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Vietnam: Remote Court Hearings: Significant Legal Issues
  • ADK Lawyers
March 29 2025

Remote court hearings, an increasingly common practice, promise to usher in a new chapter in the judicial reform journey of Vietnam. However, alongside the positive outcomes, several legal issues must be addressed to ensure these hearings are conducted efficiently, fairly, and transparently. So, how are remote court hearings currently regulated, and how are they implemented in practice?


Vietnam: Legal issues related to the announcement of Economic Concentration when carrying out M&A transactions
  • Apolat Legal
March 29 2025

When carrying out M&A transactions, especially at large enterprises or corporations, one of the important legal issues to keep in mind is Procedures for notification of Economic Concentration. This is a mandatory requirement when these transactions can significantly affect the competitive environment in the market.


Vietnam: Loss of right to object in arbitration proceedings
  • Apolat Legal
March 29 2025

In arbitration proceedings, if a party discovers that the Arbitral Tribunal or Center has violated the provisions of the law or arbitration agreement, it can raise an objection. However, such objections are not always accepted.


Vietnam: Notable when carrying out the registration procedures for foreign investors to contribute capital/buy shares/buy contributed capital
  • Apolat Legal
March 29 2025

This update covers to following topics with respect to registration: 1. Registration procedures for foreign investors to contribute capital/buy shares/buy contributed capital, 2. Reviewing the company's target business lines, 3. Payment of the transfer value and 4. Amending the registration certificate.


Vietnam: Value-added tax rate for construction implementation contracts from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025
  • Apolat Legal
March 29 2025

Currently, in many construction implementation contracts, the parties often agree on a contract value that includes value-added tax (VAT). However, errors in determining the applicable VAT rate often occur, leading to errors in calculating the total contract value. Therefore, this article will provide guidance on accurately determining the VAT rate to assist parties involved in construction implementation contracts.


Vietnam: Things To Note When Filing A Patent In China
  • Apolat Legal
March 29 2025

Filing a patent in China is not overly complicated, but it must comply with the provisions of the Patent Law and the guidelines issued by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). Below are several key points that patent applicants in China should note.


Vietnam: Condition and duration for the application of incentive policies and support for new energy electricity development
  • Dentons Luat Viet
March 29 2025

The commitment to transition to renewables is strongly reflected in the Law on Electricity No. 61/2024/QH15, Decision No. 500/QD-TTg of May 15, 2023, on the National Power Development Plan for the 2021–2030 with a vision toward 2050, Decision No. 893/QD-TTg of July 26, 2023, on the National Energy Master Plan.


Vietnam: Guide to Vietnam Data Centre Regulations - Q&A
  • KPMG Law Limited
March 27 2025

To assist organizations in understanding and complying with these evolving requirements, KPMG Vietnam is pleased to present this Guide to Vietnam Data Centre Regulations, offering insights into the regulatory landscape and practical guidance for investors in this fast-growing sector.


Vietnam: Draft Law on Personal Data Protection: An Urgent Requirement and Legal Framework for Personal Data Protection in the Digital Era
  • ADK Lawyers
March 15 2025

The Ministry of Public Security has stated that the lack of legal regulations and enforcement mechanisms is insufficient to address the growing risks for data breaches. The Personal Data Protection Law is therefore essential to safeguard citizens’ rights, prevent data violations, and enhance the accountability of organizations, businesses, and individuals. This law will establish a robust legal foundation for protecting personal information amid Vietnam’s rapid digital transformation.


Vietnam: Copyright infringement of cinematography works
  • Apolat Legal
March 09 2025

The development of social media has served as a catalyst for the increase in copyright infringement. This article will clarify what constitutes copyright infringement according to the current Vietnamese legal provisions.


Vietnam: New Decree 175/2024 on Management of Construction Activity
  • DFDL Vietnam
March 09 2025

The Government recently issued Decree No. 175/2024/ND-CP (Decree 175), detailing several provisions and enforcement measures of the Law on Construction regarding the management of construction activities, which took effective on December 30, 2024 and replaces Decree No. 15/2021/ND-CP dated March 3, 2021 (“Decree 15”) and Decree No. 53/2017/ND-CP dated May 8, 2017 of the Government.


Vietnam: Understanding Vietnam’s New Internet Regulations - Decree 147
  • KPMG Law Limited
March 09 2025

On 9 November 2024, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 147/2024/ND-CP which supersedes Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP on management, provision, and use of internet services and online information guiding regulations on the same topic in various laws.


Vietnam: Major Changes in the Regulations of Land Use Right Certificate and Their Impacts on Property Rights
  • ADK Lawyers
March 09 2025

The Land Law 2024, with several significant new provisions, solidifies the viewpoints and policies of the Party. This includes, in particular, matters related to the issuance of LUR Certificates and the implications of these changes on the ownership of assets by land users.


Vietnam: Regulations on personal data protection in labour supervision and recruitment
  • ADK Lawyers
March 09 2025

This article will focus on analyzing some personal data protection regulations in labor supervision and recruitment according to the Draft Personal Data Protection Law.


Vietnam: Determining the procedural capacity of private enterprise owners
  • Apolat Legal
March 09 2025

In court proceedings, accurately determining the procedural capacity of parties is crucial, as each party has different rights and obligations in a civil case. This article discusses the determination of the procedural capacity of private enterprise owners – a special type of enterprise that requires careful attention.


Vietnam: Draft Law on Personal Data Protection - An Urgent Requirement and Legal Framework for Personal Data Protection in the Digital Era
  • ADK Lawyers
March 09 2025

The Personal Data Protection Law is essential to safeguard citizens’ rights, prevent data violations, and enhance the accountability of organizations, businesses, and individuals. This article will review issues such as big data, cloud storage, labour recruitment, compliance checks, business activities related to data, and others.


Vietnam: Legal Entanglements on the Transfer of Commercial Housing Sale and Purchase Agreements under the Law on Real Estate Business 2023
  • ADK Lawyers
March 09 2025

From 01 August 2024, when the Law on Housing 2023 and the Law on Real Estate Business 2023 replaced the Law on Housing 2014 and the Law on Real Estate Business 2014, the regulations on the transfer of housing sale and purchase agreements also changed.


Vietnam: Conditions and procedures for establishing a real estate exchange
  • Apolat Legal
March 09 2025

A real estate exchange is a venue where all services related to real estate transactions are conducted and provided. It ensures transparency and openness, helping investors confidently search for and invest in real estate. This article provides additional regulations on the conditions and procedures for setting up a real estate exchange according to current legal provisions.


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