SBLAW Accompanies Mekong Capital: Protecting the Copyright for the Translated Version of "Crab Hotpot"
For over two decades in Vietnam, Chris Freund, the founder and CEO of Mekong Capital, has not only played a crucial role in transforming the investment market but has also left a mark with renowned brands such as Pizza 4P’s, Pharmacity, F88, and YOLA. Beyond his role as an investor, he authored the book Crab […]
Vietnam's Economic Outlook: Insights from Vietnam Economic Times and SBLAW's Contribution
The Vietnam Economic Times, issue 396, dated March 17, 2025 offers a comprehensive view of Vietnam's evolving economic landscape. This edition provides in-depth risk assessments and forecasts opportunities for Vietnam to achieve its ambitious growth target of 8 percent or higher. It also clarifies the opportunities and challenges facing Vietnam in its efforts to boost […]
Obligation of foreign contractors to pay social insurance in Vietnam
Question: In the context of international economic integration, an increasing number of foreign enterprises and contractors are participating in construction activities in Vietnam. One of the important legal issues related to this activity is the obligation to pay social insurance (SI) for foreign workers employed in Vietnam. Therefore, when a foreign contractor (granted a Construction […]
Right to raise children without marriage registration: Who gets priority?
My lover is a foreigner. While we were together, he and I decided to live in the same house without registering our marriage. After a while, we had a child together and filed a marriage certificate. give birth to a child. When my child was 12 months old, he took advantage of my absence and […]
Procedures for Registering Foreign Loans & Opening a Capital Receipt Account
Question: Our company (100% Vietnamese capital) plans to obtain a long-term loan of $500,000 from another company in the Philippines for business purposes. I would like to inquire about the procedures that the company needs to follow before borrowing. Is there a need to open any specific accounts to receive the loan funds? Answer: Firstly, […]