How Cross-Border Supply of Services Works?

Bilateral or multilateral free trade agreements between countries are formed majorly based on the WTO agreement system. In particular, GATS as an Agreement under the WTO system, is the first and only set of multilateral rules governing international trade in services. Ways or modes of trading services are basic provisions of GATS, including: Cross-border supply (mode 1), Consumption abroad (mode 2), Commercial presence (mode 3), Presence of natural person...

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Processing and Manufacturing Industry Attracts Foreign Capital

Although the amount of registered and disbursed FDI capital was lower than the same period in 2019 due to the influence of Covid-19, the reduction has been significantly improved.   Law Firm in Vietnam The latest report of the Foreign Investment Department (Ministry of Planning and Investment) shows that, as of November 20th 2020, the total newly registered capital, adjusted and contributed capital to buy shares of foreign investors reached...

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Temporary residence card in Vietnam

If a foreigner have been sponsored work permit in Vietnam to work or he/she decides to set up a company in Vietnam, he/she could be granted temporary residence card to live in Vietnam instead of applying and re-newing business or travel visas every three months.   We detail here some procedures which help foreigners to prepare for before applying for temporary residence card. I. Subjects to be granted temporary residence card -Members...

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Debt Recovery Service in Vietnam

Debt recovery is always a big problem for businesses and individuals. In order to promote the production process, the process of debt recovery is always one of the concerns with the business leaders.   Law firm in Vietnam One of the the appropriate method is the intervention of law. ANT Lawyers Co., Ltd is a leading legal consultancy in Vietnam, with a team of experienced lawyers and legal experts that have participated and solved...

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Vietnam Marriage and Family Act 2014

The Vietnam Family and Marriage Act 2014 has officially been passed and will take effect from Jan 1st, 2015.  The Vietnam law on Marriage and Family in 2014 has the following notable update: Same-sex marriage is not banned but not yet officially recognized The Law on Marriage and Family in 2014 abolishes the regulations that “prohibit marriage between people of the same sex,” but specifically “does not recognize marriages between...

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When Should the Employer Send Notice of Termination of Labour Contract to Employee Before Contract Expiration?

Expiration is one of the circumstances which permit termination of labor contract under the Labor Code 2012. Accordingly, the employer must inform in writing to the employee of the terminating date of labor contract at least 15 days prior to the expiration. Termination of labor relationship in each circumstance must follow different conditions and procedures to ensure the interests and obligations of both employee and employer and avoid...

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How to Recognize Father or Mother for a Child

It is a legal requirement in Vietnam to register the recognition of father, mother of a child regardless the child’s parents are married or not. Such recognition shall be made on the newly issued birth certificate of the child.   Recognize Father for Child in Vietnam The recognition of the father, mother protects the legal rights of all involved parties. For the family involving foreign elements i.e foreigners, expatriates living in Vietnam,...

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Trade cooperation between Vietnam and Germany and potential future

After 45 years of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany (from 1975 to 2020), Germany and Vietnam have had cooperation programs in many fields such as culture, economics, education, and health. Especially, after the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect, the commercial cooperation relationship between the two countries has developed.   EVFTA is an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to expand their...

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Procedure to change birth certificate in Vietnam

How to Change Name on Birth Certificate in Vietnam? Changing family name, middle name, first name are considered changing civil status.  Due to different reasons that an individual needs to change his/her name or his/her children’s name on the birth certificate. Such changes are civil status changes governed under the Law on Civil status.   Change birth certificate in Vietnam However, not every case of civil status change registration...

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