Corporate Governance & Compliance
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How to Find The Right Lawyer
- 05 November 2022
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- by Stephen Le
“Settling in court is unfortunate”. Going to court or getting involved in legal issues remains an uncommon activity in the minds of Vietnamese people. Changing perceptions and ways of thinking is not easy when facing an immediate legal situation. How to handle a legal issue? Finding the right lawyer is the first victory. A good and reliable lawyer can relieve your worries. He or she can effectively handle your legal matters. Thus, do not hesitate to...
The Legal Profession: Behind Closed Doors
- 05 November 2022
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- by Stephen Le
It is no coincidence that the legal profession is considered one of the noble professions in society. With its own characteristics, the legal profession, particularly being a lawyer, requires having insightful and broad knowledge, skills, quick improvisation, and extensive experience. Especially, the profession demands a high standard of morale and dedication. This is also the result of the constant efforts on the part of the lawyers themselves in perfecting their skills and professionalism, establishing prestige and...
Obsessed With Building Systems. Are You?
- 29 October 2022
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- by Stephen Le
Every business is the sum of its systems. Indeed, systems are to businesses what foundations are to homes. When you break down that massive system (which is your business), do you find the cogs of the many smaller systems running in sweet harmony? No matter how big or small your business is, systems and processes can help you get bigger, faster. As a business owner, I am obsessed with designing new systems and maintaining old ones...
Myths About The Legal Profession: The Reality Of Being A Lawyer
- 29 October 2022
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- by Stephen Le
Let’s think of a lawyer: dashing, well-dressed, carrying a briefcase, walking with a confident gait, and presenting a strong argument in court. This impressive and attractive image is what we often see in movies. It has inspired many students to dream of becoming a lawyer. Is the legal profession as easy and pretty as in the movies? A deep dive into the characteristics and meaning of the legal profession, and their part in building and improving...
Name Your Core Strengths. If You Can’t, You’re Distracted.
- 05 September 2022
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- by Stephen Le
Losing to a goldfish Fun fact: Did you know that the average attention span of a goldfish is 9 seconds, while the attention span of an average person in 2022 is 8 seconds? That’s what data scientists and media analysts believe is now the average consumer attention span. Yes…it’s that bad. Distraction presents itself in many forms We are exposed to more distractions today than ever before. There are auditory distractions, like the drilling going on...
Commercial Business Management Authorities
- 01 March 2022
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- by Stephen Le
In the age of integrated growth, commercial activities play a vital part in developing Vietnam’s economy. In conjunction with economic development, the business and trade management authority aids in the establishment of work that is sustainable, transparent, and competitive. This article will give a general overview of Vietnam’s commercial business management authorities system. Ministries and Ministerial-level Authorities These authorities primarily deal with macro-level issues by releasing guidance documents and allocating management duties to lower-level authorities. In...
Overview of Legal Documents System in Vietnam
- 07 February 2022
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- by Corporate Counsels Team
Legal normative documents are documents containing legal norms, promulgated in accordance with the competence, form, order and procedures specified in the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents. Legal norms are general rules of conduct with commonly binding force, which are repeatedly applied to agencies, organizations and individuals nationwide or within a certain administrative unit, promulgated by the State agency or competent person defined in the Law on the Promulgation of Legal Documents, whose implementation is guaranteed...
Ho Chi Minh City Eases Social Distancing in “New Normal” Starting From September 30, 2021
- 04 October 2021
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- by Corporate Counsels Team
On September 30, 2021, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City announced plans to recover and develop the economy after a long period of paralysis due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, Directive No. 18/CT-UBND (the Directive) was issued at the same date to gradually lift social distancing corresponding to the circumstances relating to Covid-19 and the safety assessment results of the Ministry of Health. The Directive has been applied from 6pm September...
Covid-19 Update: Operation Criteria for Businesses in the New-normal Period
- 22 September 2021
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- by Corporate Counsels Team
On September 15, 2021, the Head of Ho Chi Minh City’s Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control issued Decision 3328/QD-BCD (Decision) on the Set of Criteria for the prevention and control of Covid-19 at the workplace in Ho Chi Minh city (Set of Criteria). This Set of Criteria sets out standards and conditions for businesses to self-assess and implement to reopen after a long period of the Covid-19 shutdown. Groups of businesses subject to this...
Ho Chi Minh City Extends Lockdown till September End and Pilots COVID Green Cards
- 17 September 2021
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- by Corporate Counsels Team
According to the latest update on September 15, 2021, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has issued Official Letter No. 3072/UBND-VX to direct pandemic prevention measures as well as implement a roadmap to return to a new normal state in the upcoming months. Accordingly, Ho Chi Minh City extends lockdown till the end of September 30, 2021 to thoroughly control the pandemic, QR-based COVID Green Cards are to be piloted in some ‘green areas’ and...
Ho Chi Minh City Plans for the ‘New Normal’ after September 15, 2021
- 12 September 2021
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- by Corporate Counsels Team
Up to October 9, 2021, Vietnam has approved the Hayat-Vax vaccine for emergency use, besides AstraZeneca, Sputnik V (Gam-Covid-Vac), Vero Cell (Sinopharm), Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty), Moderna (Spikevax), and Janssen. At the moment, the Government is still facilitating the vaccination campaigns for people to get the first Covid-19 vaccine shot and continue the second shot in time. With the severe impact of the fourth Covid-19 wave, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City applied the lockdown regulation...
Allowable Methods of Employment Termination
- 17 August 2021
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- by Trang Le
Vietnamese labor legislation is generally considered to be ‘pro-employee’. As such, it is imperative that companies prepare and devise a termination plan in compliance with the laws to avoid any potential disputes at Court. This plan should be prepared and standardized prior to the termination of the employment relationship. This executive brief is to provide corporate leaders with an overview of the acceptable methods of employment termination to assist in finding optimal solutions that match the...
