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In Anti-Corruption

Vietnam and Japan: Anti-bribery and corruption compliance for global companies

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In an effort to address Vietnam’s historical perception as a high-risk compliance jurisdiction, the Vietnamese government has recently implemented a series of regulatory and practical measures to significantly reduce corrupt practices in the country.
These recent efforts to combat corruption have resulted in a number of measures, including legal reforms, public awareness campaigns, international cooperation efforts, as well as increased enforcement of corruption and bribery laws (including a number of high profile arrests and prosecutions for bribery offences). These trends in Vietnam show no sign of slowing down, and heightened enforcement of corruption-related crimes in Vietnam can be expected to continue and even increase in the months and years to come.

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In Employment

Global: Reforming the Workforce in Uncertain Times [Webinar Series]

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Baker McKenzie is proud to launch a series of webinars aimed at helping employers understand current employment trends and issues in the South East Asia region. Some of the topics discussed are Alternatives to the Traditional Employment Model, and complexities of Workforce Optimization.

In Trade and Foreign Investment

Vietnam: New retail opportunities for foreign investors – Starting 15 January 2024

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From 15 January 2024 foreign investors from Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) members seeking to establish retail outlets will no longer be required to comply with the Economic Need Test (ENT). This will provide an important competitive advantage for CPTPP member investors operating in Vietnam.

In Employment

Asia Pacific Employers Forum 2023

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Baker McKenzie’s Asia Pacific Employers’ Forum took place in Singapore on Thursday, 27 April 2023. You can access a number of related resources relating to employment issues and trends.

In Employment

Vietnam: Draft of the Revised Law on Social Insurance

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In March 2023, the government issued a draft of the Revised Law on Social Insurance for public comments. The Draft Law will be available for public comments until 30 April 2023. The Draft Law presents a number of notable changes to the currently applicable regulations that may bring about a significant impact if they are eventually approved in the final version of the Draft Law.

In Product Regulation & Liability

Vietnam: Government approves anti-counterfeiting and consumer protection in e-commerce by 2025 Plan

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On 29 March 2023, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang signed Decision No. 319/QD-TTg, which approved the Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Protection in e-commerce by 2025 Plan. The Plan is set to increase anti-counterfeiting and consumer protection initiatives, build consumer confidence in online purchasing, and encourage transparent and healthy e-commerce activities in general.

In Product Regulation & Liability

Vietnam: White List for online advertising services released

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On 21 March 2023, the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information (ABEI) under the Ministry of Information and Communications released a white list specifying local service providers whose online websites and/or social networks are verified and suitable for online advertisements (“White List”). This is part of ABEI’s initiative to encourage brands and advertisers to prioritize displaying advertisements on non-violating websites.

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