SET UP AND INVEST
Starting a business in Vietnam
Plan the entity, licenses, funding and practical steps needed before launch.
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What are Regulations on Collection and Use of Personal Information Under Cyber Information Law?
According to Article 17, Law on Cyber Information Security 2015, the collection and use of personal information are regulated as following:1. Organizations and individuals that process personal information shall:a/ Collect personal information only after obtaining the consent of its owners regarding the scope and purpose of collection and use of such information;b/ Use the collected …
Vietnam Encourages Investment in Solar Power
The Vietnam government has stepped up to encourage investment in solar power plant and project, which is part of the effort to close the gap of energy growth demand versus supply, and support the sustainable energy development in Vietnam. According to Decision No. 11/2017/QD-TTg issued on Apr 11th, 2017 to be effective from Jun 1st, …
Which Authority Approves Business Setting up in Vietnam?
Investment projects in Vietnam could be evaluated and approved for business setting up at top level of the government, at ministerial levels or at the provincial levels. The licensing authorities for business setting up in Vietnam has been divided to distribute workloads at different state agencies with aim to speed up the process and attract more quality investment projects in Vietnam. In …
What Admiralty and Maritime Legal Matters in Vietnam Involve?
Admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam may represent and defend the interests of commercial ship owners and charters involving the total spectrum of maritime casualties, accidents and disputes which may arise in reference to commercial ocean shipping. Additionally admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam are frequently appointed by a broad vary of domestic and international …
Measures to Prevent and Ensure Administrative Sanctions of Software Piracy in Vietnam
Vietnam is among countries with the highest rate of software piracy in the world, although the rate has reduced from 92% in 2004, to 81% in 2011, 78% in 2015 according to the report of BSA, The Software Alliance that promote legal software use and advocates for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive …
What Documents and Evidence Should be Required to Arrest or Release Ship from Arrest?
According to Article 134 of Vietnam Law on Maritime, the requester needs to provide documents and evidence attached with a written request for arrest of ships or a written request for release of ships from arrest. Upon filing a request for arrest or release of ships, the person requesting such arrest must file a written …
Determination of Competence between Court and Arbitration
Dispute resolution is always a matter of concern in Vietnam when it comes to the regulations and the effective enforcement of government authority. The Council of Judges of the Supreme People’s Court issued Resolution 01/2014/NQ-HDTP in order to provide guidelines for the Law on Commercial Arbitration in Vietnam on dispute resolution process. Accordingly, the courts …
How to Prepare Application for Anti-dumping Review
The review of anti-dumping measures on imported goods will be conducted by Vietnam Competition Authority (VCA) 12 month from the decision by Ministry of Trade and Commerce is issued. Application dossiers requesting for review of imposition of anti-dumping measures shall including (i) Application and (ii) Other documents and information deemed necessary by the requesting party, …
What Are Patent Owner’s Right?
According to Vietnam Law on Intellectual Property, patent owner’s rights are: To use, transfer or authorize others to use industrial property objects according to the provisions. -Use of industrial property objects -Use of an invention means the performance of the following acts: -Manufacturing the protected product; -Applying the protected process; -Exploiting utilities of the protected …
Process of Anti-dumping Review in Vietnam
After 12 month from the day on which the decision on imposition of anti-dumping measures is issued, the Vietnam Minister of Industry and Trade may decide to review anti-dumping measures at the request of one or multiple interested parties and evidence provided by them. The time limit for the review is 06 months from the …