The arduous pursuit of economic advances

The arduous pursuit of economic advances

Vietnam’s economic horizon beckons with promise. Managing partner Oanh Nguyen and trainee solicitor Toby Thieu Dong from Baker McKenzie in Vietnam look at the prognosis for the economy here over the next year or so.
Chinese activity a strong part of enhancing investment

Chinese activity a strong part of enhancing investment

China has surpassed South Korea and Japan to become the second-largest foreign investor in Vietnam this year. Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van about the Chinese funding that is ramping up in Vietnam.
Tight outlook with new offshore borrowing rules

Tight outlook with new offshore borrowing rules

On June 30, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), in an effort to address loopholes in previous regulations and offer a more comprehensive framework for non-government guaranteed offshore borrowing.
Effective mechanisms will ensure an efficient PDP8

Effective mechanisms will ensure an efficient PDP8

Vietnam’s National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) creates an important basis for developing the framework for investment and introducing new and significant enhancements to regulations for the energy industry in Vietnam over the next decade, toward a greener path.
ChatGPT and its potential legal implications in Vietnam

ChatGPT and its potential legal implications in Vietnam

ChatGPT is the topic on almost everyone’s lips at this great juncture in Vietnam. Even high school kids will be trained for this technology so that they can know how and when to use and not to use it in their studying and future careers. The big question remains, nonetheless, as to the legal implications this technology carries.
Harmonisation highlighted for success in merger and acquisition post-deal period

Harmonisation highlighted for success in merger and acquisition post-deal period

Despite the lucrative potential of mergers and acquisitions, miscommunications and various other differences can derail the benefits and synergies of significant deals in the post-merger period. Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Celine Luu the factors of a failed takeover, as well as how to maximise compatibility from different stakeholders.