FLAT Legal Journal
Neighbouring-household boundary disputes follow this order: commune-level People’s Committee mediation first (mandatory for land disputes under the Land Law) — many boundary cases settle right here; failing that,…
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How long is the limitation for FDI contract disputes? Under Vietnamese law: 3 years for civil contract disputes (Article 429, Civil Code 2015), 2 years for commercial disputes…
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Long-term office and factory lease disputes follow the lease contract and the Civil Code 2015 (Articles 472–482 on asset leases). Unilateral landlord rent hikes? Check for adjustment clauses…
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Where to litigate foreign loan disputes? Per the loan contract’s dispute clause — large foreign loans customarily choose international arbitration (SIAC, HKIAC) or the lender’s courts. Absent agreement,…
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Industrial-park land-rent disputes with developers follow the sublease contract: reconcile unit prices, areas and price-adjustment mechanics. Unreasonable infrastructure-fee hikes? Check whether the contract permits adjustments and whether hikes…
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May foreign shareholders inspect company books? Yes — Article 115, Enterprise Law 2020 gives ordinary shareholders rights to review the charter, meeting minutes and financial reports; shareholders holding…
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Partner selling shares — do you have pre-emptive rights? Yes — in LLCs, a member transferring capital must first offer it to remaining members (Article 52, Enterprise Law…
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Can investment administrative cases be mediated? Yes — under the 2020 Law on Mediation and Dialogue at Courts, courts organise mediation and dialogue between plaintiffs and administrative authorities…
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US reciprocal tariffs hit Japanese investors in Vietnam through two channels: directly — goods exported from Vietnam to the US face higher duties, eroding margins; indirectly — supply…
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When may the state requisition foreign investors’ assets? Only in truly necessary cases for national defence, security or national interest during emergencies or disaster prevention (Article 32, Constitution…
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