On July 1, 2025, Vietnam took a decisive step toward reshaping not just its domestic judiciary, but potentially its role in global dispute resolution. The Vietnam court system reform introduced legal mechanisms that allow for the formation of international style specialized courts. While less visible than the structural overhaul of district and high courts, this …
Introduction on ESG Strategy in Vietnam ESG is not the future of compliance in Vietnam. It’s the new language of doing business. If your supply chain doesn’t follow it, buyers and banks may walk away. More investors now demand facts, not intentions. Without a clear ESG strategy in Vietnam, your project risks delays, failed audits, …
Imagine the situation, your staff is confusing and the officers are also confusing. A licensing application get returned because the authorities have changed, or the wrong address have been submitted. These hiccups may sound small. But they can delay your project. Stall a transaction. Interrupt operations. And yet, behind the redirections and resets, something bigger …
Fines are rising. Risks are growing. But with the right mindset, so is opportunity. A new legal framework is changing the way businesses must handle personal data. This article breaks down the key takeaways, risk points, and action steps every business leader should know about the Vietnam Personal Data Protection Law. Whether you operate locally …
A new rule on lawyer licensing in Vietnam is now official. But the implications would be a bit concerning? From July 1, 2025, the road to becoming a lawyer in Vietnam would not begin in the Ministry of Justice in Hanoi. It might start at your local provincial office. This reform inside Decree 121/2025/ND-CP, brings …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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