Newsletter Notice Regarding the September 2, 2023 Holiday – APTlaw 29 August, 2023 Dear Clients and Partners! APTlaw is pleased to inform our clients and partners of our National Day holiday schedule on
NewsletterThe Constitution and the Law Several notable changes in the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Bidding Law (Effective as of January 1, 2024) 10 August, 2023 On June 23, 2023, the National Assembly enacted Law No. 22/2023/QH15, amending and supplementing certain articles of the Bidding Law
Legal Education OutreachNewsletterUncategorized The Hanoi Tax Department advises residents to remain vigilant against scams and schemes that impersonate tax authorities 20 July, 2023 To: Taxpayers in Hanoi CityThe Hanoi City Tax Department extends our warmest greetings and thanks you for your cooperation in
NewsletterOther legal matters Direct Power Purchase Agreements in Vietnam – An Overview 5 July, 2023 In the 8th Power Development Plan (PDP VIII), the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism is proposed for pilot implementation.
NewsletterOther legal matters New Circular on Environmental Risk Management in Banking Lending Activities in Vietnam 3 July, 2023 On December 23, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular 17/2022 regulating environmental risk management in the credit
Corporate LawForeign Investment ConsultingNewsletter Should Foreign Investors Contribute Capital to Enterprises with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Foreign Currency or in Vietnamese Dong? 1 July, 2023 An FDI enterprise is a business established by a foreign investor, with or without domestic investors. It is common practice
Corporate LawNewsletter Does the public tender offer requirement apply to the indirect acquisition of a Vietnamese public company through the acquisition of its non-public parent company? 1 July, 2023 There is no clear answer to this question because it is unclear what constitutes “indirect ownership” under the 2019 Securities
Circulars and GuidelinesNewsletterOther legal matters Tighter conditions for foreign loans apply to Vietnamese businesses that are non-credit institutions 30 June, 2023 1. Introduction In June 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular 8/2023 to replace Circular 12/2014, which sets
Decrees and DecisionsOverseas Investment Consulting Foreign loan conditions are stricter for Vietnamese enterprises that are non-credit organizations 30 June, 2023 1. Introduction In June 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular 8/2023 to replace Circular 12/2014 regulating the
Decrees and DecisionsNewsletterOther legal matters Key amendments to Circular 39/2016 of the State Bank of Vietnam on lending activities in Vietnam 29 June, 2023 On June 28, 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular 6 (TT6/2023) amending Circular 39/2016 on lending activities