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New Amendments To Vietnam’s Customs Law Will Aid IP Enforcement
Vietnam's National Assembly has passed sweeping amendments to the country's Customs Law, fundamentally transforming how intellectual property rights are enforced at the border. The reforms extend customs enforcement to goods in transit, introduce ex officio suspension powers, and establish new monitoring frameworks for e-commerce shipments. These changes come in direct response to international pressure and represent Vietnam's most significant upgrade to border IP protection in years.
Vietnam IP
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Vietnam’s Draft Decree On Non-Cash Payments Would Relax Requirements For IPS Providers
Vietnam's State Bank has proposed significant amendments to its non-cash payment regulations, introducing streamlined licensing procedures for intermediary payment service providers while expanding cross-border market access channels. The draft decree reduces documentation requirements and processing times, introduces partial license revocation mechanisms, and allows foreign payment providers to connect through licensed international financial switching services.
Vietnam Finance
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Rising, Resilient, And Ready For Growth
Vietnam's regulatory landscape is undergoing a strategic transformation as it seeks to attract higher-quality foreign investment through streamlined approval processes, sector-specific incentives, and the development of international financial centres. This analysis examines how recent legislative reforms are reshaping market entry requirements, shifting compliance obligations from pre-approval gatekeeping to post-operation supervision, and creating new opportunities in advanced technology, green finance, a
Vietnam International
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Withers LLP
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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.
Vietnam International
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Duane Morris LLP
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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...
Vietnam International
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Duane Morris LLP
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Vietnam Customs Audits: How International Manufacturers Can Prepare Before The Authorities Knock On The Door
International manufacturers operating in Vietnam face a critical question: are they prepared for a customs audit before it happens? Understanding what customs authorities review and maintaining proper documentation from the outset can mean the difference between a routine compliance exercise and discovering costly operational weaknesses that originated years earlier.
Vietnam Government
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Duane Morris LLP
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Anwalt in Vietnam Dr. Oliver Massmann – Marktzugang in Vietnam für digitale Unterhaltung, Gaming-Technologie und internationale Dienstleistungsunternehmen Warum Vietnam zu einem strategischen Eintrittspunkt für internationale Investoren geworden ist
Vietnam has evolved from an emerging market into one of Asia's most dynamic digital economies, attracting international companies across gaming, software services, digital marketing, and technology platforms. With over 100 million people, rapid digital adoption, and competitive operational costs, the country presents compelling opportunities for businesses seeking both market access and a regional operational hub for ASEAN expansion.
Vietnam International
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Duane Morris LLP
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Anwalt in Vietnam Dr. Oliver Massmann – Vietnams neue Regeln für Bauverträge: Was ausländische Investoren jetzt tun müssen Dekret 210/2026/ND-CP schafft ein bankfähigeres – aber disziplinierteres – Vertragsrahmenwerk
Vietnam's construction sector enters a new phase with Decree 210/2026/ND-CP, effective July 1, 2026, introducing detailed guidelines on construction contracts under the Construction Law 2025. For foreign investors, developers, lenders, EPC contractors, and infrastructure sponsors, this decree modernizes the contractual framework for construction projects, bringing it closer to international project practice including FIDIC concepts, while introducing stricter rules for payments, notices, contract administra
Vietnam Real Estate
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Duane Morris LLP
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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?
Vietnam Government
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Duane Morris LLP
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Anwalt In Vietnam Dr. Oliver Massmann – 30 JAHRE DES WANDELS – EIN LEBEN VOLLER ERINNERUNGEN – BLEIBEN, WENN GEHEN LEICHTER GEWESEN WÄRE
Nach 35 Jahren Anwaltstätigkeit in Vietnam blickt ein ausländischer Anwalt auf die außergewöhnliche Transformation des Landes zurück – von einer vorsichtig öffnenden Wirtschaft nach dem Embargo zu einem der dynamischsten Märkte Südostasiens. Mit Vietnams historischem Aufstieg zum Schwellenlandstatus im September 2026 zählt das Land nun neben China, Indien und Brasilien zu den wichtigsten Wachstumswirtschaften. Dies wirft die Frage auf, was auf diesem bemerkenswerten Weg erhalten geblieben und was hinzugewonnen wurde.
Vietnam Strategy
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Duane Morris LLP
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Anwalt in Vietnam Dr. Oliver Massmann – Vietnam öffnet seinen Kohlenstoffmarkt: Dekret 112/2026 bringt globale Klimafinanzierung in Reichweite
Vietnam has enacted Decree 112/2026, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for international carbon credit transfers under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This groundbreaking regulation enables Vietnamese renewable energy and green infrastructure projects to monetize carbon credits internationally, with transfer quotas up to 90% for priority programs and 50%...
Vietnam Environment
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Duane Morris LLP
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