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In the context of e-commerce and digital transformation playing an increasingly important role in business activities, domain names are no longer just an access address on the Internet, but have become valuable commercial assets, associated with the brand, reputation and presence of businesses in the digital environment. However, along with this increasing role is the risk of arising legal disputes related to domain names – a type of dispute that is developing more and more complex and diverse in practice.
In the context of the rapidly changing and increasingly complex legal environment in Vietnam, retainer services have become a popular and effective solution for businesses. Businesses can request professional retainer services from a law firm for ongoing legal support without having to maintain an in-house legal team. However, for this model to be successful, there needs to be a balance between the needs of clients and the interests of law firms.
In recent months, Vietnam's cosmetics industry has witnessed a series of cosmetic enterprises voluntarily revoking previously announced cosmetic product declaration forms. This shows that cosmetic businesses in Vietnam are reacting quickly to changes in the legal framework, strict management methods of competent authorities and changes in business strategies.
From July 1, 2025, peer-to-peer lending (P2P Lending) activities in Vietnam have been officially included in the legal framework in Decree 94/2025/ND-CP. This is an important step forward to control risks and protect consumers in the context of strong development of Fintech models. However, to participate in this mechanism, Fintech companies must meet a series of strict conditions and fully carry out registration procedures with the State Bank of Vietnam. The following article will provide specific instructions on the conditions and registration process for participating in the Peer-to-Peer Lending Trial Mechanism that businesses need to pay attention to.
The world is changing, and people face major challenges on climate change every day. ESG has become an indispensable keyword in the sustainable development strategy of businesses . However, when it comes to ESG, many people often think of big plans, international commitments or complex reports with impressive numbers. Having the opportunity to attend the recent ESG Forum of The Saigon Times , we realized that besides global things, ESG is also present in very everyday activities, from the way we use media to conferences, the way the organizers use plastic substitute materials. They are all ESG.
On June 26, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed the Law on Personal Data Protection 2025 (PDPL 2025), which will take effect from January 1, 2026, marking an important step forward in perfecting the legal framework for personal data protection in Vietnam. Along with Decree 13/2023/ND-CP (PDPD 2023), which came into effect on July 1, 2023, these regulations set new and stricter requirements for businesses to process personal data. In the context of strong digital transformation, personal data has become a valuable asset but also a target of abuse, from information leakage to unauthorized trading. So what do businesses need to do to comply with new legal requirements, mitigate risks and maintain a competitive advantage? This article will analyze the necessary preparation steps, from reviewing internal processes to implementing technical, legal, and administrative measures.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam has proposed to amend Decree 31/2018/ND-CP, a document detailing the Law on Foreign Trade Management on the origin of goods, issued on March 8, 2018 (Decree). This Decree regulates the rules of origin for exports and imports, ensuring compliance with international trade agreements and domestic regulations. In draft 2, the Ministry of Industry and Trade emphasizes the amendment of the Decree to address new challenges in global trade, strengthen compliance with international commitments and promote measures to combat origin fraud.
In the context of globalization and the continuous development of capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions have become an important part of the development strategy of many businesses. However, these transactions often come with great risks associated with inaccurate or incomplete information from the seller's side. From the recent dispute between AEON Financial and SeABank in the acquisition of PTI Insurance Company, AEON, we will analyze the regulation of the commitment and compensation (W&I) insurance mechanism to highlight the important role of this regulation in mitigating risks for the parties as well as assessing the applicability of this provision in Vietnam.
Vietnam is entering a period of strong transformation with a series of important changes in administrative boundaries, government structure, and legal reforms to accelerate economic development. In this challenging but also potential context, HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”) – a professional consulting firm with a wealth of experience accompanying domestic and foreign businesses – is committed to supporting businesses to overcome fluctuations, adapt quickly and make the most of new opportunities.
On June 26, 2025, at the 9th session, the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam officially approved the Law on Personal Data Protection (the PDPL), marking an important milestone in building a legal framework for personal data protection in the context of strong digital transformation. The PDPL with 39 articles, effective from January 1, 2026, is divided into 5 chapters, not only meeting the internal needs for the protection of citizens' rights but also in line with international trends in personal data management.
The Draft Decree regulating the management of cosmetics in Vietnam (Draft) is currently being developed with the goal of enhancing the efficiency of state management, protecting consumer rights and ensuring the quality of cosmetic products circulating on the market. The draft Decree is expected to create a transparent, synchronous and feasible legal corridor. However, through the process of consultation and research, we realized that many contents in the Draft still have inadequacies that need to be adjusted to suit international practices and practices. This article will analyze the points that need to be amended in the Draft Decree, and at the same time make specific recommendations to complete this document.
This article outlines frequent errors and compliance guidance for enterprises employing foreign workers in Vietnam, covering issues such as intra-corporate transfers, work permit applications, remote work, multi-location assignments, dual nationality cases, and reissuance procedures.
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