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 …
The Changing Face of Cross-Border Disputes In today’s borderless economy, trade and investment move faster than regulation. Contracts stretch across Asia. When conflicts arise, national courts often struggle to keep pace and traditional litigation would take long. The question of how to maintain fairness, enforceability, and efficiency across different jurisdictions leads naturally to one solution: …
Choosing the Right Tool for Dispute Resolution For foreign companies doing business in Vietnam, disputes can arise even when contracts are carefully drafted and relationships are strong. When that happens, the key question is not only who is right, but what is the best way forward? Litigation and growing arbitration are familiar tools, but they …
Introduction: Why Dispute Settlement Matters in International Trade When goods cross borders, risks follow. A late shipment, an unpaid invoice, or a disagreement over product quality can quickly turn into a costly conflict. This is why dispute settlement in international trade is a central part of doing business globally. Dispute Settlement in International Trade: 4 …
There are situations that you are from Vietnam but the Vietnam birth certificate has been long gone, for many reasons you do not want to remember. You have not thought about it over many years due to relocation, busy work schedules, and so far you could live perfectly well without thinking about your birth certificate …
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 disputes before you decide to sign contract with Vietnamese business partners. …
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 …
Establishing a representative office in Vietnam offers foreign traders access to growing market in Vietnam. However, there may come a time when maintaining representative office in Vietnam becomes not necessary or the license of representative office in Vietnam expires, usually after 5 years, there is a need to terminate representative office in Vietnam. Whether …
Some stories need to end with clarity. In today’s rapidly changing business world, Vietnam is a place of remarkable opportunity, but also evolving legal expectations. Many companies have found success here. Others have realized it is time to transition, transform, or take a temporary pause. For those companies, the decision to close a business in …
To terminate the employment contracts can be a complex and often sensitive process, especially when driven by economic challenges. Definitely, dealing with people is not an easy experience, from legal, processional and personal aspects. There are concerns of business viability but there are human connection that have been built over the employment time. However, if …
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