[Malaysia] International Arbitration Conference 2018

Mitigating investment risk – treaty planning and damages claims against state entities

More generally, claims brought by financial institutions may also arise from interest in an investment (such as an oil, gas or mining concession) where the host state passes legislation nullifying or modifying the relevant contract, or interferes with performance of the contract or breaches it, or indeed where the state expropriates the investment in its entirety.

[VIAC] Upcoming Events 2018

Firms suggested using mediation to resolve commercial disputes

Phan Trong Dat, Deputy Secretary General of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and Deputy Director of the VMC, said mediation is appropriate for Asian culture since Asians prefer to settle disputes in a peaceful way.

[HCMC] Ho Chi Minh City Mass Rapid Transit Lines Infrastructure Projects Conference 2018

Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Lines Infrastructure Projects Conference 2018 HoChiMinh City, Vietnam | 24th & 25th July 20018 Venue: Hoian Room, Level 3, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Simplified procedure for foundation of standard LLCs

According to legislative materials, 38% of all newly founded LLCs meet the requirements to be considered as a standard LLC. However, the proposed amendments do not particularly benefit start-ups as such companies rarely have just one founder.

[HCMC] Introduction to International Arbitration Course in October 2018

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration 12 &  13 October  2018 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Taxation of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies26/07/2018 14:34

Cryptocurrencies are an exciting development. The potential for blockchain technology is limitless. However, along with the rewards come a variety of risks, not least of which is tax. Failure to comply with all applicable tax obligations can result in severe penalties and hefty arrears interest.

Launching Ceremony of Vietnam Mediation Centre and the Official Release of VMC Mediation Rules 2018

In the ceremony, VMC proudly introduced its first 11 Mediators who are also reputable experts in many fields of commercial activities to be listed in the VMC’s List of Mediators. The List is expected to be good recommendations for disputing parties for their selection of mediator(s) and shall be expanded with more brilliant faces in near future.