: How Lawyers in Ho Chi Minh City Can Navigate

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam’s bustling economic and financial hub. Known for its vibrant business environment and rapid development, HCMC offers unique advantages that set it apart from other cities in Vietnam.  In the following, we will explore the distinct characteristics and legal benefits of Ho Chi Minh City and how lawyers in …

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Competition_Lawyers

10 Crucial Points on Compliance in M&A Transactions with Competition Lawyers

As competition lawyers doing our works, we are normally looking into the legal regulations concerning unfair competition and compliance with competition laws in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. The Vietnam Competition Law outlines various categories of actions that violate competition laws. Entities or individuals breaching these laws may face corrective measures imposed by competent state …

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Customs_Law_Firms

9 Game Changing Insights from Customs Law Firms in Vietnam for Global Traders

Trade Amid Global Tax War  Trade can be exciting. But customs can be exhausting. One mistake. One delay. One missing step, and your goods stay stuck. You’re ready to grow. Vietnam is ready to welcome you. But Vietnam’s customs system? It’s complex and it changes often. You could imagine customs law firms in Vietnam do …

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Opposition of Trademark Applications in Vietnam

5 Key Insights into the Opposition of Trademark Applications in Vietnam  

Legal Basis for the Opposition of Trademark Applications under Vietnam Law Vietnam Law on Intellectual Property allows any third party to have right to denounces the opposition of trademark applications for registration which have identical or confusingly similar signs. As from the date an application for registration of mark is published in the Official Gazette …

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10 Challenges of Doing Business in Vietnam

What Are Top 10 Challenges of Doing Business in Vietnam?

Challenges of Doing Business in Vietnam Expanding gross domestic product (GDP), modern infrastructure and a dramatic increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) are signs that Vietnam has transformed into an attractive investment destination, but there are still challenges of doing business in Vietnam which are best navigated with local help on board. Current Situations of …

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Logistics Lawyers in Vietnam

10 Critical Reasons Why Logistics Lawyers in Vietnam Are Essential for Global Logistics Firms

Logistics has been an essential component of global trade and commerce for centuries. Many global logistics firms have developed robust processes and procedures to manage the complexities of moving goods across international borders. However, in Vietnam, the logistics landscape presents unique challenges due to the local environment, regulations, customs and practice clashing with with growing …

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Set up company in Hanoi

How to Set Up Company in Hanoi?

The Law on investment  has a lot of investment incentive policies in economic sectors in Vietnam for foreign investors hence encouraged them to do business in Vietnam including to set up company in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and other cities and provinces all over the country. Why investors …

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M&A_Law_Firms_in_Vietnam

How To Conduct Legal Due Diligence for M&A in Vietnam?

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) has become popular in Vietnam as the country develops and more investors are eager to invest and gain control of the business enough to engage in, decide important business matters through partial or full ownership of an enterprise.  As experience of M&A law firms in Vietnam, a successful M&A mean the …

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