LEGAL MECHANISMS FOR PROTECTING MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS IN CROSS-BORDER JOINT VENTURES UNDER VIETNAMESE LAW AND INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES

1. Summary of Legal Issues and Practical Implementation In cross-border joint ventures (JVs), foreign or domestic majority investors often hold dominant equity and operational control, exposing minority equity holders to substantial risks of corporate oppression, information asymmetry, and capital expropriation. 2. Core Applicable Legal Provisions 3. Legal Consequences and Sanctions 4. Legal Commentary and Evaluation […]

APPLICATION OF THE FAIR AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT (FET) STANDARD AND NATIONAL SECURITY SCREENING IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

1. Summary of Legal Issues and Practical Implementation The balance between host-state regulatory autonomy (particularly regarding national defense, security, and public health) and the legitimate expectations of foreign investors under International Investment Agreements (IIAs) presents complex jurisdictional challenges. 2. Core Applicable Legal Provisions 3. Legal Consequences and Sanctions 4. Legal Commentary and Evaluation 5. Conclusion […]

LEGAL RISKS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS UNDER THE DIGITAL ASSETS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS 2026

1. Summary of Legal Issues and Practical Context With the rapid expansion of cross-border digital trade, social commerce, and digital asset integration, standard e-commerce operating models face significant regulatory updates in 2026. Obligations and Scope: Pursuant to the Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights and the Regulatory Framework on Digital Economy Transactions 2026, e-commerce platform […]

Foreigners Adopting Children in Vietnam – Procedures and Legal Rights Introduction?

In the context of international integration and increasing cooperation between Vietnam and other countries, the adoption of children in Vietnam by foreigners has become increasingly common. This situation raises numerous legal issues related to administrative procedures, the rights and obligations of adoptive parents, and the protection of the legitimate rights of children. Researching the procedures […]

Does an Electronic Contract Have the Same Legal Validity as a Traditional Written Contract?

The rapid advancement of digital technology, the Internet, and e-commerce in the 4.0 era has fundamentally transformed the way contracts are concluded. Today, many transactions—such as the sale of goods, provision of services, employment agreements, and lease of assets—can be executed through electronic means such as email, websites, mobile applications, e-commerce platforms, or online systems. […]

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