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Company formation ahead of IRC - Reform effort requires clearer regulations
Vietnam’s proposed amendment to the Investment Law would allow foreign investors to establish a company before obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC). The reform aims to simplify procedures, align treatment between domestic and foreign investors, and accelerate market entry.
Transit-oriented Development (“TOD”): Toward International Standards
Transit-Oriented Development (“TOD”) is an urban planning approach that promotes compact, mixed-use development centered around public transport hubs. Successfully implemented in countries such as Singapore and Taiwan, TOD has contributed to more efficient land use, reduced traffic congestion, and improved urban connectivity.
Introduction of Front-End Engineering Design in Vietnam: Toward International Standards
Vietnam has entered a decisive phase in its infrastructure modernization, marked by the acceleration of large-scale, structuring projects such as metro lines, international airports, high-speed railways, and plans for a nuclear power plant.
Dispute Boards (DAB/DAAB) in Vietnam: Toward International Standards
Vietnam’s public infrastructure program is entering a pivotal phase, marked by a gradual alignment with international standards in alternative dispute resolution practices. This second article in a series on recent developments in Vietnamese construction law1 explores the growing role of Dispute Boards (“DBs”) in large-scale infrastructure projects.
Dispatch No. 1198/CTL&BHXH-BHXH: Are you ready for hidden insurance costs?
Vietnam’s latest Dispatch No. 1198/CTL&BHXH-BHXH clarifies which salary components are subject to mandatory social insurance contributions. While aiming for transparency, the new guidance may catch businesses off guard with unexpected liabilities tied to previously excluded allowances and benefits. Are your payroll practices ready for this shift?