According to Vietnamnet, an online news service in Vietnam, the Ministry of Finance (“MOF”) just finalized a new draft on casino business (“New Draft”). You can find the link here (http://vietnamnet.vn/vn/kinh-te/191861/du-21-tuoi–nguoi-viet-duoc-choi-casino-.html). It is not clear whether the Ministry of Finance has submitted the New Draft to the Government for consideration and approval and when this New Draft becomes effective. In addition, the MOF has not yet published the New Draft but we are trying to obtain this New Draft asap.We will keep you posted.
Conditions for Sea Shipment and Supporting Services
Decree 30/2014/ND-CP of the Government dated 14 April 2014 on conditions for sea shipping and sea shipping supporting services business (Decree 30)
The Government has recently issued the new Decree 30 which will take effect from 1 July 2014, replacing Decree 115/2007/ND-CP dated 5 July 2007 of the Government on conditions for sea shipping services business.
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Capital Market
The privatization of State-owned enterprises as a road to success?
A land-mark-initiative has been framed by the international business community: The idea has been expressed to promote privatization of State-owned enterprises in Vietnam; but one thing at a time:
Lawyer in Vietnam Oliver Massmann The Most Important Clause In Any Commercial Contract In Vietnam – Get Your Dispute Resolution Clause Right!
Why arbitration makes sense
This article shows foreign businesses the necessity of dispute resolution clauses quite plainly and provides assistance in choosing appropriate alternatives to the
Vietnamese civil courts.
Disadvantages of Vietnamese courts
Most contracts in North America and Europe specify in detail all of the parties‘ obligations and will be closely watched for the effectiveness of its clauses.
The contract’s legal enforceability, however, is widely regarded as a given.
Portfolio Investment
By Oliver Massmann
Did you know? New framework for indirect investment activities in Vietnam!
On 12 March 2014, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular No. 05/2014/TT-NHNN guiding the opening and use of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) accounts for indirect investment activities in Vietnam. The nouveau Circular is effective from 28 April 2014 and replaces Circular No. 03/2004/TT-NHNN dated 25 May 2004.