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DealstreetAsia Interviewt Den Rechtsanwalt In Vietnam, Dr. Oliver Massmann – Vietnams Neue Ära Der Desinvestition Staatseigener Unternehmen: Vom Verkauf Staatlicher Vermögenswerte Zur Strategischen Kapitalallokation
Vietnam enters a new phase of state-owned enterprise reform, shifting from high-profile consumer asset sales to strategic infrastructure and energy sector divestments. This transformation requires sophisticated international investors willing to accept minority stakes while the government maintains control through differentiated ownership levels. The success hinges on bridging valuation gaps, strengthening minority shareholder protections, and aligning SOE reforms with Vietnam's broader capital market ambit
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Vietnam Liberalises Private Airport Investments, Modernizes Aircraft Leasing Rules And Strengthens Operational Oversight
Vietnam has fundamentally overhauled its aviation legal framework with the Civil Aviation Law 2025 and implementing decrees, effective July 1, 2026. The reforms establish explicit rules for private investment in airport infrastructure, streamline airport certification procedures, introduce a comprehensive framework for airport concessions, and modernize aircraft leasing regulations. How will these changes impact foreign investors, airport operators, and airlines operating in Vietnam's rapidly expanding avia
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Reshaping Investment Selection For The Next Generation Of Investment Projects
Vietnam's Decree No. 274/2026/NĐ-CP fundamentally transforms how business investment projects are procured by consolidating investor selection into a unified framework that integrates procurement with investment approval, land administration, and project implementation. This comprehensive reform shifts procurement from a standalone tender process to a continuous regulatory lifecycle where commitments made during investor selection become binding contractual obligations throughout project delivery.
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Über Die WTO-Compliance Hinaus: Warum Vietnam Ein Genehmigungsfiktion Verfahren Für Verbindliche Zollauskünfte Einführen Sollte-Lernen Von Internationalen Best Practices Zur Schaffung Der Nächsten Generation Der Handelserleichterung
Vietnam hat das WTO Handelserleichterungsabkommen vollständig umgesetzt und einen Rechtsrahmen für verbindliche Zollauskünfte geschaffen. Nun bietet sich die Chance, über WTO-Mindeststandards hinauszugehen und durch Einführung einer Genehmigungsfiktion nach deutschem Vorbild zu einer der weltweit führenden Jurisdiktionen für vorhersehbare Zollverwaltung zu werden. Diese Reform würde Rechtssicherheit stärken, Investitionsentscheidungen beschleunigen und Vietnams i
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Beyond WTO Compliance: Why Vietnam Should Introduce A Deemed Approval Mechanism For Advance Customs Rulings Learning From International Best Practices To Build The Next Generation Of Trade Facilitation
Vietnam has fully implemented the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement by establishing advance customs rulings, but now faces an opportunity to move beyond minimum compliance. By introducing a deemed approval mechanism—where applications are automatically approved if Customs fails to respond within statutory deadlines—Vietnam could distinguish itself as one of Asia's most predictable and investor-friendly customs jurisdictions, strengthening its competitive position for foreign direct investment.
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Vượt ra ngoài tuân thủ WTO: Vì sao Việt Nam nên áp dụng cơ chế “được coi là phê duyệt” đối với các quyết định trước về hải quan – Học hỏi từ thông lệ quốc tế để xây dựng thế hệ kế tiếp về tạo thuận lợi thương mại
Vietnam has consistently demonstrated its willingness to exceed minimum international standards when modernizing its legal system. From Đổi Mới to WTO accession, from EVFTA implementation...
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Vietnam Opens The Door To A New Wave Of Energy Investment: Decree 272 Creates Major Opportunities For Foreign Investors
Vietnam's newly promulgated Decree 272/2026/ND-CP establishes a transparent regulatory framework for international energy investment, introducing accelerated approval timelines, reduced administrative burdens, and clear financial requirements for offshore wind and power grid infrastructure projects. Could this decree finally provide the predictable investment environment that foreign developers and financial institutions have been seeking in one of Asia's fastest-growing energy markets?
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Anwalt in Vietnam Dr. Oliver Massmann – Vietnam schreibt die Regeln für Auslandsinvestitionen neu: Was Resolution Nr. 10 für globale Investoren bedeutet
Vietnam hat mit der Politbüro-Resolution Nr. 10 einen strategischen Kurswechsel in seiner Auslandsinvestitionspolitik vollzogen. Statt auf kostengünstige Fertigung und umfassende Steueranreize setzt das Land künftig auf qualitativ hochwertige Investitionen in Spitzentechnologien, Innovation und nachhaltige Wirtschaftsentwicklung. Welche konkreten Sektoren werden priorisiert und wie müssen internationale Investoren ihre Strategien anpassen, um von diesem Paradigmenwechsel zu profitieren?
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Lawyer In Vietnam Dr. Oliver Massmann – Vietnam Market Access For Digital Entertainment, Gaming Technology And International Service Companies Why Vietnam Has Become A Strategic Entry Point For International Investors
Vietnam is rapidly transforming into one of Asia's most significant digital growth stories, combining a population exceeding 100 million with a fast-expanding digital economy. International companies in digital entertainment, gaming technology, software services, and consulting are increasingly evaluating Vietnam as both a strategic market and operational hub. The critical question for businesses is no longer whether Vietnam is attractive, but how to establish a legally compliant, commercially effective, an
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Lawyer In Vietnam Dr Oliver Massmann – Vietnam Slashes Conditional Business Lines By 28%: A New Era Of Legal Certainty For Investors
Vietnam has introduced Resolution No. 66.17/2026/NQ-CP, removing 56 business sectors from conditional licensing requirements and reducing the total from 198 to 142 sectors. This reform fundamentally shifts Vietnam's regulatory approach from administrative pre-approval to legal compliance and post-inspection, providing investors with unprecedented legal certainty and market access. The changes affect major sectors including seaport operations, insurance brokerage, accounting services, and electronic gaming,
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Anwalt in Vietnam Dr. Oliver Massmann – Vietnam streicht 28 % der bedingten Geschäftsfelder: Eine neue Ära der Rechtssicherheit für Investoren
Vietnam hat mit der Resolution Nr. 66.17/2026/NQ-CP eine der bedeutendsten Reformen des Marktzugangs seit Jahren eingeleitet. Mehr als 50 Geschäftssektoren erfordern keine vorherige Genehmigung mehr, was den regulatorischen Rahmen grundlegend verändert. Welche konkreten Vorteile ergeben sich für internationale Investoren durch diese Verschiebung von administrativer Vorabgenehmigung hin zu einem System der Rechtskonformität und nachträglichen Kontrolle?
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