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Maximizing Returns: Tax Incentives for Foreign IT Investments in Vietnam

Vietnam's burgeoning IT sector has become a magnet for foreign investors, thanks in large part to the country's attractive tax incentive policies. This comprehensive guide will explore how these incentives can maximize returns for foreign IT investments in Vietnam, providing valuable insights for companies looking to capitalize on this dynamic market.
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Exploring Vietnam's Foreign Investment Zones: Benefits and Opportunities

Vietnam's rapid economic growth and strategic location have made it an attractive destination for foreign investors. At the heart of this economic transformation are the country's foreign investment zones, which offer a range of benefits and opportunities for international businesses. This article delves into the world of Vietnam's foreign investment zones, exploring their advantages, key locations, and the potential they hold for global investors.
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Law on Cooperatives

The new Law on Cooperatives set to take effect on July 1 this year, includes regulations on the establishment, management, reorganization, dissolution, bankruptcy, and related activities of cooperative groups, cooperatives, and unions of cooperatives. It also introduces state policies to promote the development of cooperatives.
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Railway Law to be revised to better serve the country’s transport needs

The Ministry of Transport is gathering public comments on a draft revised Railway Law with a focus on incentives and support for the railway sector; railway infrastructure investment and management; connection of railway transport with other modes of transport; and railway transport activities.
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Facing a trademark refusal in Vietnam? Learn how to appeal and win

Have you invested time and effort into crafting the perfect trademark, only to see it rejected by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Vietnam)? Don't give up! Trademark refusals can be frustrating, but they aren't necessarily the end of the road. There are still options for challenging the decision and potentially securing your trademark registration. 
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What to do if your trademark has been stolen in Vietnam

The "first to file" principle has been abused by bad faith trademark applicants as a sophisticated tool for "trademark squatting" and "misappropriation of trademark rights" from legitimate owners in Vietnam. Trademark squatting or intellectual property (IP) theft from foreign businesses has become a troubling and dangerous trend in Vietnam. 
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Law on Credit Institutions

With 210 articles, the 2024 Law on Credit Institutions is expected to complete a legal framework for dealing with credit institutions facing liquidity risks and poorly-performing credit institutions.
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Bad faith – The secret to proving bad faith and regaining the trademark in Vietnam

The filing of a trademark application is generally considered to be automatically made in good faith and creates exclusive rights for the owner. However, if the filing is intended to deprive the genuine trademark owner of the benefits of their existing mark and cause confusion for consumers, it will break the goals and basic principles of the law on intellectual property rights protection. Such trademark filing with the motive described above is considered to be in”'bad faith”.
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Stream-ripping: Vietnam and the battle against online content piracy

Did you know that you are participating in potential copyright infringement when you download music or videos from YouTube using unofficial tools? This behavior, which extends from music to videos to TV shows downloaded without the copyright owner's permission, not only violates the law but also seriously affects the revenue and creativity of artists.
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How to report trademark infringement to Shopee e-commerce website in Vietnam?

Shopee, Lazada, and other e-commerce website operators in Vietnam are proactively working to protect intellectual property rights and create a safer e-commerce environment for consumers and brand owners. Shopee, in its efforts, has effectively blocked over 33 million listings flagged for potential intellectual property infringements and escalated the suspension of seller accounts for IP violations by 140%.