RESOLUTION 57-NQ/TW ON BREAKTHROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND NATIONAL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, signed by General Secretary To Lam on December 22, 2024, reflects the Politburo's strong commitment to advancing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Vietnam. The Resolution identifies these as pivotal factors that serve as the primary drivers of socio-economic development, ensuring national data security, enhancing competitiveness, and propelling the nation forward […]
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION SUCCESS FOR "NIRAKI" IN JAPAN WITHIN LESS THAN 1 YEAR – A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT BY SBLAW
Recently, SBLAW successfully assisted NIRAKI Co., Ltd. in registering the trademark "NIRAKI" in Japan, completing the process in less than one year. This accomplishment not only highlights SBLAW’s professionalism but also demonstrates its ability to efficiently handle international trademark registration procedures. Japan, one of the world's largest economies, is a highly competitive and promising market. […]
Termination of a Labor Contract Upon Expiry
Question: Our company signed a fixed-term labor contract with a foreign employee for a duration of 12 months, with salary adjustments made via an annex. The company will not extend the contract with this employee. We intend to require the employee to hand over their work and will not require them to work during the […]
Working Hours Per Week and Standard Working Days
Question: Dear Lawyer, in our company's internal regulations and labor agreements, the following is stated: "1. Working hours: 08:00 - 17:00, lunch break from 12:00 - 13:00, Monday to Saturday, not exceeding 48 hours per week and 10 hours per day. The company encourages employees to complete their work early to take Saturdays off. Department […]
Case of Moving Imported Goods Out of the Storage Location Before Official Inspection Certification
Question: Dear Lawyer, Our company imports goods listed under the categories specified in Circular No. 41/2018/TT-BGTVT. The inspection officers have conducted an on-site check; however, the official inspection results are not yet available in the National Single Window system. Could you review and advise us whether moving the goods out of the registered storage location […]
Vietnam Value: Criteria and Selection Process
Achieving the Vietnam Value is not only an honor but also a clear testament to a company's sustainable development, reputation, and product quality in the market. This recognition serves as an essential certification, reinforcing the position of the company both domestically and internationally. However, to attain this title, companies must go through a complex selection process […]
What are the advantages of including an arbitration clause compared to court proceedings?
Question: Dear Lawyer, in a contract, what are the advantages of including an arbitration clause compared to court proceedings? What costs might arise from choosing arbitration? Answer: Currently, dispute resolution methods are becoming more diverse and providing more options when disputes arise. One of the dispute resolution methods that has shown many advantages and gained […]
Is a traffic accident on the way home from work considered a work-related accident?
Question: Dear Lawyer, an employee of our company was involved in a traffic accident on their way home from work, resulting in injuries. The accident occurred 15 minutes after the end of the workday and took place in the area where the employee temporarily resides. The employee suffered a broken right leg. Based on the […]
Can employees work 11 hours of overtime per day due to an IT incident?
Question: Dear Lawyer, The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) department of our Company has recently encountered an operational incident, and as a result, the ICT Manager intends for employees to work an additional 11 hours per day beyond their regular working hours. My question is whether the tasks required to secure and restore lost IT […]