This Alert is to provide the latest development on the on-the-spot (OTS) export and import transaction in Vietnam as of 2023.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of corporate bonds, and discusses some key legal and practical issues for foreign investors and domestic issuers on bond transactions in Vietnam. It delves into: an overview of corporate bonds, details on insurance processes, bond depositories and trading for domestic bonds.
Government officials from Cambodia and Singapore signed the Second Protocol Amending the DTA between the respective countries on the 2nd of November 2023. The purpose of the Second Protocol ensures that the Cambodia-Singapore DTA is consistent with the latest international tax protocol.
In 2021 two regulations launched regarding VAT on E-Commerce as below: Sub-Decree No. 65 dated April 8th, 2021 on implementing the VAT on E-Commerce, and Prakas No. 542 dated September 8th, 2021 on rules and procedures for implementing the VAT on E-Commerce Transactions.
Vietnamese law provides for a relatively detailed framework on management of an apartment building. However, several important issues, which are discussed in this update, are still not adequately addressed.
On 8 November 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Official Letter 8631 to publish answers to certain questions on lending regulations under Circular 6/2023 of the SBV dated 28 June 2023 amending Circular 39/2016 of the SBV dated 30 December 2016 on lending activities of credit institutions (CIs) and/or foreign bank branches with customers.
On 18 September 2023, the Government issued Decree 70 to amend various regulations on management of foreign employees under current Decree 152/2020. Decree 70/2023 took effect immediately upon its issuance. In this update we discuss the notable changes introduced under Decree 70/2023.
On 24 April 2023, the Justices of the Supreme Court of Vietnam (the Supreme Court) hosted an online seminar to tackle some issues that arise in the courts’ trial practice. In this post, we will discuss some clarifications from the Official Letter that we find interesting or noteworthy.
On 5 December 2023, the Central Bank of Myanmar issued a directive to authorized dealer banks, stating that the Central Bank will no longer determine the exchange rates on the online trading platform, and the exchange rates will be determined by market forces.
This eighth draft of the new Land Law continues to improve the administrative land management system and expand the rights of land users, including foreign-invested economic organisations. This update discusses the key highlights of the new draft.
The key to navigate distressed M&A substantially relies upon striking a balance between the potentially high commercial gains and the special legal risks peculiar to distressed assets. This article discusses what buyers should be mindful of and how they can manage the key legal risks for the best possible desirable outcome.
On 18 September 2023, Vietnam’s Government introduced the Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP amending the Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP dated 30 December 2020 concerning foreign employees in Vietnam and the administration of Vietnamese employees employed by foreign entities in Vietnam. Among several updates, highlighted below are two primary groups of changes concerning foreign employees in Vietnam.
On the 20th of November 2023, the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City officially released Letter No. 7028/SCT-QLXNK, outlining collaborative efforts for the execution of the 2023 Shopping Season. This initiative aligns with the directives set forth in Plan No. 1976/KH-UBND, issued on the 15th of May 2023.
To meet its climate commitments and achieve net-zero by 2050, the Vietnam government has taken steps to establish a legal framework for the development of renewable energy. This effort has included enticing foreign investments in wind power. This article discusses market access and foreign market access.
On 20 June 2023, the National Assembly promulgated the Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights No. 19/2023/QH15 (the “New PCR Law”), aimed to replace its almost 13 year old predecessor – the Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights No. 59/2010/QH12 promulgated on 17 November 2010, as guided by Decree No. 99/2011/ND-CP (the “Current PCR Law”).
On 9 January 2023, the Government issued Law No. 15/2023/QH15 on Medical Examination and Treatment superseding Law No. 40/2009/QH12 with the goal of bringing a more forward legal framework corresponding to current medical practice beginning on 1 January 2024. This update provides valuable details on the new law.
On October 9, 2023, the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand announced its plan for 2024 to focus primarily on competition, unfair trading, and antitrust policies for e-commerce businesses with a value of over THB 100 billion (approximately USD 2.87 million).
Further to our update on 1 August regarding the draft Resolution on Global Minimum Tax policy in Vietnam issued for public consultation, the National Assembly has just approved this Resolution on 29 November. The Resolution takes effect from 1 January 2024.
The National Assembly of Vietnam has passed a Resolution in respect of the OECD’s Pillar Two Model Rules. The Resolution will come into effect from 01 January 2024. The Resolution requires large multinational groups to pay a global minimum corporate income tax of 15% on profit in each jurisdiction.
This article discusses franchising in Cambodia, types of franchises, recordal / registration, and relevant legislation.
Important Vietnamese legal terms can be looked up, with the corresponding term in the other language presented (Vietnamese <-> English). Very helpful resource for those professionals working in both languages
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