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Criminal Liability of Corporate Executives in Vietnam
- 20 February 2025
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- by Stephen Le
A single decision can make or break an executive’s career, but in Vietnam, it can also land them in prison. With increasing crackdowns on corporate misconduct, business leaders are now facing a legal landscape where ignorance is no excuse and negligence can lead to prosecution. Many business leaders assume that criminal liability falls solely on the company, but under Vietnamese law, directors, CEOs, and senior managers can face personal prosecution for corporate misconduct. As authorities intensify...
Can Crossing Borders Shield You From White-Collar Crime Prosecution?
- 08 January 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Think crossing borders puts you beyond legal reach? Think again. Our legal framework extends beyond national boundaries to hold offenders accountable—wherever they are. From extradition to international cooperation, Vietnam is stepping up to combat economic crime on a global scale. In this post, Lê Hoàng Chương (Stephen) unpack how Vietnam’s laws work across borders, the role of INTERPOL, and what this means for businesses operating internationally. Read on to understand how justice keeps up in a...
Insider Dealing, Market Abuse, and Criminal Banking Law in Vietnam
- 28 November 2024
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- by Stephen Le
The integrity of financial markets is a cornerstone of economic stability and investor confidence. In Vietnam, the rapid expansion of the financial sector has brought with it new opportunities and significant risks. Recognizing the critical need to uphold transparency and fair practices, Vietnam’s Penal Code 2015 provides a robust framework to address insider dealing, market abuse, and criminal banking activities. These offenses, ranging from exploiting confidential information for personal gain to manipulating market dynamics, threaten the...
Legal Perspective on White-Collar Crime Enforcement in Vietnam
- 07 November 2024
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- by Stephen Le
White-collar crime encompasses various non-violent, financially motivated offenses, including corporate fraud, bribery, and tax evasion. In Vietnam, white-collar crime has grown in both prevalence and impact, posing significant challenges to businesses and the economy. Enforcement has become a priority as the country strengthens its regulatory framework. For companies operating in Vietnam, understanding the enforcement landscape is crucial to navigating potential legal risks and ensuring compliance. Key Enforcement Authorities in Vietnam White-collar crime enforcement in Vietnam involves...
You Have The Right To A Fair Trial
- 28 October 2024
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- by Stephen Le
You have the right to a fair trial…that is if you are ever to be accused of crime. In fact your right to a fair trial is an internationally recognised human right which rarely makes for viral content but is nonetheless equally important. Ultimately, many people who are accused of crimes will be found innocent. The goal then is to have enough safeguards in place so that when all is said and done, those found to...
Judgment No. 46/2024/HS-ST: Unauthorized Medical Practice Without The Required Qualifications
- 19 August 2024
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- by Vania Van
Judgment No: 46/2024/HS-ST Defendant: Trần Thị L, Victim: Mr. Nguyễn Văn H1, deceased. Regarding: Unauthorized medical practice without the required qualifications Case Summary Mr. Phạm Văn R, who holds a medical practice certificate and a secondary medical degree, opened a pharmacy at his home. From February 2023, as Mr. R worked in Hanoi, his wife, Trần Thị L, who had no relevant qualifications or certifications, started selling medicines and administering injections at the pharmacy. Around...
Judgment No. 45/2023/HS-ST: Violation of Regulations on Other Medical Services
- 15 August 2024
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- by Vania Van
Judgment No.: 45/2023/HS-ST Defendant: Võ Trọng H Victim: Lại Thị Thắng H1 Related Parties: Mr. Ôn Kim Quốc B, Mr. Đặng Hoàng A Regarding: Violation of Regulations on Other Medical Services Case Summary On September 29, 2021, at 8:15 am, Mrs. Lại Thị Thắng H1 received her second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Subsequently, she went to the rented house of Võ Trọng H in District F to receive filler injections in her buttocks...
Judgment No. 121/2022/HS-ST: Violation Of Regulations On Unauthorized Home Medical Treatment Causing Loss Of Life
- 19 July 2024
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- by Vania Van
Judgment No: 121/2022/HS-ST Defendants: Tran Huu P – Tran Thanh T Victim: Phung Van H (Deceased) Regarding: Violation Of Regulations On Unauthorized Home Medical Treatment Causing Loss Of Life Case Summary In 2017, Mr. Phung Van H (Mr. H) asked Tran Huu P (Mr. P) to treat an infected wound on his right foot. Mr. P was a community health worker under the management of the People’s Committee of Tan Hoi Commune, Tan Chau District,...
Judgment No.13/2023/HS-ST: Violation Of Regulations On Medical Examination And Treatment, Drug Manufacturing, Preparation, Distribution, And Other Medical Services
- 19 July 2024
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- by Vania Van
Judgment No: 13/2023/HS-ST Defendant: Mr. N G N Victim: Mr. L V B (Deceased) Persons with related rights and obligations: Mrs. B T H – Mr. L V T – Mrs. L T N Regarding: Violation Of Regulations On Medical Examination And Treatment, Drug Manufacturing, Preparation, Distribution, And Other Medical Services Case Summary On November 11, 2021, Mr. LVB went to the clinic of Mrs. Ha Thi Thuy Kieu for a medical examination. Mrs. Kieu...
Judgment No. 95/2023/HS-ST: Violation of Regulations on Medical Examination and Treatment Causing Death
- 02 July 2024
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- by Vania Van
Judgment No.: 95/2023/HS-ST Defendant: Dr. Phan Đức H Victim: Nguyễn Thị Lệ T (Deceased) Legal Representatives of the Victim: Bà Từ Thị Đúng and Nguyễn Văn Ái Criminal matter: Violation of regulations on medical examination and treatment causing death Case summary Dr. Phan Đức H (hereinafter Dr. H) is the holder of a master’s degree and medical doctor, who was granted medical practice certificate number: 0000916/ĐNO-CCHN issued by the Department of Health of Đắk Nông...
Judgment No. 65/2023/HS-PT: Violation of Regulations on Medical Examination and Treatment and Use of Fake Documents
- 02 July 2024
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- by Vania Van
Judgment No. 65/2023/HS-PT Defendant: Dinh Viet H Victim: Ms. Vo Ngoc Anh Tr (Deceased) Criminal Matter: Violation of regulations on medical examination and treatment and use of fake documents Case Summary Dr. Dinh Viet H (hereinafter Dr. H) is an orthopedic trauma specialist who was granted a medical examination and treatment practice certificate (No. 009047/HCM-CCHN) by the Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City on May 25, 2013, and is employed at the General...
Vietnam Fiduciary Duty: Negligence Liability in Enterprise (Summary)
- 02 July 2024
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- by Stephen Le
With the rise in cases pertaining to negligence in recent years, the need to understand its legal conditions is more imperative than ever. There are two distinct criminal offenses under ‘Negligence,’ each with its own set of provisions for criminal and damage subjects. This insight unravels the complexities of the legislature by examining two real cases. Read the full article here: https://letranlaw.com/insights/liability-for-negligence-in-enterprise-management/
