Legal & Regulatory

Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Import Standards, Offshore Indirect Investment Requirements, and Proposed SME Tax Breaks

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In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight changes to machinery import standards, discuss proposed SME tax breaks, and analyze new regulations pertaining to offshore indirect investment

Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Business Registration Fines, Lost and Damaged Bill Guidance, and Increased Scrutiny of Real Estate Loans

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In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we explore new fines for late business registration, review guidance on lost and damaged bills, and highlight increased restrictions for real estate lending.

Leveraging Vietnamese Customs to Block Counterfeit Exports

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Trademark violations can be a significant risk for producers manufacturing in any emerging market. Learn how to mitigate this risk by working with Vietnam’s customs officials to ensure counterfeits never leave Vietnamese shores.

Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Life Insurance, Relaxing Airport Restrictions, and New Classification for Securities Trading in Vietnam

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In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss Vietnams introduction of universal life insurance, highlight relaxing airport restrictions, and analyze the impact of changing classifications for stocks trading in Vietnam.

Managing Corporate Name Infringement in Vietnam

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Protecting your brand reputation is an integral party of any overseas expansion. Read more to understand the risks presented by name infringement in Vietnam, and learn how to make use of updated legal protections issued under recent circulars.

Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Business Climate Improvements, Foreign Currency Credit, and Auto Import Taxation

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In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight efforts to improve vietnamese business competitiveness, analyze recent limitations on foreign currency lending, and discuss rising discontent with auto taxation.

The Guide to Drafting PPP Proposals and Feasibility Studies in Vietnam

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On March 1st, 2016, the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Interior passed Circular 02/2016/TT-BKHDT regarding the preparation and appraisal of PPP project proposals and feasibility studies. Read more for specific requirements and methods of evaluation for both reports.

Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Timber Export Standards, Venture Capital Funding, and Proposed Increases to Business Licensing Fees

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In this weeks Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight mutual recognition of timber regulations between the EU and Vietnam, discuss new regulations on venture capital funding, and analyze the impact of proposed business licensing fees slated for 2017.

Public Private Partnerships in Vietnam – Part 2: The Tendering Process

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Public Private Partnerships (PPP) are a growing and profitable entry point to the Vietnamese market. For firms seeking to tap into these opportunities, several steps must be followed as part of the investment process, including the preparation of a project proposal, its submission, and the tendering process.

Vietnam News Brief: Information Security, Venture Capital Regulations, and New Tariff on Steel Imports

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In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss the consolidation of information security legislation, analyze the impact of impending legislation pertaining to venture capital, and highlight Vietnam’s new tariff on steel imports.

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