When a commercial dispute cannot be resolved amicably, the parties often turn to the courts or arbitration to reach a final resolution. The preferred arbitral institution in Vietnam is the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC). This article aims to provide a
To resolve a commercial dispute through arbitration, the parties must mutually agree, typically expressed through an arbitration clause in their contract(s). This article guides drafting arbitration clauses that enable parties to initiate proceedings at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), the
This article outlines the areas of Vietnamese labor law that are of interest to employers operating manufacturing facilities. Topics covered include: Please click the hyperlink below to download a PDF version of the article. DOWNLOAD FILE
From 1 July 2025, under Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP, enterprises (e.g., Vietnamese companies) are required to replace their existing National Public Service Portal accounts used for certain administrative procedures, such as work permits, visas, temporary residence cards for foreigners, trading license by
Law on Data, No. 60/2024/QH15, was passed by the National Assembly on 30 November 2024 and will be effective on 1 July 2025 (“Data Law”). While Vietnam has many laws addressing personal data protection, the Data Law is the first-ever data