As the number of Vietnamese citizens living, working, and settling abroad continues to rise, the practice of making wills overseas to dispose of assets located in Vietnam has become increasingly common. This raises an important legal question: Will a will made abroad in accordance with the law of the country where it was executed be […]
In the context of globalization and increasing cross-border mobility, an ever-growing number of Vietnamese–foreign couples (and vice versa) enter into pre-nuptial property agreements abroad. This raises an important legal question: Will such an agreement, executed overseas, be recognized and applied by Vietnamese courts?This article examines the legal grounds, conditions for recognition in Vietnam, cases in […]
Admissibility in Court Disputes and The Challenge of Forgery Risk Management Since July 1, 2024, the Law on Electronic Transactions 2023 has officially come into effect, marking a significant stride in the comprehensive recognition of the value of electronic contracts. However, when business relationships sour and parties resort to litigation, not every PDF file containing […]
For nearly a decade, the legal status of Condotels (Condo-Hotels) and Officetels (Office-Hotels) has been one of the most controversial topics in the Vietnamese real estate market. Investors were often left in limbo, holding assets without official titles. However, with the enforcement of Decree 10/2023/ND-CP and the comprehensive Land Law 2024 (effective from Jan 1, […]
Vietnam’s commitment to “Net Zero by 2050” has transitioned from strategic planning to strict regulatory enforcement. With the enactment of Decree 119/2025/ND-CP (effective from August 1, 2025), which replaces the former Decree 06/2022/ND-CP, the legal framework for the domestic carbon market has been officially finalized. This new Decree solidifies the rules for the “Cap-and-Trade” system […]
Legal Risks of Disguised Material Markup Schemes: When “Free” Entry leads to Operational Insolvency In the current economic climate, the “Zero-Fee Franchise” model (Nhượng quyền 0 đồng) has emerged as a popular strategy to attract small-scale investors. Under this scheme, the Franchisor waives the Initial Franchise Fee and ongoing Royalty Fees. However, the monetization model […]