What are Prohibited Acts in Marine Operations in Vietnam?

 According to Article 12 of Vietnam Maritime Law, the acts prohibited in marine operations in Vietnam are grouped in activities that negatively impact national security, people, traffic, environment, in particular:Harm or pose threatened harms to national sovereignty and security.Carry people, goods, baggage, weapons, radioactive substances, hazardous discarded substances...

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Which Court Could Grant a Decision to Arrest a Ship in Vietnam?

 According to Article 130 of Vietnam Maritime Law, the following courts could issue decision to arrest a ship in Vietnam.The People’s Court at the level of a province where the seaport at which a ship subject to a request for arrest of a ship is having marine operations is located shall be vested with authority to grant a decision to arrest that ship.Where a seaport has...

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How to Terminate Representative Office in Vietnam

 Foreign Traders wishing to terminate the operation of representative office in Vietnam need to complete the procedure at Tax authorities, the Provincial Department of Industry and Trade and the procedure to return the seal at the police.Pursuant to the provisions of the Vietnam laws, the termination of operation of representative offices of foreign traders...

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The Purposes of Using Criminal Record Card

 Under Clause 1, Article 2 of the Law on Criminal Record 2009, criminal record card is the records on the previous convictions of a person that is sentenced under valid court judgments or decisions, and banning individual from holding position, establishing or managing enterprises and cooperatives in cases where the enterprises or cooperatives are declared bankrupt...

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Renewal of License for the Establishment of Branches Office in Vietnam

 How to extend branch license in Vietnam?The extension of the license for the establishment of a foreign trader’s branch in Vietnam shall be following the regulation of the commercial law and the relevant guiding decrees and circulars under Vietnam laws.Preparation of dossiers for extension of license for the establishment of branches includes:Application for extension...

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How Foreigners Could Marry Vietnamese Wife?

 When a foreigner marrying a Vietnamese, this is cross cultural marriage with challenges and complexity in relationships which could be legally difficult. The Vietnam laws on Marriage and Family on marriage and family relations involving foreign elements provide legal grounds to avoid false marriages to gain citizenship or conduct human trafficking.The following should...

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How Foreigners Could Marry Vietnamese Wife?

 When a foreigner marrying a Vietnamese, this is cross cultural marriage with challenges and complexity in relationships which could be legally difficult. The Vietnam laws on Marriage and Family on marriage and family relations involving foreign elements provide legal grounds to avoid false marriages to gain citizenship or conduct human trafficking.The following should...

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Three Difficulties in Applying Temporary Residence Card in Da Nang

 In recent years, more and more foreigners are coming to live, work, study or to reside in Da Nang, therefore, many foreigners apply for Temporary residence card (TRC) for more convenience in Vietnam.According to the regulation of Section 13, Article 3 of Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam, Temporary Residence Card (TRC)is a...

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Criminal Record for Foreign Citizens Residing in Vietnam

 When foreign citizens residing in Vietnam wish to apply and have their criminal record card issued, applicants have to prepare documents as follows:The case that documents are submitted directly:A written declaration request for granting the criminal record card according to formPassport and VisaPermanent residence card, temporary residence card, temporary residence...

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What Admiralty and Maritime Legal Matters in Vietnam Involve?

 Admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam may represent and defend the interests of commercial ship owners and charters involving the total spectrum of maritime casualties, accidents and disputes which may arise in reference to commercial ocean shipping.Additionally admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam https://antlawyers.vn/library/what-admiralty-and-maritime-legal-matters-in-vietnam-involve.htmlare...

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The Government Continues to Exempt Visas for Western European Countries

 It has been announced on May 3rd, 2018 that visa exemption policy for 5 Western European countries has been extended as part of the Vietnam immigration policy to attract tourists to Vietnam. At the same time, the Government has decided to increase the exemption period from one year to three years.Accordingly, the Government has a high consensus and the Prime...

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Conditional Investment Sectors and Investment Conditions in Vietnam

 When setting up a trading company in Vietnam, beside other conditions, the foreign investors have to prove experience in trading area. Areas such as banking, financial services, real estate, security services will require minimum investment. Foreign investment lawyers should be consulted for advice on investment licensing matters.In general, foreign investors...

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FDI Wave from the UK into Ho Chi Minh City

 UK businesses are gradually becoming the largest investors in Vietnam.The southern key industrial zone (SKEZ) including Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and neighboring provinces such as Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Long An and Ba Ria – Vung Tau.SKEZ include 106 active industrial zones with a total area of 33,500ha. Those industrial parks have the advantage that lie near the highway,...

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Can Vietnam Become a New Production Center of The World?

 Vietnam now is a machining and production center, just behind Singapore on the total investment amount of China.China is following the model of the Japanese economy and then has higher production costs. Therefore, Chinese enterprises are now diverting into neighboring countries to find the location for new manufacturing facilities.With great potential for growth, young...

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Vietnam Supports Australian Enterprises Investing and Setting-up Business in Vietnam

 During an official visit to Australia, in the morning of March 17th (local time), in Sydney, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and high-level delegation to the Government of Vietnam had the dialogue with the businesses of Vietnam and Australia’s on the development of Vietnam’s economy as well as the opportunities, prospects for cooperation between the two countries.The...

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The UK Entreprises Encouraged to Explore the Potential Market in Vietnam

 In addition to improvement of the business environment in Vietnam, Deputy Foreign Minister Hugo Swire also affirmed that Vietnam and UK will plan to raise awareness for the UK investors about potential business market in Vietnam.Talking to the press after the Vietnam – UK 4th annual strategic dialogue in Hanoi today (February 27th), Mr. Hugo Swire said, one of the highlights...

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Bloomberg Considers Vietnam as “New Tiger” in Asia

 After several disappointing years, Bloomberg said that Vietnam’s economy is continuously emerging in Asia, with the advantage of a young workforce and impressive growth.According to the news, the large corporations as Samsung, Intel have poured money into the factories in Vietnam leading Southeast Asian countries to emerge as new tiger in Asia. After renovation in the...

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