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New Online Advertising Restrictions in Vietnam
  • Indochine Counsel
June 07 2021

At the end of March, the Government issued a decree amending administrative penalties for organizations involved in media business activities including advertising. The decree covers things from newspapers to online advertising and includes three provisions that are of concern regarding online advertising in Vietnam.


Official Fees on E-Commerce Permits and Licenses
  • DFDL Cambodia
June 07 2021

The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce issued a new announcement on the Granting of E-Commerce Permits and Licenses on 26 May 2021. Eligible applicants may now apply for e-commerce permits or licenses with immediate effect from the MOC through an online portal.


Thailand Makes Changes to Penalty Interest Rates Charged on Loan Repayments that go Into Default
  • DFDL Thailand
June 03 2021

On 10 April 2021, the Thai Government announced an Emergency Decree Amending Secitons 7 and 224 of the Civil and Commercial Code 2021 making significant changes to the very high default interest rates that may be charged on loans that fall into arrears or are not being properly paid off.


Key issues under the model power purchase agreement (PPA) for Rooftop Solar System
  • Venture North Law Firm
June 03 2021

In this update, we discuss some key issues under the model PPA used for rooftop solar system (RTS) under Circular 18/2020.


Comparison between a multiple member limited liability company and a joint stock company under Enterprise Law 2020
  • Venture North Law Firm
June 03 2021

This post provides a table for comparison between a multiple member limited liability company (Multiple LLC) and a joint stock company (JSC) under the Enterprise Law 2020 in some key areas.


Can an Uber driver be regarded as an employee under Vietnamese law?
  • Venture North Law Firm
June 03 2021

The UK court has recently considered that an Uber driver is a Worker of Uber under UK employment law. In this update, we will consider if similar conclusion could be reached under Vietnamese law using the UK court’s reasoning.


Can the secured party in a secured transaction be different from the obligee under Vietnamese law?
  • Venture North Law Firm
June 03 2021

This update discusses Decree 21 /2021 and whether the obligee must be the secured party in a secured transaction.


Comparison between VIAC and SIAC arbitration proceeding
  • Venture North Law Firm
June 03 2021

This update summarises the key steps in an arbitration proceeding at Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC) and Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC).


ADK Vietnam Legal Updates for May 2021
  • ADK Lawyers
June 02 2021

This newsletter provides a list of significant newly issued Vietnam legal documents in May, 2021.


The Battle of the Forms
  • Duane Morris & Selvam Singapore
June 01 2021

The complexity of the trade finance landscape is evident in the case of CIMB Bank Bhd v World Fuel Services Singapore Pte Ltd [2021] SGCA 19, where the Court of Appeal considered and analysed the same issues of diametrically opposite competing contracts, and arrived at the opposite conclusion to that of the High Court.


New guidance on customs codes for various import & export modes
  • PwC Legal Vietnam
May 31 2021

On 18 May, the General Department of Customs issued Decision 1357/QD-TCHQ setting out guidance on the customs codes for importing and exporting goods. This Decision will take effect from 1 June, replacing Official Letter 2765/TCHQ-GSQL issued back in 2015.


Vietnam Weekly Update - 27 May 2021
Cập Nhật Hàng Tuần Việt Nam - 27 Thang 5 2021
  • BLawyers Vietnam
May 31 2021

In this week’s Legal Update: 1. Preliminary assessment of environmental impacts; 2. Management of construction investment projects and construction investment cost; and 3. Recognition of consulting individuals and organizations in the network of consultants. assisting small and medium-sized enterprises.


Debt Recovery in Vietnam
  • Indochine Counsel
May 31 2021

This update discusses P2P Lending models, debt collection, and debt collection as a prohibited business investment activity.


Draft E-commerce regulations
  • PwC Legal Vietnam
May 31 2021

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has released draft amendments to Decree 52/2013 on E-commerce for public comment. With new rules being drafted to tighten up taxation of e-commerce, these proposed amendments underline the Vietnam government’s determination to regulate the e-commerce sector.


Personal Data Leaks in Vietnam
  • Indochine Counsel
May 25 2021

Personal data leaks, cyberattacks, Vietnam's cybersecurity law and its stalled implementing decree, and the lack of guidance on cyberattacks is discussed.


Vietnam Weekly Update - 21 May 2021
Cập Nhật Hàng Tuần Việt Nam - 21 Thang 5 2021
  • BLawyers Vietnam
May 24 2021

In this week’s Legal Update: Newly issued, amended, supplemented administrative procedures in the field of employment; Transfer profits to parent company abroad; and Several issues in the operations of credit institutions and foreign bank branches.


USPTO - Cambodia Patent Acceleration: Details Released
  • Abacus IP
May 24 2021

Under a new bilateral program agreed on October 23, 2020, US patents may now be used to accelerate the examination of Cambodian patent applications.


Bad Faith Trademark Applications in Cambodia
  • Abacus IP
May 23 2021

Bad faith trademark applications are not uncommon in Cambodia, though less widespread than a decade ago. While not mentioned nor defined under Cambodian law, applications made in bad are implicitly treated and the concept can be a useful tool to seek the cancellation or opposition of such a mark.


Vietnam Weekly Update - 14 May 2021
Cập nhật Hàng tuần Việt Nam - 14 Thang 5 2021
  • BLawyers Vietnam
May 18 2021

In this week's updates: Calculation of deductible expenses when determining CIT for leave expenses, Deductible expenses when determining income subject to CIT for foreign workers, foreign contractor tax finalization, and Paying monthly pension, social and unemployment insurance during COVID-19.


Interest Rates for P2P Lending in Vietnam
  • Indochine Counsel
May 18 2021

Before getting into the business of P2P lending, it is important to plan for the proper fees charges and to make sure that they are not only distinguished from interest but that the purpose of the fees is traceable to specific activities separate from the profit of the lenders.


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