James Pham is an arbitrator with TRACENT and Managing Partner at VSE Lawyers.  In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he reflects on his career helping to solve legal disputes in Vietnam’s diverse and dynamic economy. You are an arbitrator with TRACENT and Managing Partner at VSE Lawyers. Tell us about these roles. At the […] The post Resolving legal disputes in Vietnam’s diverse and dynamic economy. An interview with James Pham appeared first on Asia Law Portal - A forum for discussion of news, information & opportunity in the Asia-Pacific legal markets ..read more

According to a recent study by the East-West Center in Washington and the Stimson Center Southeast Asia Program. More than 1,000 US Companies are active in the five Mekong countries. And more than half are planning expansion in the region. The Mekong Region As the report details, the Mekong Region is composed of 5 countries. […] The post 60% of US companies in the Mekong region plan to expand operations appeared first on Asia Law Portal - A forum for discussion of news, information & opportunity in the Asia-Pacific legal markets ..read more

Nhi Mai is an experienced lawyer specializing in IT, telecommunications, data center, and cybersecurity. She has been involved in several data center construction projects and possesses the ability to advise and obtain investment licenses and tax incentives for such projects as well as other science and technology ventures. Specifically, she has experience in advising on […] The post Nhi Mai: Experienced Counsel specializing in IT, Telecommunications, Data Center, and Cybersecurity in Vietnam appeared first on Asia Law Portal - A forum for discussion of news, information & opportunity in t ..read more

With the Ministry of Transport recently cancelling the international bidding process and replacing it with domestic bidding for the North-South Expressway project, the feasibility for bank loans is put on the top shelf of concerns. Lawyers Le Net, Le Thanh Hieu, and Vo Phuong Thao from LNT & Partners provide analysis into the risks that […] The post Importance of financing for Vietnam’s BOT ventures appeared first on Asia Law Portal ..read more

With the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the application of digital technologies for providing financial services has become the key driver in promoting financial inclusion. However, the industry’s growth will not only depend on investments, new technologies, or smartphone penetration, but will also require a robust legal framework. Le Net and Hoang Nhu Quynh […] The post Pros of sandbox regulation for fintech appeared first on Asia Law Portal ..read more

DATA PROTECTION IN ASEAN Technology and the rise of the digital economy has transformed our lives for the better in many ways. However, data breaches and data security threats loom over us. The incident involving Cambridge Analytica in 2018 where millions of Facebook users’ data were obtained without proper permission, underscores the risks associated with […] The post ASEAN Insiders Series 2019 – Personal Data Protection appeared first on Asia Law Portal ..read more

On 3 May 2019 the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (the “MOIT”) submitted to the Prime Minister a draft decision intended to replace Decision No. 11/2017/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister on mechanisms for the encouragement of development of solar power, dated 11 April 2017 (“Decision 11”). In response to this submission, the Prime […] The post Vietnam – Proposed Solar Feed-In-Tariffs appeared first on Asia Law Portal ..read more

Ngo Nhat Minh is Founder and Attorney-of-law of BLawyers Vietnam, specialized in helping foreign investors do business in Vietnam.  In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Minh explains his practice focus and the work of BLawyers Vietnam, what foreign investors should consider when doing business in Vietnam, and the unique challenges he’s faced and experiences he’s had while managing an […] The post Helping facilitate foreign investment in Vietnam. An interview with Ngo Nhat Minh appeared first on Asia Law Portal ..read more

Le Tien Dat is Managing Partner of ADK & Co Vietnam Lawyers, focusing on assisting businesses achieve vital commercial objectives in the country’s fast-growing economy.  In this interview with Asia Law Port, he explains the firm’s client-centric approach, opportunities for foreign investors in the country, and the unique challenges of managing a successful boutique corporate […] The post Practicing customer-centric corporate law. An interview with Le Tien Dat, Managing Partner, ADK & Co Vietnam Lawyers appeared first on Asia Law Portal ..read more

As of 1 January 2021, DNA Vietnam LLC (‘DNA’) has been appointed to represent Alliott Global Alliance (‘AGA’), the international alliance of law and accounting firms, as its law member in Vietnam. With this announcement, AGA continues its expansion into new territories in the South East Asia region, while DNA increases their client service capabilities […] The post Alliott Global Alliance expands into Vietnam legal market after appointing DNA Vietnam LLC to membership appeared first on Asia Law Portal ..read more