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Bold new approach for digital banking
06-03-2021 10:00
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) in late 2020 issued Circular No.16/2020/TT-NHNN amending Circular No.23/2014/TT-NHNN guiding the opening and use of payment accounts at payment service providers, which is one of the prominent legal documents issued to promote the transformation and development of cashless payments.
New guidance on legal approval process
27-01-2021 17:38
With the effect of the Law on Investment 2020, the Ministry of Planning and Investment issued Official Letter No.8909/BKHDT-PC at the very end of last year, providing guidance on implementation of investment procedures. Tran Thai Binh and Dao Manh Toan, lawyers at LNT & Partners, analyse the key points and explain how new guidance on approval procedures will benefit potential mergers and acquisitions.
Shaking up corporate bond issuance
26-09-2020 09:00
Vietnam has issued new rules on corporate bonds which are expected to make positive changes in the market. Tran Thai Binh and Duong Thi Minh Han from LNT & Partners analyse into how important the improvements are to the offer for sale and issuance of bonds in form of private placement to the issuing companies and investors in the months to come.
The ins and outs of M&A in insurance
29-08-2020 08:00
The Vietnamese insurance market is heating up with many high-value mergers and acquisitions deals taking place over the last two years. Many others are being negotiated, promising a vibrant insurance market. Lawyers Quyen Hoang, Trang Nguyen, and Tam Ngo from LNT & Partners analyse how the legal framework is driving future prospects.
Vietnam's position in the wave of relocation of global supply chains
22-08-2020 10:00
Vietnam is now an ideal destination for manufacturers moving production, based on the low labour cost, strategic geographical location, and especially the determination of the government to attract FDI. Tran Thai Binh and Duong Thi Minh Han from LNT & Partners share their thoughts on how the country can compete with others in attracting more investment and getting higher up in the supply chains.
Changing the PPP game
28-02-2020 09:00
The long-awaited draft Law on Public-Private Partnerships is being completed with some issues of special attention among international and domestic private ventures being revised in order to increase bankability and to help reduce public debt. Le Net and Vu Thanh Minh, lawyers at LNT & Partners, discuss how latest draft amendments should deal with the major changes in state guarantee, forms of investment, and consistency with other laws.
Crafting a workable PPP law in 2020
29-01-2020 08:00
As Vietnam prepares to enter a new development period in 2021 amid global economic changes and the widespread influence of Industry 4.0 and free trade agreements, the country is seeking to increase its appeal to private investors so that it can access more resources to cover its development needs. Le Net and Vu Thi Thinh from LNT & Partners discuss how important public-private partnerships are to the country’s infrastructure development.
Finding a way for sustainable FDI attraction
02-12-2019 15:13
Amid rapid global changes, Vietnam is urged to take actions to increase the quality of investment flows. LNT & Partners, ALB Thomson Reuters Vietnam Law Firm of the Year 2019, analyses the important factors for the country to attract sustainable investment.
Creating bankability for PPP projects
26-10-2019 10:31
While containing many more positive changes from current regulations, the draft law on public-private partnership (PPP) still features some controversial issues. Le Net and Vu Thi Thinh from LNT & Partners offer analysis to highlight key issues that make a PPP project bankable and justify the application of Vietnamese law as the governing law of the concession contract.
Importance of financing for Vietnam’s BOT ventures
18-10-2019 10:00
With the Ministry of Transport recently cancelling the international bidding process and replacing it with domestic bidding for the North-South Expressway project, the feasibility for bank loans is put on the top shelf of concerns. Lawyers Le Net, Le Thanh Hieu, and Vo Phuong Thao from LNT & Partners provide analysis into the risks that will possibly affect the ability of bidders to secure financing from both domestic and international banks.
Building the mechanism for sturdy FDI efficiency
04-09-2019 16:00
With significant contributions of foreign investment to Vietnam’s social-economic development over the past 30 years, Vietnam is working to increase its quality and efficiency for future attraction. Le Net from LNT & Partners and Nguyen Hung Quang from NHQuang & Associates delve into the last three decades and also look at the importance of new orientations for future investment prospects.
New chapter for the development of Vietnam’s pharmaceutical market
21-08-2019 10:06
Permitting foreign-invested enterprises to conduct direct imports, Vietnam’s pharmaceutical policies are now more in alignment with international treaties. Le Net and Ngo Thanh Hai, lawyers at LNT & Partners - the Vietnam Law Firm of 2019 according to ALB Thomson Reuters – explained how policy changes are opening up a new chapter in the local pharmaceutical market on the back of new free trade agreements.
Pros of sandbox regulation for fintech
09-07-2019 13:36
With the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the application of digital technologies for providing financial services has become the key driver in promoting financial inclusion. However, the industry’s growth will not only depend on investments, new technologies, or smartphone penetration, but will also require a robust legal framework. Le Net and Hoang Nhu Quynh from law firm LNT & Partners, listed as innovative lawyers by the Financial Times in 2015, 2016, and 2019, analysed how Vietnam can accelerate the development of companies within the fintech regulatory sandbox.
Promoting cross-border BOT partners
26-06-2019 08:31
While build-operate-transfer transport projects are proving a moderate success, considerable controversies continue to revolve around them. Ngo Thanh Hai and Le Nguyen Quoc Sy, lawyers at LNT & Partners, give a deep analysis on how attractive the investment model to foreign investors is, and how Vietnam can learn experience from neighbouring countries in order to develop future successful projects.
The push for PPP projects in health
16-05-2019 16:43
Despite some growing interest, private investment in Vietnamese healthcare ventures remains low, with calls to supplement incentives for new projects in order to attract more funding. Lawyers Le Net, Pham Manh Hung, and Hoang Nhu Quynh of LNT & Partners, which has just received the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year award from Thomson Reuters, offer analysis and recommendations on the current regulations of public-private partnerships in the healthcare sector.
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