How Lawyers Could Assist to Collect Debt

The collection of bad debt and late payment after sales or services are difficult and sensitive jobs in Vietnam. Therefore, such job has always been handled by the law firm in Vietnam whom is aware of law and the process. The lawyers in Vietnam whom receive the case should be well informed about the legal nature of the debt profile and they must have skills on debt recovery. Depending...

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Visa and Immigration Matters in Vietnam

Foreigners entering Vietnam for different purposes will need proper visas issued, failing which would lead to the revocation, invalidation of entry/exit/residence permits issued by Vietnamese competent authorities. The length of stay in Vietnam for foreigners depend on the visa type and the time duration specified on the visa itself....

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Vietnam Authority Received Request to Investigate Anti-Dumping Case of H-shaped Steel Product from Malaysia

On April 29th, 2020, Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) acknowledged the Dossier on request of investigation to impose the anti-dumping measures to H-shaped steel product originated from Malaysia from the companies representing the domestic industry (Requester). On July 10th, 2020, TRAV had confirmed the sufficiency of the dossiers according the the laws...

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Which Form of Investment – Branch or Company?

Foreign entities can set-up company or branch offices in Vietnam to carry out business activities. There are several main different aspects between opening a branch office or establishing a foreign owned company in Vietnam. Conditions - Permits for establishment of Vietnam-based branches of foreign enterprise shall each have a valid term of five years. -...

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What are Responsibility for Wrongful Request of Arrest of Ship?

According to Article 131 of Vietnam Maritime Law, the wrongful request of arrest of ship in Vietnam shall be subject to financial obligations. In particular: The applicant for arrest of a ship must be held legally liable for his request. If the request for arrest of a ship is wrongful, which may lead to any loss, such applicant shall be responsible for compensating...

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Debt Recovery Service in Vietnam

Debt recovery is always a big problem for businesses and individuals. In order to promote the production process, the process of debt recovery is always one of the concerns with the business leaders. One of the the appropriate method is the intervention of law. ANT Lawyers Co., Ltd is a leading legal consultancy in Vietnam, with a team of experienced lawyers and...

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How Foreigners Could Marry Vietnamese Wife?

When a foreigner marrying a Vietnamese, this is cross cultural marriage with challenges and complexity in relationships which could be legally difficult. The Vietnam laws on Marriage and Family on marriage and family relations involving foreign elements provide legal grounds to avoid false marriages to gain citizenship or conduct human trafficking. The following...

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Change of Headquarter of Da Nang Immigration Department

As of August 2018, according to the project for rearranging the administrative function of the Government and the Ministry of Public Security, Immigration Department of Da Nang has been merged into Immigration Department of Hanoi. Therefore, the procedures related to entry, exit of Vietnamese citizens and foreigners such as issuing visa, exempting visa, temporary residence...

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Da Nang promotes the development of Science and Technology

According to a report by the Ministry of Science and Technology, in 2019, the Science and Technology industry has achieved GDP growth of 46.11% and the labor productivity growth rate of 6.2%, these are achievements of Science and Technology of Vietnam in 2019. To continue the development of Science and Technology, Da Nang has set a goal of developing science and technology,...

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Anti-dumping of Goods Imported to Vietnam

Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam has carried out investigations to apply anti-dumping measures against some commodities imported into Vietnam. The law of Vietnam also has a number of law documents governing this matter in detail. Specifically, ordinance No. 20/2004/PL-UBTVQH11 issued on April 29th, 2004 of the Standing Committee of the National...

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Dialogue With Theme “Administrative Reform: A Key Role in EVFTA Implementation”

On June 30th, in Hanoi, European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (“EuroCham”) and Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform held the Dialogue. With theme “Administrative Reform: A Key Role in EVFTA Implementation”, the Dialogue is to discuss administrative reform ahead of the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (“EVFTA”) which...

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Family Office Services

Vietnam has been considered as an attractive fit for family offices. The Vietnam’s stock market has been around fifteen ten years. Fund certificates in various forms are available such as close ended fund, open ended fund, Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). Foreign investors are now allowed to hold up to 49% shares in a listed company and this room has been in the process to...

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What Are Obligations of Using Patent and Trademark?

When applicants of invention or mark are granted patent or trademark certificate, they are obliged to use these subjects. The reason for this provision which is, the owner may not use patents or trademarks in practical causing difficulties for the person who would like to use the patent and trademark in reality but cannot register as others has already registered. According...

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More Than 88,000 Billion VND Invested in Renewable Energy in Ninh Thuan

Ninh Thuan province of Vietnam is an attractive destination of foreign investors who want to invest in Vietnam energy industry. As of June 2020, Ninh Thuan province has 34 solar power projects, 13 wind power projects that have been granted investment policy decisions, with a total capital of over 88,782 billion VND. According to Department of Planning and Investment...

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Vietnam to Initiate the Investigation of Imposing Anti-dumping Measure to HFCS (AD11)

On June 29th 2020, Minister of Ministry of Industry and Trade signed the Decision No. 1715/QD-BCT regarding the Investigation of imposing Anti-dumping measure to some High Fructose Corn Sweetener Products with the HS Code of 1702.60.10 and 1702.60.20 from People’s Republic of China and Republic of Korea (Case AD11). Related parties may by themselves or authorize to experienced...

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In The First Half of 2020, Foreign Investment in Vietnam Reached 15.67 Billion USD

In the first half of 2020, foreign investment in Vietnam reached 15.67 billion USD Influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic, foreign investment in Vietnam continued a downward trend, reaching 15.67 billion USD in the first 6 months of 2020. However, the situation is gradually improving. According to data from the Foreign Investment Agency (Ministry of Planning and...

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