Passed by the National Assembly in November 2024, the Law Revising a Number of Articles of the Law on Health Insurance (the 2024 Law) aims to increase healthcare benefits for the insured and improve the quality of medical examination and treatment services in health facilities nationwide, thereby contributing to assurance of social security.
In the context of Vietnam's rapidly growing tourism industry in 2025, understanding and complying with resort accommodation business standards is a key factor in determining the success of any business.
The footwear manufacturing industry is one of Vietnam’s key export sectors, contributing significantly to international trade revenue and creating millions of jobs. With competitive labor costs, a skilled workforce, and a favorable geographic location, Vietnam has become the world’s third-largest footwear manufacturing hub, after China and India.
Vietnam's aviation industry is entering a phase of remarkable growth, evidenced by increasing transportation demand, infrastructure expansion, and growing participation from both domestic and international investors. In this context, identifying and fully complying with legal regulations on investment and business operations in the aviation sector is not only a prerequisite for the legality of any project but also a foundation for safeguarding investors’ legal interests and promoting sustainable, transparent, and stable development of Vietnam's aviation market.
Vietnam's maritime transport sector continues to evolve with significant regulatory updates in 2025. This comprehensive guide explores the latest changes in maritime transport laws, providing essential information for industry stakeholders and professionals.
The taxation landscape for seaports in Vietnam represents a complex framework that significantly impacts maritime operations and investment decisions. This comprehensive guide explores the current tax policies, requirements, and compliance procedures that port operators and stakeholders must navigate in Vietnam's maritime sector.
The maritime industry in Vietnam continues to evolve, bringing with it increasingly complex labor regulations that port operators and employers must navigate. This comprehensive guide examines the latest seaport labor laws and provides detailed guidelines for ensuring compliance in 2025.
In Vietnam, a trademark opposition is a legal procedure that allows a third party to formally challenge a pending trademark application before it gets officially registered by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (VNIPO, formerly, NOIP). A trademark opposition aims at preventing the registration of trademarks that could potentially infringe on existing rights or create confusion in the marketplace. It's a proactive measure to avoid future legal disputes and brand damage.
The 2024 Law on Cultural Heritage aims to improve regulations on the safeguarding and promotion of values of cultural heritage, decentralization and delegation of powers for state management of cultural heritage, and mechanisms and policies to promote mobilization of social resources
In recent years, Vietnam's rapid maritime sector growth has brought environmental challenges to the forefront of industry concerns. As seaports continue to expand their operations, implementing effective environmental compliance measures has become crucial for sustainable development and regulatory adherence.
Many trademark owners might think that examiners at the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office (“VNIPO”) will automatically reject trademark applications that are strikingly similar to existing marks, but reality can differ surprisingly. The assumption that very similar trademarks, especially those registered for similar or related goods and services, will certainly be rejected is a common misconception. Due to unforeseen reasons during the examination process, even marks that appear confusingly similar can sometimes be granted protection.
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