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Determining the jurisdiction of the court and practical risks

Determining the jurisdiction of the court and practical risks

Determining the competent court is the first and one of the most critical steps in civil proceedings. In practice, numerous lawsuits are returned or significantly delayed due to the filing of claims with an incompetent court. This article analyzes the legal grounds for determining court jurisdiction under the current Civil Procedure Code and highlights practical […]
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Shareholders’ right of access to information and the company’s confidentiality obligations

Shareholders’ right of access to information and the company’s confidentiality obligations

The right to access information is one of the most fundamental rights afforded to shareholders to safeguard their interests and enhance transparency in corporate governance. However, this right is always subject to corresponding confidentiality obligations and statutory limitations under the Law on Enterprises. This article analyzes the scope of shareholders’ information rights, common legal risks, […]
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Shall not applied aggravating circumstances “Committing a crime more than once” if it has already been counted as qualifying circumstance

Shall not applied aggravating circumstances “Committing a crime more than once” if it has already been counted as qualifying circumstance

Committing a crime more than once may constitute both a penalty-framing circumstance and an aggravating circumstance for criminal liability under certain provisions of the Criminal Code. This article analyzes the applicable legal provisions and the latest guidance issued by the Council of Judges of the Supreme People’s Court to clarify the circumstances under which this […]
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From 1 July 2026: abolition of licensing requirements for employment services and labour outsourcing services

From 1 July 2026: abolition of licensing requirements for employment services and labour outsourcing services

From 1 July 2026, the Employment Service Licence and the Labour Outsourcing Licence will be officially abolished pursuant to the Law on Investment 2025 and Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP. This article outlines the key regulatory changes regarding business conditions, notification procedures, and important compliance considerations for enterprises engaging in employment service and labour outsourcing activities. 1. […]
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Bail as a preventive measure in criminal proceedings

Bail as a preventive measure in criminal proceedings

In criminal proceedings, preventive measures are applied by competent procedural authorities and persons conducting legal proceedings in order to promptly prevent criminal offences, ensure the effective conduct of investigation, prosecution, adjudication and enforcement of criminal judgments. Preventive measures include: holding a person in urgent circumstances, arrest, temporary detention, detention pending trial, bail, deposit as security, […]
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Commentary

- 02 / 07 / 2018 -
Over 80,000 foreigners working in Vietnam
Vietnam is now home to more than 80,000 foreign workers, according to Le Quang Trung, deputy head of the Department of Employment under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA). They come from over 100 countries and territories and work as mangers, managing directors, experts and technical workers, Trung said at a meeting […]
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- 02 / 07 / 2018 -
Vietnam should rethink locations of proposed special economic zones
It’s hard to see any logic behind Vietnam’s choice for special economic zones, all of which are far from the biggest cities. Vietnam is proposing the establishment of three special economic zones (SEZ),Van Don in Quang Ninh, Bac Van Phong in Khanh Hoa and Phu Quoc in Kien Giang. But I just can’t see any […]
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- 22 / 06 / 2018 -
Vietnam doubles efforts to improve business environment
Vietnam’s business environment and competitiveness have been improved significantly over the past three years thanks to a range of solutions, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI). The country’s efforts have been reflected through the World Bank’s ease of doing business rankings in 2016, in which Vietnam climbed to the 82nd position from […]
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- 09 / 06 / 2018 -
Implementation plan of automatic customs management system at ports, warehouses and yards
On May 30/05/2018, the General Department of Customs issued the Plan No.3009/KH-TCHQ on the implementation plan of automatic customs management system at ports, warehouses and yards. This plan took effect from the date of its promulgation. Accordingly, Plan No.3009/KH-TCHQ sets out the principles and roadmap for implementing the system as follows: Priority is given to […]
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- 09 / 06 / 2018 -
Investment preferences for industrial parks and economic zones
On May 22, 2018, the Government issued Decree No.82/2018/ND-CP regulating on management of industrial parks and economic zones. This Decree took effect since July 10, 2018. Accordingly, Decree No.82/2018/ND-CP regulates investment preferences for industrial zones and economic zones as follows: Economic zones and industrial parks which are geographical areas entitled to investment preferences shall enjoy […]
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- 09 / 06 / 2018 -
Expenses for management of social insurance and unemployment insurance for the period of 2019 – 2021
          On May 26, 2018, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly promulgated Resolution No.528/2018/UBTVQH14 on expenses for management of social insurance and unemployment insurance for the period of 2019 – 2021. This Resolution took effect since January 01, 2019. Accordingly, Resolution No.528/2018/UBTVQH14 regulates the level of expenses for management of social insurance and unemployment […]
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- 09 / 06 / 2018 -
Reform of social insurance policy
On May 23, 2018, the Party Central Committee issued Resolution No.28-NQ/TW on reforming social insurance policy. This Resolution took effect from the date of its promulgation. Accordingly, Resolution No.28-NQ/TW regulates the following important reforms: Expanding the subjects participating in compulsory social insurance for groups of heads of business household, managers of enterprises, managers and administrators […]
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- 09 / 06 / 2018 -
Regulations on the maximum discount for promoted goods and services
            On  May 22, the Government issued Decree No.81/2018/ND-CP detailing the Commercial Law regarding trade promotion activities, including sales promotion, fairs and exhibitions. This Decree took effect since July 15, 2018. Accordingly, Decree No.81/2018/ND-CP regulates the maximum discount rate for promoted goods and services as follows: Sales promotion limit and price discount limit must not […]
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