In the field of international investment law, many bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and free trade agreements (FTAs) include a clause known as the “fork-in-the-road” clause. Though it may sound metaphorical, this clause carries serious legal consequences for investors, especially when disputes arise between foreign investors and host states. This article provides an overview of the fork-in-the-road […]
This article examines the restrictions on the holding rate of foreign investors in Vietnam. It outlines the conditions under which foreign investors can hold equity in Vietnamese businesses and how these restrictions vary by industry and market access. Legal basis 1. Holding rate of foreign investors under investment treaties According to the provisions in Clauses […]
To legally invest and set up a business in Vietnam, foreign investors must not only comply with the general regulations for establishing a company but also the specific conditions for foreign investors. 1. Conditions for foreign investors contributing capital from the beginning of establishing the company Clause 1, Articles 22 of the 2020 Investment Law […]