Multimodal Transport Business Regulations in Vietnam

 On October 16th, 2018, Vietnam Government issued Decree No. 144/2018/ND-CP amending, supplementing the decrees on multimodal transport. Under the law of Vietnam, multimodal transport (“MT”) is the transportation of goods performed with at least two different modes of transport under the multimodal transport contract from an original place to a place designated for delivery, the carrier is liable for the entire carriage. MT business includes: International multimodal transport (“IMT”) and Domestic multimodal transport (“DMT”).The new decree...

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Importants Matters to Consider in M&A Contract

 Before carrying out merger or acquisition (M&A), enterprises need to research carefully regulations of law to protect their rights and interests. Regulations on each aspect of M&A activities are referred to in various legal documents such as Law on Enterprises, Commercial Law, Competition law, Law on Investment, Civil Code … When carrying out M&A, enterprises should also pay attention to some basic terms in the contract. The M&A lawyers should be referred to for effective process and minimizing risks of the transaction.Definition,...

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Vietnam and Japan Signed 12 Cooperation Agreements

 The Secretary General of Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, the President of Japan – Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Union- Nikai Toshihiro, on January 12th, 2020 met with the Vietnam’s Prime Minister- Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hoi An to discuss economic, cultural and tourist exchange topics.At the meeting, the representative of Vietnam welcomed the Japanese delegation to come and exchange of economic, cultural and tourism exchanges of the two countries. The representative of Vietnam affirmed that Vietnam appreciate the cooperation with Japan,...

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Da Nang City Receives Hungary Ambasador in Vietnam

 On October 7th, 2019, Chairman of Da Nang People’s Committee met the Ambassador Hungary to discuss cooperation. At the meeting, the Chairman of Danang People’s Committee informed about the development orientation of the city until 2030, with vision to 2045. Besides, the city also wishes to receive support and assistance in cooperation with Hungary in the near future about many business areas.Hungary Ambassador highly appreciated the development of Danang and the achievements of the city in recent years, and expect that the two countries would...

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How Could a Vietnamese Change the Name?

 According to the civil laws in Vietnam, a citizen’s full name including first name, middle name and last name has been registered at birth in the birth certificate when properly issued. If a Vietnamese wishes to change the name, there must be a legitimate reasons and the process and procedure have to follow Vietnam Civil Code.Individuals may request competent state agencies to recognize the change of name in the following cases:a) At the request of person with name which the use such names causes confusion, emotional impact on family,...

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Danang cooperates with South Korea in building an intelligent transportation system

 On October 28th, Vice Chairman of Danang People’s Committee had a meeting with Seoul Metro delegation, represented by Mr. Shim Seung Moo – Director of Seoul Metro International Relations Department.At the meeting, the parties discuss about the program “Building Intelligent Traffic System” (ITS) in Danang, including the main contents such as: basic survey of the area where the project is supported; Reviewing and evaluating Danang plans and policies, development regimes; Analyze the appropriateness of the time as well as the project content...

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Da Nang organizes the 9th urban development forum in the city of Yokohama, Japan

 On September 9th, 2019, Danang organized the 9th urban development forum of the city in Yokohama, Japan.The forum was organized in 03 days from 09-11 September 2019. In this forum, the two cities reassessed the cooperation results over the past time, namely the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two cities (in April 2019). In the coming time, the cities will focus on developing public transport, building port government projects, environmental issues, high technology, information technology and city construction....

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How a Foreign Company Apply for Certificate of Origin in Vietnam?

 Foreigners could reside in Viet Nam under permanent residence or temporary residence status. In particular, foreign investors establishing or contributing capital to companies operating in Vietnam are subject to have temporary residence cards.A Temporary Residence Card is the required document for the foreigners to legally stay temporarily in Viet Nam and the maximum term of a card is 05 years. The following will explain how Temporary Residence Card can be obtained in Vietnam through investment.What are conditions for foreign investors to...

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Legal Validity of Criminal Records Card in Vietnam

 Criminal records or judicial record is a record of criminal convictions of convicted persons with criminal judgments and decisions of courts which have taken legal effect, judgment execution status and ban on individuals to hold positions or setting up company in Vietnam, or managing enterprises and cooperatives in Vietnam in cases where enterprises or cooperatives are declared bankrupt by Courts.The competent state authority will grant individuals a criminal or judicial record card, which is issued by the department of justice or data...

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Vietnam Investigates and Applies Anti-Dumping Measures on Some Plastic Products from China, Thailand and Malaysia (AD07)

 On April 26, 2019, the Department of Trade Protection (PVTM) – Ministry of Industry and Trade received a dossier requesting investigation and application of anti-dumping measures for some plastic products and products by Plastic is made from polymers and propylene (“Investigated Goods”) originating from the People’s Republic of China (China), Kingdom of Thailand (Thailand) and Malaysia. The requester in the case are representatives of the domestic manufacturing industry, including two companies: (i) Hung Nghiep Formosa Limited Liability Company;...

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Danang organizes roundtable discussion investment cooperation with Canada

 On August 28, 2019, in the Toronto city, Canada, Chairman of Danang People’s Committee chaired a roundtable talk about Canada-Danang investment cooperation.At the conference, the Chairman of Danang City People’s Committee introduced the investment and business environment, as well as exchanging cooperation and investment opportunities to investors in Canada. The city also expressed its desire to attract investment in high technology, information technology, education and tourism.Until June, 2019, Canada has 10 foreign direct investment projects...

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How to Obtain Business Registration Certificate in Vietnam?

 How to Obtain Business Registration Certificate in Vietnam?Every organization and individual wishing to set up a foreign owned company in Vietnam shall need to meet some specifics conditions as promulgated under the Law on Investment and Law on Enterprise. In specific areas being considered as conditional investment, the investor shall also need to consult with the law governing the area of investment. Once the investment registration certificate is completed, the investor has the obligation to apply for enterprise registration.Business...

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Propose to Remove Nearly 2,000 Business Conditions

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed to remove nearly 2,000 business conditions from ministries and sectors that are thought to cause difficulties and obstacles for businesses.According to the report of the Ministry of Planning and Investment submitted to the Government, this agency proposed to remove 1,930 requirements and conditions on business that are considered as sublicenses hinder business for a long time. Of these, the Ministry proposed removing all or part of 302 financial conditions. In addition, 85 business conditions...

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