Many companies established under Vietnamese law, and Vietnamese individuals, are investing in other countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, Cambodia, etc., to expand their markets. The common form of investment is establishing a company or branch in the host country. In such cases, investors must not…

Some Foreign Investors establish multiple companies in Vietnam to operate in different business sectors, and each company may own one or several separate manufacturing plants in industrial zones. After a period of operation, Foreign Investors may find that maintaining multiple companies…

Currently, the Vietnamese government is actively promoting public investment to drive economic growth, which has led to an increasing demand for contractors for projects funded by public investment (including state-owned enterprise funds). In the process of implementing construction projects of…

In recent years, outward investment has become a growing trend for Vietnamese investors. This reflects the integration of the Vietnamese economy in the context of globalization, making a significant contribution to enhancing the position and competitiveness of domestic enterprises. According to…

1. Definition and Classification of Social Networks under Decree 147/2024/ND-CP  1.1 Definition of Social Networks:  Article 3.25 of Decree 147/2024/ND-CP provides that a social network is an information system established on an online platform or application, providing services and tools that…

Under Vietnamese law, for Vietnamese documents to be recognized and used abroad, they must undergo consular certification, except in cases exempted as stipulated in Article 9 of Decree No. 111/2021/ND-CP. Conversely, for foreign documents to be recognized and used in Vietnam, they must undergo…

In the context of integration and globalization, foreign trade promotion organizations are increasingly requesting to establish representative offices in Vietnam. Establishing a representative office helps enhance economic cooperation and promote trade between Vietnam and other countries. However,…

On June 14th, 2025, at its 9th Session, 15th Legislature, the Vietnamese National Assembly passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry (“DTI Law”). This law is expected to take effect on January 1st, 2026. This marks Vietnam’s first specialized law enacted to promote the development of digital…

According to Decree No.69/2024/ND-CP dated June 25th, 2024 issued by the Government on electronic identification  and authentication, Apolat Legal hereby respectfully informs our Clients of the procedures for foreigners to register for electronic identification (“e-ID”) accounts at the Immigration…

In both social and professional life, offering opinions or assessments about individuals and organizations is quite common. In civil, commercial, and corporate disputes, it’s not unusual for one party to allege that the other has engaged in unlawful conduct. However, without a solid legal basis,…

Recently, Lawyer Pham Hong Manh, Managing Partner at Apolat Legal, served as a key speaker at the webinar titled “Navigating Vietnam’s New Digital Finance Landscape: Understanding Key Decrees, Sandbox, and Crypto/Digital Asset Regulations,” co-organized by the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) and…

The Right to Disconnect has garnered significant global attention over the past two decades and has become one of the most formally recognized labor rights in multiple jurisdictions. This right refers to an employee’s right to be able to disengage from work and refrain from engaging in work-related…

An electronic visa (e-visa), designated with the signal of EV, is a type of visa issued by the competent Vietnamese authorities through electronic transactions, allowing foreigners to enter Vietnam. According to the law, foreigners granted an e-visa may enter Vietnam for legally permitted purposes,…

The duration of an investment project is one of the important factors determining the feasibility and long-term effectiveness of the project. In particular, for factory projects, the investment duration affects the investor’s financial strategy and is also related to the locality’s planning and…

Compared to the Bidding Law 2013, the Bidding Law 2023 expands its subjects of application to include bidding packages of enterprises with 100% of charter capital held by state enterprises. This change has garnered significant attention from investors, especially as the number of bidding packages by…

While providing legal advisory services for manufacturing projects in Viet Nam, Apolat Legal recently assisted a foreign invested enterprise in establishing a packaged food manufacturing factory for business operations in Viet Nam. We have observed that many foreign investors have a general…

According to the 2024 investment report, China leads in the number of new investment projects (accounting for 28.3% of total investment projects in Vietnam) and ranks third in total investment capital (USD 4,732.1 million). This demonstrates Vietnam’s openness to welcoming projects from Chinese…

In the current era of digital technology, social media platforms have become indispensable tools for internet users. Thousands of individuals engage on platforms such as Facebook, Zalo, and TikTok to share information, communicate online, and conduct business transactions in the digital space.…

In the context of increasing digitalization, personal data protection has become a critical issue of concern for many countries. In Vietnam, the Draft Law on Personal Data Protection has established detailed regulations regarding the establishment and operation of Personal Data Protection…

On April 12, 2025, the 13th Central Party Committee issued Resolution 60-NQ/TW, approving the plan for rearranging and merging provincial-level administrative units, eliminating district-level organization, merging commune-level units, and establishing a two-tier local government model. On June 12,…

The Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 117/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 117”) on June 9, 2025, stipulating tax administration for business activities of households and individuals on e-commerce platforms and digital platforms.  Decree 117 will take effect from July 1, 2025, and includes the following…

Abstract: Livestock farming has always been one of the key economic sectors of Vietnam. January 1, 2025, marks a significant milestone for investors in livestock facilities, as it is the deadline for facilities constructed and operational before January 1, 2020, to fully comply with the conditions…

The Vietnamese Government has demonstrated strong determination in promoting the development of high-tech and digital economies through the promulgation of significant policies. Commencing with Resolution No. 52-NQ/TW of the Politburo in 2019, the nation officially oriented itself toward active…

According to statistics from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, by the end of October 2024, there were 106 countries and territories investing in Vietnam, of which the top 3 countries and territories were Singapore, China and South Korea. It can be seen that South Korea is in the top 3…

Are enterprises required to establish grassroots trade unions? This is a critical question that many businesses in Vietnam are concerned about. Grassroots trade unions play a role in protecting the rights of employees while promoting cooperation between employees and employers. However, is the…

The trading of used cooking oil (hereinafter referred to as “UCO”) and the production of recycled products from this raw material is becoming a strong development trend in many developed countries, and is also an industry that is starting to rekindle in Vietnam when UCO is available can be used to…

1. Definition    The term “Condotel” is a blend of two English words: “condominium” and “hotel”. It refers to a condominium-style hotel. In Vietnam, Condotels are commonly known by various names, such as tourism apartments, tourism villas, or tourism real estate…   Before the Law on Real Estate…

Recently, Pham Thi Thoa, Partner at Apolat Legal and an alumna of Batch 8, Finance – Banking Law from the University of Economics and Law (UEL), participated in UEL’s Admissions & Career Orientation Talk Show.  Alongside lecturers from UEL’s Faculty of Law, Ms. Thoa shared invaluable practical…

On March 15, 2024, as part of the launch event celebrating Vietnam Consumer Rights Day 2024, the theme “Transparent Information – Safe Consumption” was selected to emphasize the critical role of information in safeguarding the rights and safety of the consumer. This theme underscores the pressing…

During the course of providing legal consultancy services, Apolat Legal received an inquiry from a client regarding certain legal issues related to administrative violations in the employment of foreign workers in Vietnam. Specifically, the company failed to comply with regulations governing the…

Discrimination in general, and discrimination in employment and occupation in particular, poses a significant risk of perpetuating social inequality. Indeed, when prejudices manifest across various aspects of life, employers may inherently harbor biases against those around them, including employees…

Under the current labor law, when an employment agreement expires or is unilaterally terminated, the employer must notify the employee. However, notices differ in these cases, requiring both the employer and the employee to distinguish clearly to avoid disputes. For instance, upon the agreement…

Translated works are a type of derivative work, occupying a unique position within the scope of authors’ right law. Essentially, a translation involves reinterpreting a literary, artistic, or scientific work into another language, allowing it to reach a wider audience and transcend cultural and…

Apolat Legal was pleased to welcome Lawyer Trevor Withane, Founder and Partner of Ironbridge Legal (Sydney), during his visit to our Ho Chi Minh City office.  During the meeting, Apolat Legal’s Partner Nguyen Minh Tien engaged in an open discussion with Lawyer Trevor about common areas of…