Licensing for E-Commerce Activities by Foreign-Invested Enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam

Introduction E-commerce has become one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing sectors, attracting significant foreign investment. However, foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) engaging in online business must navigate a complex licensing regime. Compliance with the Law on E-Transactions 2005 (amended 2023), the Law on Investment 2020, the Law on Cybersecurity 2018, and decrees such as Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP on E-Commerce […]

Conversion of Representative Offices into Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam

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 […]

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards against Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam

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 […]

Gender Equality Issues in Employing Foreign Workers in Vietnam

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 […]

Bình luận bản án 09/2017/DS-ST về tranh chấp hợp đồng vay tài sản từ giao dịch dân sự không lập thành văn bản.

Trong thực tiễn đời sống dân sự, việc vay mượn tiền giữa các cá nhân trên cơ sở quen biết, tin tưởng lẫn nhau rất phổ biến. Tuy nhiên, chính sự tin tưởng này lại thường dẫn đến rủi ro khi phát sinh tranh chấp, đặc biệt là khi bên vay không thiện chí trả […]

Foreign Investment Restrictions in Vietnam (under Decree No. 31/2021/ND-CP as amended by Decree No. 239/2025/ND-CP)

Vietnam remains an attractive destination for foreign investors, yet certain sectors are subject to market access restrictions to safeguard national interests and comply with international commitments. Decree No. 31/2021/ND-CP, as amended by Decree No. 239/2025/ND-CP, outlines two main categories: sectors not open to foreign investors and sectors with conditional market access. These updates aim to […]

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