Investment

Investment

Vietnamese companies and the franchising puzzle – From a risk control perspective

In this article, the author will provide companies with a clearer understanding of franchising from the perspective of legal risk control through the terms stipulated in the franchise agreement.

It is time to remove the joint venture requirement for foreign investors in the advertising sector

According to the provisions of the Law on Investment, advertising is one of the business sectors in which foreign investors have conditional market access. According to Vietnam's commitment upon accession to the World Trade Organization ("WTO"), how the provision of services through the mode of commercial presence in the advertising sector is defined?

Key points for foreign investors entering the Vietnamese pharmaceutical market

In this article, HM&P provides some key points for foreign pharmaceutical traders to consider when entering the Vietnamese pharmaceutical market.

Restrictions on the activities of representative offices of foreign pharmaceutical companies in Vietnam

Some notable regulations regarding the activity restrictions on the activities of representative offices of foreign pharmaceutical companies in Vietnam.

Restrictions on foreign enterprises investing in the pharmaceutical industry in Vietnam

This article will clarify the restrictions that foreign enterprises investing in the pharmaceutical industry may face when investing in Vietnam.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.