Expanding the business services of the company with foreign investment

Expanding the business services of the company with foreign investment

Question Our company, with 100% investment from the Netherlands, is currently operating in Ho Chi Minh City. We are planning to expand our business activities in the field of providing employment services and payroll calculation. May I ask if we can expand the scope of business activities as mentioned above? Answer: Regarding the two business […]

Strategic Considerations for Trademark Registration in Vietnam

Strategic Considerations for Trademark Registration in Vietnam

SBLAW - Enterprises in Vietnam face significant challenges when navigating the trademark registration process, particularly concerning the lengthy timelines involved. The licensing process for trademark registration at Intellectual Property Office (IPVN) has recently faced criticism for its extended durations. Strategic Considerations for Trademark Registration in Vietnam Enterprises report that it may take 3-4 months to […]

A decision on the Official Announcement of the National Construction Price Index for the year 2023.

National Construction Price Index 2023

On March 13, 2024, the Ministry of Construction issued the Decision to Announce the National Construction Price Index in 2023 according to Decision 167/QĐ-BXD in 2024. The national construction price index takes into account fluctuations in construction costs, equipment costs, project management costs, and consulting costs for construction investment. It also considers various other cost […]

Management and development of industrial clusters

On March 15, 2024, the Government issued Decree No. 32/2024/ND-CP on management and development of industrial clusters. Some notable provisions in the Decree include: 1)           Conditions for establishing industrial clusters a) Included in the List of industrial clusters in the provincial area approved by competent authorities; have a land fund consistent with land use planning […]