Investment and Banking & Finance

Investment and Banking & Finance
What are the new features of Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN regarding foreign loans

What are the new features of Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN regarding foreign loans

The Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN is scheduled to take effect on August 15, 2023 and brings about several notable changes from previous legal documents. In this article, we will highlight some new and notable aspects of the Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN that enterprises should take note of.
Challenges for Vietnamese domestic enterprises after ENT requirements elimination

Challenges for Vietnamese domestic enterprises after ENT requirements elimination

ENT, short for Economic Need Test, is an economic needs inspection activity in accordance with Vietnamese law, applicable to foreign-invested economic organizations ("foreign-invested enterprises") establish a second or more retail outlets in Vietnam.
Why the State Bank of Vietnam wants to increase the “foreign room” for the bank receiving the compulsory transfer up to 49%?

Why the State Bank of Vietnam wants to increase the “foreign room” for the bank receiving the compulsory transfer up to 49%?

The State Bank of Vietnam has proposed to increase the total shareholding of foreign investors in the banks subject to compulsory transfer to more than 30% but not exceed 49%, of the charter capital of banks receiving the compulsory transfer (excluding commercial banks in which the State holds more than 50% of the charter capital).
Common cases of investment project termination and some important notes

Common cases of investment project termination and some important notes

Within the scope of this article, HM&P would like to mention common cases of termination of investment projects and some notes for investors.
Procedures for establishment of representative offices of foreign advertising companies in Vietnam

Procedures for establishment of representative offices of foreign advertising companies in Vietnam

This article provides detailed information of the procedures for establishing a representative office of foreign advertising company in Vietnam.
Procedures for notification of contact information of foreign organizations and individuals providing cross-border advertising services in Vietnam

Procedures for notification of contact information of foreign organizations and individuals providing cross-border advertising services in Vietnam

The provision of cross-border advertising services in Vietnam is the use of websites to provide advertising services to users in Vietnam from service-providing equipment systems located outside of Vietnamese territory, and to generate revenues in Vietnam by foreign organizations and individuals.
Investment in Vietnam: Some typical obstacles

Investment in Vietnam: Some typical obstacles

These problems arose from many aspects of investment operations, ranging from investment security, preferential treatment and investment support, forms of investment, to procedures to be carried out by investors according to legal regulations
Legal update in June 2023: List of projects calling for investment in Ho Chi Minh City from 2022

Legal update in June 2023: List of projects calling for investment in Ho Chi Minh City from 2022

List of projects calling for investment in Ho Chi Minh City from 2022
Procedures for the issuance of the Investment Registration Certificate in Ho Chi Minh City

Procedures for the issuance of the Investment Registration Certificate in Ho Chi Minh City

Applicable to projects not subject to investment policy approval and projects located outside industrial zones, export processing zones, high-tech zones, and economic zones.
The special feature of investment in a hi-tech park in Vietnam

The special feature of investment in a hi-tech park in Vietnam

Investors need to research carefully before investing in hi-tech parks in order to make efficient use of the preferential treatment that Vietnam has dedicated to these areas.
How to use payment accounts correctly in capital transfer transactions of foreign investors?

How to use payment accounts correctly in capital transfer transactions of foreign investors?

The selection of accounts for the payment is an issue that both parties should pay especial attention in capital transfer transactions undertaken by foreign investors in Vietnam.
Procedures for establishing a foreign business association in Ho Chi Minh City

Procedures for establishing a foreign business association in Ho Chi Minh City

Foreign business associations in Ho Chi Minh City play a crucial role in connecting businesses as well as between businesses and the local government.