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How Companies in Vietnam Face Criminal Penalties for Anti Money Laundering Violations
- 26 November 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Companies in Vietnam face criminal penalties for anti money laundering violations when they fail to implement required compliance measures or knowingly allow illegal transactions to pass through their business operations. With global financial crimes becoming more sophisticated, Vietnam has strengthened its laws and enforcement efforts to prevent money laundering and to ensure that both local and foreign invested companies uphold international compliance standards. This comprehensive guide explains how anti money laundering violations occur, what triggers corporate...
Understanding Vietnam’s New Fintech Law and Decree 94/2025
- 19 November 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Vietnam’s financial technology (fintech) industry has expanded quickly, offering more digital services than ever before, from e-wallets and online lending to blockchain-based tools. Until now, these activities operated with little formal regulation, creating legal uncertainty for businesses and investors. Decree 94/2025 changes that. This new law sets clear rules for how fintech companies must operate in Vietnam. It introduces licensing procedures, outlines a sandbox program for testing new models, and defines what companies need to do...
Rising Dispute Trends Shaping Asia-Pacific
- 11 November 2025
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- by Stephen Le
As Asia-Pacific continues to power global growth, business disputes are also on the rise. From construction delays to shareholder conflicts and data breaches, cross-border disputes are becoming more complex and more costly. In this post, Stephen Le examines the key factors driving the surge in disputes across the region, the industries most affected, and the practical steps businesses can take to stay ahead of rising legal risks.
When AI Meets the Workplace, Privacy Is on the Line
- 06 November 2025
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- by Hannah Huynh
AI is no longer experimental, it’s already shaping hiring, monitoring, and performance reviews. From facial recognition to performance tracking, many tools process sensitive employee data. Mishandling this data can expose employers to penalties, lawsuits, and reputational damage. In this post, Hannah Huynh explains what AI really collects, how Vietnam’s data protection law (Decree 13/2023) applies to employee data, the common compliance blind spots, and the steps every employer should take to deploy AI responsibly.
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How Companies in Vietnam Face Criminal Penalties for Anti Money Laundering Violations
- 26 November 2025
- |
- by Stephen Le
Companies in Vietnam face criminal penalties for anti money laundering violations when they fail to implement required compliance measures or knowingly allow illegal transactions to pass through their business operations. With global financial crimes becoming more sophisticated, Vietnam has strengthened its laws and enforcement efforts to prevent money laundering and to ensure that both local and foreign invested companies uphold international compliance standards. This comprehensive guide explains how anti money laundering violations occur, what triggers corporate...
Understanding Vietnam’s New Fintech Law and Decree 94/2025
- 19 November 2025
- |
- by Stephen Le
Vietnam’s financial technology (fintech) industry has expanded quickly, offering more digital services than ever before, from e-wallets and online lending to blockchain-based tools. Until now, these activities operated with little formal regulation, creating legal uncertainty for businesses and investors. Decree 94/2025 changes that. This new law sets clear rules for how fintech companies must operate in Vietnam. It introduces licensing procedures, outlines a sandbox program for testing new models, and defines what companies need to do...
Rising Dispute Trends Shaping Asia-Pacific
- 11 November 2025
- |
- by Stephen Le
As Asia-Pacific continues to power global growth, business disputes are also on the rise. From construction delays to shareholder conflicts and data breaches, cross-border disputes are becoming more complex and more costly. In this post, Stephen Le examines the key factors driving the surge in disputes across the region, the industries most affected, and the practical steps businesses can take to stay ahead of rising legal risks.
When AI Meets the Workplace, Privacy Is on the Line
- 06 November 2025
- |
- by Hannah Huynh
AI is no longer experimental, it’s already shaping hiring, monitoring, and performance reviews. From facial recognition to performance tracking, many tools process sensitive employee data. Mishandling this data can expose employers to penalties, lawsuits, and reputational damage. In this post, Hannah Huynh explains what AI really collects, how Vietnam’s data protection law (Decree 13/2023) applies to employee data, the common compliance blind spots, and the steps every employer should take to deploy AI responsibly.
Extradition and Deportation in Vietnam: When Can You Be Deported for a Crime?
- 04 November 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Being accused of a crime is serious but when it involves borders, it becomes even more complicated. In Vietnam, legal actions such as extradition or deportation may apply depending on where the crime was committed and who is involved. These measures can affect foreign nationals living in Vietnam, Vietnamese citizens abroad, or even someone just transiting through the country. Understanding the difference between extradition and deportation — and when they apply is essential if you or...
Debt Recovery in Vietnam’s Real Estate Sector
- 29 October 2025
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- by Stephen Le
In Vietnam’s booming real estate market, delayed payments and unpaid debts have become an all-too-common challenge. Whether you’re a developer waiting on buyer installments, a contractor left with unpaid invoices, or an investor whose partner has breached a joint venture agreement, unresolved financial obligations can create significant strain. The stakes are high-transactions often involve large sums, complex contracts, and cross-border parties. Unfortunately, many creditors wait too long or follow the wrong procedures, making recovery more difficult....
Consumer Criminal Law in Vietnam
- 28 October 2025
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- by Stephen Le
From fake goods to unsafe products, misleading ads to price gouging, consumer offences in Vietnam can land businesses in court. These aren’t minor infractions. They carry criminal liability, steep fines, and even suspension of operations. In this post, Stephen Le explains the key consumer criminal law offences, real-world examples of how they arise, and the sanctions that companies and individuals may face.
Recovering Funds from Investment Scams in Vietnam
- 24 October 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Vietnam’s rapid growth has brought not only opportunity, but also risk. From fake real estate deals to crypto scams, investment fraud in Vietnam is becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot. Victims who delay often face complete loss but those who act quickly and strategically may still recover funds. In this post, Stephen Le explains the most common types of scams, the legal framework for recovery, and the practical steps investors should take to protect themselves.
How US Companies Can Protect Their Intellectual Property (IP) in Vietnam
- 20 October 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Vietnam has become a strategic destination for US businesses across sectors like technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. But with growth comes risk-particularly when it comes to protecting intellectual property (IP). From trademark squatting to unauthorized use of software, US companies operating in or sourcing from Vietnam must take proactive steps to secure their IP assets. Relying solely on US-based registrations or informal business agreements isn’t enough. Vietnam follows a distinct IP regime, and enforcement requires...
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- 07 August 2025
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- by Stephen Le
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