Recognize Father for Child in Vietnam

How to Recognize Father or Mother for a Child??It is a legal requirement in Vietnam to register the recognition of father, mother of a child regardless the child’s parents are married or not. Such recognition shall be made on the newly issued birth certificate of the child.The recognition of the father, mother protects the legal rights of all involved parties. For the family involving foreign elements i.e foreigners, expatriates living in Vietnam, the procedure for recognition of father, mothers of a child have to follow the laws of Vietnam,...

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What are Prohibited Acts in Marine Operations in Vietnam?

 According to Article 12 of Vietnam Maritime Law, the acts prohibited in marine operations in Vietnam are grouped in activities that negatively impact national security, people, traffic, environment, in particular:Harm or pose threatened harms to national sovereignty and security.Carry people, goods, baggage, weapons, radioactive substances, hazardous discarded substances and narcotics in contravention of laws.Intentionally create obstacles which can pose dangers or obstructions to marine traffic.Use and operate ships which have not been registered...

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Which Court Could Grant a Decision to Arrest a Ship in Vietnam?

 According to Article 130 of Vietnam Maritime Law, the following courts could issue decision to arrest a ship in Vietnam.The People’s Court at the level of a province where the seaport at which a ship subject to a request for arrest of a ship is having marine operations is located shall be vested with authority to grant a decision to arrest that ship.Where a seaport has different port terminals located within different centrally-affiliated cities and provinces, the People’s Court at the level of a province where the seaport at which a ship...

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How to Terminate Representative Office in Vietnam

 Foreign Traders wishing to terminate the operation of representative office in Vietnam need to complete the procedure at Tax authorities, the Provincial Department of Industry and Trade and the procedure to return the seal at the police.Pursuant to the provisions of the Vietnam laws, the termination of operation of representative offices of foreign traders in Vietnam at the Provincial Department of Industry and Trade shall be conducted as follows:Preparation of dossiers for termination of operation of representative offices includes:Notice...

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The Purposes of Using Criminal Record Card

 Under Clause 1, Article 2 of the Law on Criminal Record 2009, criminal record card is the records on the previous convictions of a person that is sentenced under valid court judgments or decisions, and banning individual from holding position, establishing or managing enterprises and cooperatives in cases where the enterprises or cooperatives are declared bankrupt by the court.Article 7 – The Law on Criminal Record 2009 regulates that the following individual, agencies and organizations may request competent agencies to issue Criminal...

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Vietnam Encourages Investment in Solar Power

 The Vietnam government has stepped up to encourage investment in solar power plant and project, which is part of the effort to close the gap of energy growth demand versus supply, and support the sustainable energy development in Vietnam.According to Decision No. 11/2017/QD-TTg issued on Apr 11th, 2017 to be effective from Jun 1st, 2017, organizations and individuals involved in the development of solar power projects are entitled to investment, tax and land incentives.Specifically, organizations and individuals involved in the development...

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Renewal of License for the Establishment of Branches Office in Vietnam

 How to extend branch license in Vietnam?The extension of the license for the establishment of a foreign trader’s branch in Vietnam shall be following the regulation of the commercial law and the relevant guiding decrees and circulars under Vietnam laws.Preparation of dossiers for extension of license for the establishment of branches includes:Application for extension of license for the establishment of branches, made according to the form set by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, signed by a competent representative of the foreign trader;A...

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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 should be taken into consideration when a foreigner marrying a Vietnamese. However due to the complexity, it is suggested family lawyers in Vietnam to be consulted to ensure...

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Three Difficulties in Applying Temporary Residence Card in Da Nang

 In recent years, more and more foreigners are coming to live, work, study or to reside in Da Nang, therefore, many foreigners apply for Temporary residence card (TRC) for more convenience in Vietnam.According to the regulation of Section 13, Article 3 of Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam, Temporary Residence Card (TRC)is a legal document issued by an immigration authority or a competent authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a foreigner who is permitted to reside in Vietnam for a certain...

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Criminal Record for Foreign Citizens Residing in Vietnam

 When foreign citizens residing in Vietnam wish to apply and have their criminal record card issued, applicants have to prepare documents as follows:The case that documents are submitted directly:A written declaration request for granting the criminal record card according to formPassport and VisaPermanent residence card, temporary residence card, temporary residence book or temporary residence certificate of ward, commune or township police.The case that a person is authorized by the client to submit documents will have to submit additional...

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The Government Continues to Exempt Visas for Western European Countries

 It has been announced on May 3rd, 2018 that visa exemption policy for 5 Western European countries has been extended as part of the Vietnam immigration policy to attract tourists to Vietnam. At the same time, the Government has decided to increase the exemption period from one year to three years.Accordingly, the Government has a high consensus and the Prime Minister has decided to continue the visa exemption for five Western European countries, including England, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. As previous regulation, the visa...

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Conditional Investment Sectors and Investment Conditions in Vietnam

 When setting up a trading company in Vietnam, beside other conditions, the foreign investors have to prove experience in trading area. Areas such as banking, financial services, real estate, security services will require minimum investment. Foreign investment lawyers should be consulted for advice on investment licensing matters.In general, foreign investors making investment in Vietnam are encouraged. However, there are areas although not prohibited, but are “conditional” areas including the project could affect national...

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FDI Wave from the UK into Ho Chi Minh City

 UK businesses are gradually becoming the largest investors in Vietnam.The southern key industrial zone (SKEZ) including Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and neighboring provinces such as Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Long An and Ba Ria – Vung Tau.SKEZ include 106 active industrial zones with a total area of 33,500ha. Those industrial parks have the advantage that lie near the highway, intercity road, seaport and international airport.HCMC is the economic center of SKEZ, therefore this is the area that always receives the largest amount of FDI projects.According...

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Why Japanese Are Interested in Da Nang?

 There are many advantages in geographical location, low labor costs, open investment environment… have made Da Nang becoming more and more attractive to Japanese investors. The cooperative relation between Da Nang and Japan has already had a solid foundation and are in the best development stage…Previously, many Japanese investors are often interested in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) but recently they have been paying much attention to Da Nang – the city by the Han River. Besides the natural advantages, the Da Nang Government has also...

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Can Vietnam Become a New Production Center of The World?

 Vietnam now is a machining and production center, just behind Singapore on the total investment amount of China.China is following the model of the Japanese economy and then has higher production costs. Therefore, Chinese enterprises are now diverting into neighboring countries to find the location for new manufacturing facilities.With great potential for growth, young population structure and lower wage costs, Vietnam will benefit from the development of infrastructure associated with competition for positions in regional influence between...

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The UK Entreprises Encouraged to Explore the Potential Market in Vietnam

   In addition to improvement of the business environment in Vietnam, Deputy Foreign Minister Hugo Swire also affirmed that Vietnam and UK will plan to raise awareness for the UK investors about potential business market in Vietnam.Talking to the press after the Vietnam – UK 4th annual strategic dialogue in Hanoi today (February 27th), Mr. Hugo Swire said, one of the highlights of the conference is how to strengthen bilateral trade relations. According to him, a number of the businesses of the UK have succeeded in Vietnam but the UK wants...

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Bloomberg Considers Vietnam as “New Tiger” in Asia

 After several disappointing years, Bloomberg said that Vietnam’s economy is continuously emerging in Asia, with the advantage of a young workforce and impressive growth.According to the news, the large corporations as Samsung, Intel have poured money into the factories in Vietnam leading Southeast Asian countries to emerge as new tiger in Asia. After renovation in the 1980s, Vietnam’s economy has grown rapidly, exceeding 7% before leveling off in recent years due to the increase in bad debt from the state sector.According to PricewaterhouseCoopers...

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Vinh Long Province: 36 projects calling for investment of nearly 18,000 billion VND.

 Vinh Long province has just announced the list of 36 major projects to attract investment in the period of 2012-2015. It is estimated that the total capital investment of these projects are nearly 18,000 billion VND.Three projects have the largest capital investment are infrastructure construction in Tan Binh Industrial Park (400ha, Binh Tan) with 2,000 billion VND, Dong Binh Industrial Zone project (350ha, Binh Minh) with 1750 billion VND and An Dinh industrial zone project (200ha, Mang Thit district) with 1000 billion VND. In addition,...

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The UK Entreprises Encouraged to Explore the Potential Market in Vietnam

 In addition to improvement of the business environment in Vietnam, Deputy Foreign Minister Hugo Swire also affirmed that Vietnam and UK will plan to raise awareness for the UK investors about potential business market in Vietnam.Talking to the press after the Vietnam – UK 4th annual strategic dialogue in Hanoi today (February 27th), Mr. Hugo Swire said, one of the highlights of the conference is how to strengthen bilateral trade relations. According to him, a number of the businesses of the UK have succeeded in Vietnam but the UK wants more...

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