Anti-dumping (AD) duties are trade remedies designed to protect domestic industries from unfairly priced imports. For foreign enterprises exporting goods to Vietnam, understanding Vietnam’s anti-dumping regime is crucial to avoid unexpected costs and disputes. Vietnam’s legal framework is mainly based on the Law on Foreign Trade Management 2017, its guiding decrees (e.g., Decree No. 86/2025/ND-CP, […]
Foreign investors commonly establish Representative Offices (ROs) in Vietnam as an initial step to explore the market, conduct research, and promote business cooperation. Since ROs are not permitted to engage in profit-making or commercial activities, many investors eventually seek to convert their ROs into Foreign-Invested Enterprises (FIEs) once they decide to formally enter the Vietnamese […]
As Vietnam continues to position itself as one of Asia’s most attractive investment destinations, foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) are increasingly involved in commercial disputes that are resolved through international arbitration. For many investors, arbitration offers neutrality, flexibility, and global enforceability. However, the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Vietnam—especially against FIEs—still presents legal and procedural complexities […]
As Vietnam deepens its integration into the global economy, the number of foreign workers has steadily increased, particularly in high-skilled sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and education. Alongside economic benefits, this trend raises important questions about gender equality and equal treatment in employment — both for foreign employees working in Vietnam and for Vietnamese workers […]
As Vietnam’s digital economy expands rapidly, foreign enterprises — especially those operating through online platforms — play an increasingly important role in supplying goods and services to Vietnamese consumers. However, this also places them under the scope of Vietnam’s consumer protection regulations, which have recently undergone significant reform to address the challenges of cross-border transactions […]
Corporate governance is a cornerstone of sustainable business performance. In Vietnam, governance standards are shaped by the Law on Enterprises 2020, the Securities Law 2019, and related decrees, but their application can differ between foreign-owned enterprises (FOEs) and domestically owned enterprises (DOEs). Understanding these similarities and distinctions is important for investors, managers, and policy-makers. 1. […]