From July 1, 2025: Business Households Must Participate in Compulsory Social Insurance
JOURNALIST: Sir, starting from July 1, 2025, under the 2024 Social Insurance Law, business households must participate in compulsory social insurance. From a legal perspective, how do you evaluate this new regulation? LAWYER NGUYEN THANH HA: The regulation mandating business households to participate in compulsory social insurance starting July 1, 2025, is an important adjustment […]
SBLaw expands cooperation with Singaporean law firms
Today, March 17, 2025, at the SB Law office in Ho Chi Minh City, we had the privilege of welcoming Mr. Aaron Peng, Founder and Managing Director of Beyond Legal LLC, a distinguished legal consultancy firm from Singapore. Representing SB Law at the meeting were Mr. Nguyen Thanh Ha – Chairman, Mr. Tran Trung Kien […]
Procedure for closing a project office in Vietnam of a foreign contractor
Question: The Ministry of Construction issued a construction operation permit to a foreign contractor for Metro Line 1. Now that the project has been completed, they wish to close the project office in Vietnam. Could you please advise on the procedure to carry out this process? Answer: A foreign contractor operating in Vietnam under a […]
Change of Employee's Work Location
Question: Mr. X has been working for our company from December 2022 to the present in Ho Chi Minh City. The labor contract between the company and Mr. X includes the content: "Work location: Within the territory of Vietnam as directed by the Company." Currently, the company wishes to relocate Mr. X to work at […]
Legal Newsletter – Week from March 3, 2025 to March 7, 2025
1. Energy • Incentive policies for the development of new and renewable energy 2. Taxes - Fees - Charges • Strengthening and restructuring the departments within the regional tax office 3. Electricity • Detailed regulations on the planning and development of the electricity sector 4. Trade • Adjusting retail prices of gasoline and oil according […]
Are there any recent updates or changes in the patent examination systems of Vietnam?
Yes, several recent updates and changes have been introduced to streamline and clarify the patent examination process in Vietnam: Decree 65/2023/NĐ-CP: This decree, which took effect in July 2023, provides more detailed guidance on several aspects of patent applications: Dividing Applications: It clarifies the process for dividing a patent application into multiple applications, which can […]
Types of online fraud and prevention measures
Dear Attorney Ha, Currently, reporter from thitruong24h.vtv.vn is conducting a series of reports on online fraud. One notable case involves Mr. Pips, who defrauded participants in a virtual stock exchange, illigally profiting over 5,200. Additionally, various other forms of online fraud are prevalent on social media platforms. Could you share your insights on this issue […]
What is the typical duration of the examination cycle, and what factors may influence this timeline?
The typical duration of the patent examination cycle in Vietnam can vary depending on several factors. However, the following timelines are provided in the regulations: In the formality examination procedure For the patent application without claiming priority, the applicant must submit a Power of Attorney (POA). In case the POA is not filed at the […]
USING DIGITAL CURRENCY FOR PAYMENTS? BEWARE OF LEGAL VIOLATIONS!
Recently, the Pi digital currency has become a hot topic of discussion on forums, social media platforms, and among investors and the public. With promotional claims about its potential profitability, its ability to replace fiat currency, and its expansive ecosystem in the future, many individuals have started mining and trading Pi in hopes of seizing […]