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Responsibilities of Enterprises when employing Foreign Workers
Author: Nguyen Thi Huyen Anh – Senior Associate Tran Nguyen Phuong Thanh – Paralegal In...
Is it Mandatory for Enterprises to Appoint Personal Data Protection Personnel?
The emergence of the Law on Personal Data Protection, Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP, and most recently,...
How Does the Draft Decree on Administrative Sanctions for Personal Data Violations Regulate Acts and Penalties? (Part 2)
If Part 1 focused primarily on the initial stages of data collection and processing, Part...
How Does the Draft Decree on Administrative Sanctions for Personal Data Violations Regulate Acts and Penalties? (Part 1)
Immediately following the entry into force of the Law on Personal Data Protection and Decree...
Guidelines for Drafting a Personal Data Protection Policy Under the New Law (Part 1)
A personal data protection policy is defined as a mandatory document that every enterprise must...
Capital Contribution Errors: Losing The Right To Become A Member Or Shareholder Due To Misunderstanding The Nature Of The Transaction
In business practice, particularly among startups and small and medium-sized enterprises, the term “capital contribution”...
Withdrawal of a Lawsuit for Out-of-Court Negotiation: A Strategic Perspective in Dispute Resolution
In the practice of dispute resolution, it is not uncommon for a case already accepted...
Transactions With Related Parties And Conditions For Validity
Related party transactions refer to transactions or contracts entered into between an enterprise and individuals...
Conditions for the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration’s Awards in Vietnam
Author: Nguyen Huyen Anh – Lawyer Le Hong Dang – Paralegal According to the provisions...
Removing Bottlenecks For Long-Term Projects: The Right To Freely Adjust The Operating Term Of An Investment Project
Author: Tran Phuong Nam – Lawyer Le Hong Dang – Paralegal During the implementation of...
Legal Impacts Of Narrowing The Scope Of Projects Subject To Investment Policy Approval Under The 2025 Law On Investment
Author: Tran Phuong Nam – Lawyer Tran Trung Hieu – Paralegal The Investment Law No....
The New Landscape Of Conditional Business Investment Sectors From 2026: Reductions And Transformations
Author: Tran Phuong Nam – Lawyer Tran Pham Tuong Van – Paralegal As part of...
Statute of Limitations in Commercial Contract Disputes and Risk Control Measures for Enterprises
Author: Nguyen Huyen Anh – Senior Lawyer Nguyen Khanh Duy – Paralegal In commercial activities,...
Foreign Direct Investment Procedures: Issuing Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) Before Investment Registration Certificate (IRC)
Author: Tran Phuong Nam – Lawyer Vo Nguyen Truc Linh – Legal Department The entry...
When Can an Employer Temporarily Suspend an Employee from Work?
During the operation of an enterprise, there are many situations in which where the employer...
Intellectual Property Disputes: Court Litigation Or Commercial Arbitration?
Author: Nguyen Thi Huyen Anh – Senior Lawyer Vo Nguyen Truc Linh – Legal Department...
The Mediation Mechanism In Civil Procedure: Legal Nature And The Risk Optimization Problem For Enterprises
Author: Nguyen Thi Huyen Anh – Senior Lawyer Tran Phuong Nam – Lawyer The right...
Special Investment Procedures: New Policies Applicable to High-Tech and Semiconductor Projects
In the era of global competition for core technologies, the time required for project implementation...
Investment From Vietnam To Foreign Countries: Streamlined Procedures, Paving The Way For Vietnamese Enterprises To Expand Globally
Author: Tran Phuong Nam – Lawyer Ho Thanh Quang – Paralegal Outward investment from Vietnam...
Invalid Arbitration Agreements: Common Causes and Ways for Enterprises to Prevent Risks
Author: Nguyen Huyen Anh – Lawyer Ho Thanh Quang – Paralegal 1. Overview of arbitration...
Legal Regulations Regarding Electronic Evidence In Civil Proceedings
Author: Nguyen Huyen Anh – Lawyer Tran Pham Tuong Van – Paralegal Against the backdrop...
Applying The Force Majeure Clause to exempt liability under the contract
In the current context, where changes in economic factors, policies, and politics are strongly impacting...
Conditions for Granting a License for Establishment of a Representative Office of Foreign Traders in Vietnam
In order to establish a commercial presence in the form of a Representative Office (RO)...
Closure of a Representative Office of a Foreign Trader in Vietnam
The process of terminating the operation of a foreign Representative Office (RO) in Vietnam is...
New regulations on foreign e-commerce platforms operating in Vietnam
According to the latest legal regulations applicable from 2026, foreign e-commerce platforms operating in Vietnam...
E-commerce Law 2025: Mandatory Obligations for Platform Management Entities from July 2026
From July 2026, the E-commerce Law 2025 establishes a stricter regulatory framework for platform owners...
05 new points of the Law on investment 2025 effective from March 01, 2026
Law on Investment No. 143/2025/QH15 was passed by the 15th National Assembly of the Socialist...
State-owned enterprises’ management of subsidiaries and Capital contributions
Author: Ha Minh Khang – Lawyer Le Hong Dang – Paralegal Pursuant to Law No....
Salary, remuneration and bonus regime in state-owned enterprises (2026)
Author: Ha Minh Khang – Lawyer Tran Trung Hieu – Paralegal Pursuant to Law No....
Regulations on investment activities of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in 2026
Author: Ha Minh Khang – Lawyer Nguyen Khanh Duy – Paralegal Pursuant to the Law...
Disclosure Obligations of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in 2026
Author: Ha Minh Khang – Lawyer Ho Thanh Quang – Paralegal According to the Law...
Transfer of Investment Projects and Capital of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) under the 2025 Law
Author: Ha Minh Khang – Lawyer Tran Pham Tuong Van – Paralegal The transfer of...
Restructuring of state capital in enterprises under the New law 2025: Key amendments
Author: Ha Minh Khang – Lawyer Tran Phuong Nam – Lawwyer Pursuant to Law No....
Principles of capital mobilization and lending of state-owned enterprises (SOES) under the New regulations of 2026
Author: Ha Minh Khang – Lawyer Tran Phuong Nam – Lawwyer Pursuant to the Law...
What should enterprises pay attention to regarding unilateral contract termination clauses?
To lawfully unilaterally terminate a civil or commercial contract and avoid compensation risks, enterprises must...
Enterprise risk management: key issues enterprises must pay attention to (Part 1)
The year 2026 marks a turning point in enterprise governance as new legal regulations impose...
New Standards for “Consent” and the Burden of Proof
The standards for data subject “Consent” have evolved significantly from Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP toward the...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Personal Data Rights
The development of artificial intelligence (“AI”) has had an impact on many aspects of social...
Internal control responsibilities and data sharing within organizations
The promulgation of the Law on Personal Data Protection 2025 and Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP has...
Personal data protection Personnel under Decree 356: In-house Implementation or Hiring Professional External Services?
Under the Personal Data Protection Law 2025 and Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP, businesses have the right...
Conditions for the transfer of data to partners to be considered “valid”
In operational practice, many enterprises implicitly assume that transferring data to partners is an “obvious”...
Regulations regarding Personal Data under current Personal Data Protection Law
According to the Law on Personal Data Protection 2025 and Decree 356/2025/ND-CP, enterprises (in the...
Data and Legal Considerations in Outsourcing Contracts (Part 1)
In modern governance models, the use of outsourcing services for functions such as accounting and...
Overview of New Regulations and Incentive Mechanisms under Decree 354/2025/ND-CP on Concentrated Digital Technology Zones
Decree No. 354/2025/ND-CP stipulates special investment incentive mechanisms for Concentrated Digital Technology Zones, applying the...
Claims for Damages in Commercial Contracts
Definition of Damages: Under the Commercial Law of 2005, compensation for damages is one of...
Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP: Which enterprises are exempt from personal data procedures?
According to the latest regulations, micro-enterprises, household businesses, and startups are eligible for exemptions or...
[2026 Update] Cross-Border Data Transfer under Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP: Regulations and Compliance Procedures
Cross-border transfers of personal data under Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP include storing data on overseas servers/cloud...
Rights of Personal Data Subjects and methods of obtaining consent under Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP
Under Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP, the responsibilities of data processing organizations have been significantly strengthened, with...
Differentiating between Business License to provide cyber information security services and product and Business License for Civil Cryptography Products and Services: Confusions to Eliminate
The Business License to provide Cyber Information Security Services and Products (“Cyber Information Security License”) and...
Execution of Electronic Labor Contracts: Compliance Conditions and Implementation Process
An electronic labor contract (e-Contract) has the same legal validity as a paper-based contract if...
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Penalties For Personal Data Violations According To The Latest Draft Decree
Key takeaways: Applicable Entities Forms of Sanction Provisions on Monetary Fines Specific Groups of Violations...
Legal Newsletter, April 2026
Key takeaways: The Establishment of National Data Infrastructure Pillars (Decision No. 11/2026/QĐ-TTG) Changes To The...
Procedures for Resolving Labor Complaints and Labor Disputes
Key takeaways: Labor Complaints Procedures for Individual Labor Dispute Conciliation by Labor Conciliators Procedures for...
New Legal Framework for E-commerce in Vietnam: Key Updates on the 2025 Law
Key takeaways: Tightening Compliance Obligations for Foreign Entities Establishing a Regulatory Mechanism for Affiliate Marketing...
Legal Notice on Personal Data effective January 1, 2026
Key takeaways: Promptly supplement personal data-related clauses into contracts and agreements established between enterprises and...
Summary of key highlights Corporate Income Tax law 2025
Key takeaways: How is the CIT Tax period determined from October 01, 2025? Expansion of...
Guidelines on impact and risk assessment under Vietnamese Data Law
Key takeaways: Key Definitions How to Use This Guide Summary Table of Assessment Types
Myanmar – Noticeable Facts to Be Followed by Companies Recently Issued by DICA Myanmar
Key takeaways: Additional Documents Required for Annual Return (AR) Further Compliance Requirements for Share Transfers...
Laos – Legal and Policy Framework for Industrial Estates in the Lao PDR
Key takeaways: Investment Models Qualifications for Approval Policies Supporting Investment Timeframe for Approval Prohibitions
Cambodia – Customs Formalities for Goods of United States Origin
Key takeaways: Policy Overview on Implementation of Zero Preferential Duty Strict Vehicle Eligibility Criteria Procedure...
New Provisions under the Corporate Income Tax Law Effective from October 1, 2025
Content: The Taxpayers Taxable Income Tax-Exempt Income New Provisions on the Tax Period New Provisions...
New provisions under Decree No. 239/2025/ND-CP amending and supplementing Decree No. 31/2021/ND-CP
Content: Clause 7 of Article 2. Definitions Clause 1 of Article 6. Receipt of applications...
Thailand – New Electronic Trademark Registration Certificates under the Madrid Protocol
Key takeaways: Key Features of the New Certificates How Certificates Are Delivered Digital Signatures for...
Myanmar – Cybersecurity Law No. 1/2025 Now in Effect
Key takeaways: Purpose of this Decision Type of Business Requirements for Permission of Business Operation...
Laos – Licensing for Business Operations in Public Works and Transport 2025
Key takeaways: Purpose of this Decision Type of Business Requirements for Permission of Business Operation...
Cambodia – Declaration on the Opening & Closing of Enterprises & Establishments under the Labour Law
Key takeaways: Laws and Regulations Responsible Person Application Procedures Application Procedures Penalties and Conclusion
6 Significant recent legal developments
Content: Amended Law on Enterprises 2025 (amending and supplementing several provisions of the Law on...
Myanmar – 2025 Investment Privileges for Foreign Companies
Key takeaways: Expanded Investment Opportunities New Export Right for Foreign Companies Key Advantages for Investors...
Laos – A Legislation regarding the Payment Service System (Part 2)
Key takeaways: Legislation Purposes Requirements for Cross-Border Payment Service Providers Mandatory Documents for Cross-Border Payment...
Laos – A Legislation regarding the Payment Service System (Part 1)
Key takeaways: Legislation Purposes Requirements Document Mandatary Documents for Filling a License to Operate as...
Changes related to work permits of foreign employees working in vietnam
Content: Scope; Licensing and management authority; Addition of working form for capital contribution under VND...
ILAWASIA PDPA Whistleblower 2025
PDPA remains a key concern for law firms and legal practitioners in the increasingly complex...
Legal consulting service
Key Takeaways: Regular consulting service at CDLAF How we do it Our people How you...
Modernizing Thailand’s Patent System: Key Updates in the New Draft Patent Act
Key Takeaways: Revised Non-Patentable Inventions Transparency Examination Process Amendments to Official Fees Amendments to Official...
The Advantages of Singapore Corporate Income Tax
Key Takeaways: Legislation Purposes The Responsible Authorities Document Requirements for Fuel Inspection and Quality Certification...
New Legislation regarding the Fuel Quality Inspection and Recognition Procedures in Lao PDR
Key Takeaways: Legislation Purposes The Responsible Authorities Document Requirements for Fuel Inspection and Quality Certification...
Cambodia – Trusts as a Strategic Legal Tool for Investors
Key Takeaways: Growth Momentum of Cambodia’s Trust SectorB. Legal Safeguards Qualified Trustees Supervision and Control...
Guide to E-ID Registration for Agencies and Organizations
Key Takeaways: Eligible Users Registration Method
The new publications in July 2025
Key Takeaways: Vietnam Compliance Calendar 2025 Guidelines for collecting suppoerting documents The process for Accounting...
Guidelines on Social Insurance contributions from July 1, 2025
Key Takeaways: Regarding the subjects, contribution rates, and payment methods For enterprise and cooperative executives...
Myanmar – Dissolution of a Company under Insolvency Law
Key Takeaways: Winding up a company Types of Winding up a company Voluntarily Winding Up...
Cambodia – Working Overtime, Paid Holidays & Suspension of Weekly Rest (Prakas 112/25)
Key Takeaways: The conditions and procedures for applying to work overtime beyond normal hours, on...
Laos – Payment for Land Use Rights via Online Platforms
Key Takeaways: Purposes Categories Platforms The Proof of Payment The Form of Payment
Laos – Operation of Buy and Sale Gold Business through Electronic Platform
Key Takeaways: Purpose Terms Requirements Collateral Requirements Licensing for Electronic Gold Trading Service Timefram
Scrutiny guidelines to prevent land holding for the benefit of foreigners
Key Takeaways: The Checking Guidelines for Preventing Holding Land for the Benefit of Foreigners Penalties...
Cambodia – Settling collective and individual labour disputes
Key Takeaways: Resolving a Collective Labour Dispute Resolving an Individual Labour Dispute
An overview of personal data protection law in Thailand
Key Takeaways: Personal data under the protection of the Personal Data Protection Act Key Steps...
Establishing an NGO in LAO PDR
Key Takeaways: Legal And Procedural Requirements A. Application for an Operation Permit (OP) B. Work...
Myanmar Opens New Export Opportunities for Foreign Companies
Key Takeaways: Myanmar Expands Export Rights for Foreign Companies List of Eligible Export Products No...
Director’s Criminal Liabilities under Thai Laws
Key Takeaways: 1. Director’s Liability – Limited Companies – Public Companies 2. Criminal Liability 3....
Cambodia to Launch an Accessing Office of WIPO
Key Takeaways: Benefits of WIPO DAS Security & Management by WIPO How DAS Works
The national Intellectual property policy 2023 – 2028
Key Takeaways: Business Requirements and Qualifications Processing Time and Fees Business License Validity & Renewal
Tourism Business in Laos: A Guide for Investors and Entrepreneurs
Key Takeaways: Strategy 1: Create intellectual property laws and regulations aligned with international agreements Strategy...
Thailand Petroleum 25th Onshore Bidding Round: Invitation for Petroleum Exploration and Production Rights
Key Takeaways: Bid Blocks Overview Northeastern Region (7 Blocks) Central Region (2 Blocks) Qualifications for...
Announcement of Supporting Documents for Share Transfer and Change of Directors Under the Myanmar Companies Law (MCL) 2017
Key Takeaways: Key Requirements Under MCL 2017 Transfer of Shares Change of Directors Additional Announcement...
Unlocking Opportunities in Senior and Dependent Care Businesses
Key Takeaways: 1. Licenses 2. Additional Requirements for Foreign Companies 3. Business Incentives
The Evolution of Taxation in Thailand’s E-commerce
Key Takeaways: 1. Income Tax Personal Income Tax (PIT) Corporate Income Tax (CIT) 2. Value...
Thailand’s Top-up Tax Decree: Aligning with Global Standards while Supporting Investment
Key Takeaways: 1. Tax imposed under the Top-up Tax Decree Domestic Top-up Tax Foreign Top-up...
The Rise of Data Centers: Why Thailand is Becoming a Hotspot for Colocation Services
Key Takeaways: 1. Laws and Regulations License and Permits Foreign Shareholder 2. Incentives BOI Promotion...
