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FAQ on Mediation in Southeast Asia
- DFDL Singapore
The inaugural edition of FAQ on Mediation in Southeast Asia is an essential guide to the benefits and challenges of commercial, court-ordered and private-party mediation. The engaging Q&A format asks all the questions you have about this emerging trend, followed by sharp and insightful answers provided by DFDL and Harry Elias' team of conflict-resolution experts.
Draft Circular proposes significant changes for foreign lenders and domestic borrowers
- Allens Vietnam
The Draft Circular replacing the current circular No. 12/2014/TT-NHNN on conditions for non-government guaranteed cross-border foreign loans was released on 11 May 2022 for public consultation. It proposes to tighten conditions for taking out these loans, in order to manage Vietnam's overall borrowing exposure and ensure proper use of foreign loans.
Myanmar: Banking and Finance Update Compendium
- DFDL Myanmar
In this compendium, DFDL has tracked all relevant notifications, directives, announcements, guidelines and clarifications relating to the banking and finance sector issued to the Central Bank of Myanmar and the Ministry of Commerce to provide a summarized analysis of the latest legislative developments that have taken place in Myanmar.
3 Notes For Importing Used Machinery, Equipment, And Technological Lines From Overseas Into Vietnam
- BLawyers Vietnam
The import of machinery, equipment, and technology from overseas into Vietnam is common, especially the import of used Machinery. This is a solution to help enterprises save initial investment costs. However, Vietnamese laws stipulate the import conditions for used Machinery and a strict quality examination process before customs clearance.
Vietnam: Comparison Between VIAC Arbitration Rules and SIAC Arbitration Rules
- ADK Lawyers
A Comparison Between Vietnam International Arbitration Centre Rules and Singapore International Arbitration Centre Rules
Use of digital signatures in e-financial transactions
- LNT & Partners
Digital signatures have become an essential part of the digitisation strategy of the banking sector in Vietnam. Even though the legality of digital signatures has been recognised by Vietnamese law, some risks and obstacles still undermine their use.
Vietnam's infrastructure sector: the landscape, opportunities and challenges
- Allens Vietnam
The Vietnamese Government has focused on developing infrastructure, but deficiencies in this area are still one of the biggest bottlenecks for investors. In this Report, we look at the current status of the infrastructure market, and examine key regulatory and structuring issues affecting project developers and financiers.
Cambodia: Update on Investment Law (as of April 2022)
- BNG Legal
The 2021 Law On Investment replaces the 1994 Law on Investment and the 2003 Amendment. The new Law applies to all investment projects registered with the CDC or the Municipal Provincial Sub-committees. Registered investment projects categories and general outlook are discussed.
A Detailed Analysis Of Decree 31/2021 Implementing The Investment Law 2020
- Venture North Law Firm
On 26 March 2021, the Government issued Decree 31 to detail and guide the implementation of the Investment Law 2020 (Decree 31/2021). Decree 31/2021 took effect on the signing date and replaced Decree 118/2015 guiding the Investment Law 2014 and other related documents.
Draft National Power Development Plan VIII – Is It A Milestone Of Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Section?
- BLawyers Vietnam
On 08 October 2021, after collecting the opinions from relevant Ministries, and other authorities, the MOIT completed the Draft PDP VIII and submitted it to the Prime Minister for review and approval. This article summarizes some highlights of the Draft PDP VIII updated to February 2022.
Renewable Energy in the Cambodia Energy Plan
- BNG Legal
Cambodia has relatively expensive electricity in comparison to its ASEAN neighbours. Domestic green energy production would contribute long term to cheaper electricity prices for consumers. In 2019 the Ministry of Mines and Energy produced the Cambodia Basic Energy Plan to ensure energy supply for Cambodia.
Vietnam February Newsletter: National Assembly Law No. 03 on the Law on Investment and Law on Enterprises
- ADK Lawyers
In this newsletter: 1) National Assembly issues Law No. 03/2022/QH15 amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Investment, the Law on Enterprises and a number of other laws, 2) Pausing the temporary import and re-export business of medical masks, medical gloves and anti-epidemic uniforms.
Thailand: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Thailand Across Various Industries
- DFDL Thailand
This article considers the various modes of dispute resolution used the most in Thailand, with particular reference to several key industry sectors of Thailand.
What factors will affect the outcome of labor dispute settlement at the Court?
- BLawyers Vietnam
A labour dispute is a dispute over rights, obligations and interests among the parties during the establishment, execution or termination of labour relations. This article discusses the factors that affect the outcome of labour dispute settlements at Court.
Must-Have Contents In A Prospectus
- BLawyers Vietnam
What contents need to be included in the Prospectus? In this article, BLawyers Vietnam presents a summary of the mandatory contents in the Prospectus in two cases.
Cambodia: The Certificate of Occupancy
- BNG Legal
All construction projects which require a construction permit, shall apply for a Certificate of Occupancy, as enforced in the Law on Construction. including any construction built before the enforcement of the Law on Construction and any construction built before December 20, 1997.
How to start a self-produced beer business in Vietnam
- BLawyers Vietnam
This article discusses conditions and requirements to legally produce and trade beer in Vietnam for self-produced beer businesses.
EY Vietnam Tax Update - January 2022
- EY Vietnam
In this update: 1) Prime Minister approves review of effectiveness of double taxation, 2) Guidance on the tax incentive conditions applicable to science and technology enterprises, 3) Increase in Social insurance contribution rates for expatriate, and 4) Increase the retained amount of Trade union funds for company’s use.
Myanmar: Labor Law Compliance in Myanmar
- BNG Legal
Labor laws and related regulations apply to all employer-employee relationships where the work is to be performed within Myanmar. This summary of Myanmar labor laws highlights important areas that may differ from practices in other countries.
Labour outsourcing – What are 5 acts of the labour outsourcer being prohibited by the law of Vietnam?
- BLawyers Vietnam
Labour outsourcing is where an employee enters a labour contract with an outsourcing company, after which such employee is assigned to work and under the management of another employer who is a labour outsourcer. Vietnamese law has regulations for prohibiting some acts against the labour outsourcer to protect rights and interests of employees.
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