Approved Equisation/Privatisation Plan

LEGAL UPDATE: Did you know that the Government recently approved the equisation/privatisation plan of Vinacomin – Power Holding Corporation. Pursuant to the plan, the State will continue to hold 65% of the shares and 34.76% of the shares will be publicly...

Two New Significant Laws in Investment and Enterprises

LEGAL UPDATE: Did you know that two other significant laws in investment and enterprises have been passed and will become valid on 1 July 2015. These laws will affect all investments and corporate transactions in Vietnam. Key changes are: 1. A foreign-invested company...

New Real Estate Business Law

LEGAL UPDATE: Did you know that a new law on Real Estate Business Law (“REB Law”) has been passed by the National Assembly of Vietnam on 25 November 2014 and will come into effect as of 1 July 2015. Below are highlights of some very key changes: 1. Rights of foreign...

New Laws on Real Estate, Housing and Investment

LEGAL UPDATE: Did you know that new laws on real estate, housing and investment have been passed by the National Assembly? Stay tuned for detailed updates once the official versions are published.

New Company Law

LEGAL UPDATE: Did you know that a new company law (Law on Enterprises) has just been issued effective mid 2015? One of the changes is the company seal will no longer be required or can be in any form. A pink seal for DN Legal. More update on this key piece of...

Bilateral Investment Treaties Claims

LEGAL UPDATE: Did you know that since the early 1990s Vietnam has signed bilateral investment treaties (often referred to as BITs) with over 40 countries pursuant to which investors from such countries can sue the Vietnamese Government if their investments in Vietnam...