On April 29, 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular No. 03/2025/TT-NHNN ("Circular 03"), which replaces Circular No. 05/2014/TT-NHNN ("Circular 05/2014"). Circular 03 provides updated regulations on the opening and use of Vietnam Dong ("VND") accounts—specifically Indirect Capital Accounts ("ICAs")—by foreign investors for conducting foreign indirect investment activities and...

In the trend of globalization and deep integration, the demand for foreign labor in Vietnam is increasing, especially in fields requiring high expertise or specific characteristics. However, to ensure legality and compliance with state management regulations, all activities of recruiting and using foreign labor must be carried out in accordance...

AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF LEGAL REGULATIONS AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE UPDATED TO 2025

In Vietnam, a work permit is a mandatory condition for foreign nationals to work legally. However, the prevailing law also stipulates certain cases that are exempt from the work permit requirement. A clear understanding of which cases are exempt and what procedures must be followed is essential, particularly as many...

In the age of technology, as sales through e-commerce channels are booming, contracts for designing websites and mobile applications (apps) have become more prevalent than ever. However, this has been accompanied by an increase in disputes arising from these contracts. In this article, DB Legal will analyze a typical case...

Collection of appellate judgments on labor disputes. These judgments are compiled for research and study purposes only. Any commercial reproduction is strictly prohibited.

The alcoholic beverage business in Vietnam is rapidly expanding, not only in terms of domestic production but also with a growing participation from distribution and import enterprises. In this context, the State has enacted a strict legal framework to control alcohol-related activities, aiming to mitigate the harmful effects of alcoholic...

A Compilation of Judgments on Disputes Concerning Contracts for the Sale of Goods where the Litigant is an Individual or Organization with an Address or Headquarters Abroad. This compilation of judgments is intended for research and academic purposes. Any reproduction for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

The continuous socio-economic development has brought significant changes to traditional family values in Vietnam. International integration, rapid urbanization, work pressure, and shifts in awareness regarding individual freedom are contributing factors to the increasing trend of divorce rates. According to statistics from the Supreme People's Court, the period 2015–2023 recorded an...

When considering international investment, the World Trade Organization (WTO) may not always be the first institution that springs to mind. This is understandable, as the WTO—unlike comprehensive Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) or modern Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)—does not feature...