Regulations on e-commerce disputes need to be stricter

As online commerce grows in Việt Nam, regulations on consumer protection and disputes should be strengthened, experts said at a conference held yesterday (November 10) in HCM City.

Controversial draft decree may make banks lose potential foreign investors

A draft decree being developed by the State Securities Commission to implement the amended Law on Securities may cause local banks to lose out on potential foreign investment.

Enterprises need legal counsel on 'force majeure' during COVID-19 Enterprises should carefully study the “force majeure” clauses in contracts and consult experts in assessing their rights and obligations pertaining to the clauses to resolve any disputes on contract performance obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have said.

Ownership, risk-sharing must be clarified in PPP law: experts The draft PPP law is expected to be passed at the 14th National Assembly’s ninth meeting later this month.

Exporters warned of potential trade barriers under EVFTA

Vietnamese businesses should prepare to deal with potential trade barriers that could arise early next year when the historic EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) takes effect, experts have said. 

BOT projects need careful consideration

The Government's website (baochinhphu.vn) recently published an interview with Dr Trần Chung, President of the Association of Private Investors in Road Transport, on strong and weak points of BOT projects in Việt Nam

Enterprises urged to prepare for escalating US-China trade war Vietnamese exporters have been urged to prepare for any trade-related lawsuits and disputes arising from the escalating US-China trade war amid concerns that the two major powers will not reach an agreement at a meeting in Japan this month.

Vietnamese companies urged to prepare for impacts of US-China trade spat

With trade protectionism increasing, Vietnamese companies should prepare for trade-related lawsuits and disputes but also capitalise on possible opportunities from the ongoing US-China trade war, a top trade remedy official has said.

Young workers need preparation

Young people in the workforce need to be better prepared to be able to compete in a knowledge-based economy, experts said at a conference held yesterday in HCM City. 

MA dispute arbitration key: experts

Vietnamese and foreign firms are increasingly resorting to arbitration for settling disputes related to mergers and acquisitions, experts told a conference in HCM City on December 20.