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Apolat Legal honored to welcome delegation from Zhi Heng Law firm

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On May 9, 2025, Apolat Legal had the honor of welcoming a delegation of lawyers from Zhi Heng Law Firm during their visit to our Ho Chi Minh City office. Representing Apolat Legal, Lawyers Dinh Quang Long and Thieu Thi Kieu Thu extended a warm and respectful reception to the delegation. The meeting took place in a spirit of openness and goodwill, marking an important initial step in establishing a strategic partnership between the two firms. During the exchange, Apolat Legal and Zhi Heng Law Firm shared information regarding their respective areas of practice, professional strengths, and visions for development. Both parties expressed a strong desire to foster cooperation with the aim of supporting Chinese enterprises interested in exploring and investing in the Vietnamese market. We sincerely appreciate the presence of the Zhi Heng delegation and look forward to meaningful and long-term collaboration between our two firms in the near future. About Zhi Heng Law Firm: Zhi Heng Law...

Changing the head of business household: Is it feasible or not?

Throughout the process of business activities, many times business household owners have the desire to change the head of the business household, stemming from many reasons: transferring the business household so that other individuals can take over the business of the household, the new head of the household takes over the business household through inheritance since the former head of the household passed away,  donate to business household to others,… According to the latest data of the General Statistics Office – Ministry of Planning and Investment, the country currently has more than 5.5 million business households – accounting for about 30% of the gross domestic product (GDP) structure – an extremely impressive number. However, business administrative procedures related to business households are still quite unfamiliar to the majority of business households, especially the procedures for changing business households, when the Law on Enterprises 2020 still does not have separ...

Personal data processing impact assessment

Pursuant to Clause 9, Article 2 of Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on Personal Data Protection, Personal Data Processing Activities are defined as one or more actions affecting personal data, such as collection, recording, analysis, confirmation, storage, modification, publication, combination, access, retrieval, recall, encryption, decryption, copying, sharing, transmission, provision, transfer, deletion, destruction, or any other related actions.   At the initiation of personal data processing, the Data Controller (including entities or individuals who determine the purpose and means of personal data processing), the Data Processor (including entities or individuals conducting data processing on behalf of the Data Controller through a contract or agreement), as well as the Data Controller and Processor (including entities or individuals who both determine the purpose, means, and directly process personal data), are mandated to prepare and maintain their personal Data Processing Impact...

Obligations of employers to organize labor safety and hygiene training

Occupational safety and hygiene training is one of the important obligations of employers according to Article 7.2.b of the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene 2015 . This regulation aims to create a safe working environment and ensure the effectiveness of the enterprise’s production and business activities.  1. Responsibility for participating in training, organizing training on occupational safety and hygiene  The provisions of Article 14 of the Law on Labor Safety and Hygiene 2015 stipulate the responsibility to participate in training and organize labor safety and hygiene training applicable to each specific subject as follows:    Managers in charge of occupational safety and hygiene, occupational safety and hygiene workers, medical workers, safety and hygiene workers in production and business establishments must attend occupational safety and hygiene training courses and be granted certificates by occupational safety and hygiene training organizations a...

Procedure for obtaining a brandname for use in advertising via sms and calls

In the context of global digital transformation, using a brandname is a cost – efficient and useful Marketing method for organizations and individuals to advertise themselves via SMS and calls. This article will provide an overview of the procedure for obtaining a brandname to ensure that this procedure is carried out efficiently and in compliance with regulations.  1. Definition   Brandname is a tool used by users in advertising activities via SMS and calls, and is used to display or identify information about the source of the message. All organizations and individuals have the rights to register and use the brandname in the unlimited quantities for the purpose of advertising via sms and calls.  The brandname assigned to organizations and individuals is unique within the National Indentifier System managed by the Ministry of Information and Communications (Department of Information Security) and has a validity period of 3 years from the date of issuance. Organization...

Legal framework for the operation of e-commerce platforms

Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, consumer habits have undergone a dramatic shift. Consumers have gradually moved from accessing products directly at stores, supermarkets, or shopping malls to online shopping. Many stores have transitioned to e-commerce, and numerous e-commerce platforms have emerged, allowing customers to save time and easily choose products with just a few clicks on websites.  This not only offers convenience, as users can quickly compare prices, models, and quality between stores, but also fosters competition in terms of price and quality service.  Entering the field of e-commerce with confidence requires a clear understanding of legal regulations- a key factor that helps businesses maintain stable operations and build strong credibility in the eyes of consumers.  1. What is an E-commerce Platform?   E-commerce activities involve conducting part or all of the commercial process through electronic means connected to the Internet, mobile te...