Public Consultation on the Investigation of the Application of Anti-circumvention Measures Against a Cane Sugar Products

The Ministry of Industry and Trade hold a public consultation session on the investigation of the application of anti-circumvention measures against a number of cane sugar products (Case No.AC02. AD13-AS01) on March 09th, 2022 (Hanoi time), in the online platform.   On September 21st, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued the Decision No.2171/QD-BCT on the investigation of the application of anti-circumvention measures against a number of cane sugar products. According to the regulation on Law on Foreign trade management,...

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Dispute settlement method for employee when separating enterprises in Vietnam

In Vietnam, reorganization of an enterprise means the division, separation, consolidation, merger or transformation of an enterprise. In particular, when separating enterprises, in addition to legal issues related to enterprise separation procedures, registration for newly formed enterprises, the introduction of a plan for the employees of the separated company is also a matter of concern. The transferor company and the transferee company need to allocate and use the existing labor force accordingly. It is important to ensure the interests of workers....

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Extend Deadline for Final Review for the Application of Anti-dumping Measures on Galvanized Steel Products from the Korea and China

The Ministry of Industry and Trade extend deadline for final review for the application of anti-dumping measures on some products galvanized steel products originating from the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China (case No. ER01.AD02).  International trade dispute law firm in Vietnam  On June 04th, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued the Decision No.1524/QD-BCT on the final review of the application of anti-dumping measures to a number of galvanized steel products originating from the People’s Republic of...

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What Are Challenges in Debt Recovery Litigation Procedures for Enterprise

In the operation of the enterprises, the arising of bad debts could be unavoidable. However, in order to be able to file lawsuit and collect debts and minimize bad debts in practice, there are still many difficulties. Currently, the process of debt recovery according to the provisions of the law still encounter many problems and shortcomings, while enterprises need more effective solutions to recover debts fully and quickly in order to ensure revenue and financial balance for enterprise.   In order to be able to recover debts according to...

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Implementation of the UKVFTA Agreement

On May 1st, 2021, the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the United Kingdom (UKVFTA) officially came into effect, marking an important symbolic step in the growing partnership between Vietnam and UK, facilitating the trade between the two countries, hence making more UK investors choose Vietnam as a destination to make investment, and set up company for operation to enjoy the benefits of the agreement.   Law Firm in Vietnam The UKVFTA has provided regulations governing bilateral trade between the two countries with a value...

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Regulations on foreigners owning real estate in Vietnam

How Foreigners Could Buy Real Estate in Vietnam? Regulations on foreigners owning real estate in Vietnam are regulated in Civil Code 2015, Law on Land 2013, Law on Housing 2014, Decree no. 99/2015/ND- CP on guidelines the Law on Housing and related documents.   Real estate dispute lawyers in Vietnam For land, foreign individuals are not eligible to use land assigned or leased by the State, recognized land use rights, received transfer of land use rights. However, a foreign-invested enterprise could be allocated or leased land by the...

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Venue for Dispute Settlement by Arbitration in Vietnam

What is Venue for Dispute Settlement by Arbitration in Vietnam? According to Article 11 of Vietnam Law on Commercial Arbitration, the venue for dispute settlement by arbitration in Vietnam is as agreed by parties or decided by arbitration council.  In particular:    Arbitration Lawyers in Vietnam The parties may reach agreement on venues for dispute settlement. If no agreement is made, the arbitration council shall decide on such venue. A venue for dispute settlement may be within or outside the Vietnamese territory. Unless...

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Forms of Disputes and Approaches to Settlement in Vietnam

Dispute in Vietnam could be between parties in business transaction, foreign investors and Vietnam government, or between countries in implementing international treaties.      Forms of Disputes and Approaches to Settlement in Vietnam The formation of market economy in Vietnam took place in the context of the development in the width and depth of the economic ties at a significant fast pace that make Vietnam an important part of the world supply chain. Vietnam suppliers could sell the goods and services to the world...

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Determination of Competence between Court and Arbitration in Vietnam

Dispute resolution is always a matter of concern in Vietnam when it comes to the regulations and the effective enforcement of government authority.   Arbitral Award Enforcement Law Firm in Vietnam The Council of Judges of the Supreme People’s Court issued Resolution 01/2014/NQ-HDTP in order to provide guidelines for the Law on Commercial Arbitration in Vietnam on dispute resolution process. Accordingly, the courts in Vietnam are permitted to deal with disputes which are agreed to be settled by arbitrators in the following cases: i) There...

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Application of Administrative Measures to Protect Intellectual Property Rights in Vietnam

Since joining WTO, Vietnam has been coping to comply with the international commitments in general and intellectual property area in particular. In order to ensure fair legal environment and the benefits of intellectual property right holders, the Vietnam laws provide a number of ways in which holders can apply the following methods to protect their intellectual property rights in Vietnam:   Filing Lawsuit to protect intellectual property rights in Vietnam Negotiation: requesting organizations, individuals committing infringement acts...

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What is Value-added Tax Reduction Policy in 2022?

In order to stimulate growth and recover the economy after the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government has issued a policy to reduce value added tax. The reduction of value-added tax is an effective solution and tool to stimulate consumption and is expected to create a driving force for rapid development to help businesses restore business and production.   The value-added tax reduction policy has been promulgated by Decree 15/2022/ND-CP stipulating the tax exemption and reduction policy according to the National Assembly’s...

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