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SUMMARY AND ASSESSMENT ON THE COURT’S JUDGMENT NO. 02/2018/QD-KDTM REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ANNUL AN ARBITRAL AWARD

Abstract: This article provides a concise overview of the key content of Judgment No. 02/2018/QD-KDTM dated 25 January 2018, issued by the People’s Court of Hanoi (“Court“) regarding the consideration of a request to annul an arbitral award. Accordingly, the Court annulled the arbitral council’s arbitral award by asserting that there was no arbitration agreement […]

Some highlights in the draft amendment of Decree 81/2018/ND-CP on sales promotion activities

Abstract: Decree 81/2018/ND-CP provides detailed guidelines for the 2005 Commercial Law on activities including sales promotion, trade fairs and exhibitions. The draft amendment to Decree 81/2018/ND-CP primarily focuses on revising regulations regarding sales promotion activities with the purpose of simplifying administrative procedures for notification of sales promotion and facilitating businesses. Key words: #promotional_product #sales_promotion_programs #notification_of_sales_ […]

MEASURES TO PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING PURSUANT TO CIRCULAR NO. 09/2023/TT-NHNN INSTRUCTIONS ON THE LAW ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING

Abstract: Measures to prevent and combat money laundering according to the Circular guiding the Law on Anti-Money laundering and the impact of this Circular on financial and non-financial organizations. Key words: #law_on_anti_money_laundering #measure #compliance #requirement #reporting #KYC #KYB #customer_due_diligence #law_firm   Recently, the State Bank of Vietnam has just issued Circular 09/2023/TT-NHNN (“Circular 09/2023”) guiding […]

Legal considerations for investing in Vietnam

Before investing in Vietnam, besides market, infrastructure and labor factors, Japanese investors should pay attention to the following legal issues: 1. Types of enterprise In Vietnam, there are five types of enterprise including joint stock company, one-member limited liability company, multi-member limited liability company, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. The following are the most prevalent forms […]