I. Introduction In divorce proceedings, it is not uncommon for creditors to emerge after the marriage has ended, claiming repayment of loans incurred by one spouse during the marriage. In many cases, the other spouse may have had no knowledge of the borrowing and strongly disputes any obligation to repay the debt. This raises an […]
I. Introduction In practice, some employers terminate employment contracts after receiving the results of a periodic medical examination indicating that an employee’s health condition is “unsatisfactory” or “not suitable” for the job. This raises an important legal question: does such a health assessment constitute a lawful ground for unilateral termination under Vietnamese labour law? The […]
As cross-border family relationships become increasingly common, it is not unusual for foreign nationals or overseas Vietnamese to inherit land use rights in Vietnam from relatives. However, inheriting land use rights does not necessarily mean that the heir may obtain a Land Use Right Certificate (“LURC”), commonly referred to as a “Red Book”. Under the […]
As tattoos continue to gain mainstream acceptance and commercial value, questions surrounding copyright ownership in tattoo designs have become increasingly relevant. While Vietnamese intellectual property laws do not specifically regulate tattoos, the issue raises an important legal question: who owns the copyright in a tattoo—the tattoo artist who created the design, or the individual who […]
1. The Current Status of Non-Compete Agreements in Vietnam In recent years, many employers in Vietnam have sought to implement Non-Compete Agreements (“NCAs”) as a means of protecting trade secrets, technological know-how, customer relationships, and other valuable business interests. NCAs are also commonly used to mitigate the risk of talented employees joining competing businesses after […]
1. Legal Challenges in Inheriting Monetized Social Media Accounts Unlike traditional assets such as real estate, bank deposits, or shares in a company, social media accounts are typically administered by foreign technology platforms and governed by their respective terms of service. Accordingly, even where heirs are legally entitled to inherit assets under Vietnamese law, obtaining […]