Can Foreigners Own Houses in Vietnam?

With the rise of globalization and international integration, Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive destination for foreigners to live, work, and invest. Along with that, the demand for home ownership by foreigners in Vietnam has grown significantly — especially in major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. However, the right […]

Adoption with Foreign Elements: What Legal Risks Are Hidden Behind the Humanitarian Act?

Adoption is a profoundly humanitarian activity, providing children in difficult circumstances with the opportunity to be nurtured and cared for in a family environment. However, when adoption crosses national borders — involving foreign elements — it ceases to be a purely charitable act and becomes a matter intertwined with national sovereignty, child rights, and complex […]

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. […]

TAX MANAGEMEN T FOR INDIVIDUALS DOING BUSINESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK, TIKTOK, SHOPEE…)

The rapid development of information technology and digital platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Shopee, and Lazada has created a completely new business environment — e-commerce and social media business. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam currently has tens of millions of social media users, among whom millions of individuals are conducting online […]

Household Land Users in Vietnamese Land Law

1. Legal Concept The notion of “household land users” (hộ gia đình sử dụng đất) is a unique legal entity first introduced in the 1993 Land Law and subsequently retained, with modifications, in later versions, including the 2013 Land Law and the 2024 Land Law. According to Article 5 of the 2013 Land Law (further […]

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