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Changes to the business conditions for employment services from mid-2026

Employment service activities have long been classified as a conditional business line, uniformly applicable to both domestic enterprises and foreign-invested enterprises. The scope of activities includes job consultancy and placement services; provision and supply of labor to employers; as well as the collection, analysis, storage, and provision of labor market information. However, the Law on Investment 2025 has removed this sector from the List of Conditional Business Lines, thereby paving the way for future adjustments and improvements to the relevant legal framework. The evolution of regulatory conditions governing employment service activities over the past 10 years is as follows:   1. The Law on Investment 2014 , effective from July 1, 2015, classified employment service activities as a conditional business line. At the same time, the Law on Employment 2013 (effective from January 1, 2015), together with Decree No. 52/2014/ND-CP and Decree No. 23/2021/ND-CP,r...
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Procedures for Registration of Ad hoc Arbitral Awards under Vietnamese Law

Ad hoc arbitration is a dispute resolution mechanism whereby the disputing parties agree to appoint arbitrator(s) to resolve their dispute instead of initiating proceedings before a court. Unlike institutional arbitration, ad hoc arbitration does not have a permanent seat or its own procedural rules but is established based on the parties’ agreement solely for the purpose of resolving a specific dispute. This form of arbitration is commonly applied to commercial disputes or other disputes that are permitted by law to be resolved by arbitration.   Due to the fact that ad hoc arbitration is not associated with a permanent arbitral institution, Vietnamese law provides for a mechanism to register ad hoc arbitral awards with the court as a necessary procedural step. This mechanism serves as a legal basis for requesting the civil judgment enforcement authority to organize the enforcement of the arbitral award, while also enabling the court to verify the authenti...
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A new legal wave on Data Governance and Protection in Viet Nam

The 2025-2026 Digital Era marks a major turning point in Vietnam’s digital legal ecosystem with the simultaneous enactment of central laws: the Law on Data 2024, the Law on Personal Data Protection 2025, the Law on Cybersecurity 2025, the Law on Artificial Intelligence 2025, and the Law on Digital Technology Industry 2025. Legislative thinking has officially shifted from creating a relaxed corridor to encourage development to tightening risk management and applying exceptionally strict penalties for data and technology issues.   The article below summarizes the general legal framework for data in Vietnam based on the latest regulations..   1. Law on Data 2024:   The Law on Data 2024 officially stipulates the strategic mindset: Data is a resource, and the State has a policy to mobilize all resources to enrich data and develop data into an asset. This Law establishes a clear mechanism separating the roles between the Data Owner (propert...
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Litigation Senior Associate

Apolat Legal is a full-service commercial law firm practicing in Viet Nam. Our Clients rely on us to provide them with innovative commercial and legal advice, which is of the highest international standard and practical in a Vietnamese context. As a dynamic law firm committed to raising the standards of the legal sector, we promote an open and creative working environment, a healthy work-life balance, while maintaining a strong focus on the responsibility and commitment of our lawyers to continuous improvement. Apolat Legal is looking for a Litigation Senior Associate to participate in our dynamic and enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will be working at Apolat Legal’s Ho Chi Minh City office. The job description and requirements are as follows: 1. Job Description: Independently managing dispute cases, including direct communication with clients, competent state authorities, and other dispute resolution bodies; Developing case strategies, conducting legal research, an...
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Press Release: Warning on email impersonation of Apolat Legal

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Assault without bodily injury: Why criminal liability may still arise?

In everyday life, personal conflicts and disputes may arise from seemingly minor situations. Many people believe that if an act of physical assault does not result in bodily injury, or if a forensic assessment concludes that the victim’s injury rate is 0%, the incident is merely a “minor matter” and does not give rise to serious legal consequences. While this perception is common, it is not entirely accurate under Vietnamese criminal law.   In practice, whether an act is subject to criminal prosecution does not depend solely on the percentage of bodily injury. Instead, it also depends on the protected legal interest infringed upon, the nature and level of social danger of the conduct, and the context in which the act occurs.   This article analyzes the current legal framework to clarify: (i) when an act of assault does not constitute the crime of intentional infliction of bodily harm; and (ii) in which circumstances, even without ...
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Regulations on brandname registration for advertising via messages and calls

In the wake of robust digital transformation, advertising via messages and calls has become an indispensable component of corporate marketing strategies. However, the surge in high-tech crimes and the prevalence of spam have prompted the Government to tighten identity management protocols. As of March 1, 2025, the authority to manage brandnames has been fully transferred to the Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention (A05) under the Ministry of Public Security. Mastering the conditions, documentation, and procedures for obtaining a Brandname Certificate from the new regulatory body is a vital step for enterprises to ensure their advertising operations are lawful, reputable, and sustainable. This article provides a comprehensive overview and detailed guidance on this regulatory roadmap.   Legal Basis   Brandname registration activities are currently governed by a rigorous system of legal instruments, including:   De...
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