FASHION INDUSTRY 2024: WHY GLOBAL BRANDS ARE CHOOSING VIETNAM?
2024.11.10

FASHION INDUSTRY 2024: WHY GLOBAL BRANDS ARE CHOOSING VIETNAM?

Vietnam has become a top player in the global fashion supply chain, now the third-largest garment exporter after China and Bangladesh,[i] with exports reaching over 100 countries, primarily to the U.S., EU, and Japan. Major global brands like Adidas, Nike, Puma, and Uniqlo are increasingly shifting their production to Vietnam. But why is Vietnam so

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India: New Regulation on compulsory dematerialization of the shares of a private company
2024.11.7

India: New Regulation on compulsory dematerialization of the shares of a private company

INTRODUCTION In a significant move aimed at enhancing the security, efficiency, and transparency of shareholding management, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued a notification on October 27, 2023, that requires private companies to dematerialize their shares. This notification introduces new rules under the Companies (Prospectus & Allotment of Securities) Second Amendment Rules, 2023, introducing Rule 9B, making

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China’s First Judicial Case on Data Cross-border Transfer
2024.10.29

China’s First Judicial Case on Data Cross-border Transfer

In the “Ten Typical Cases of Cross-border Data Disputes” released by the Guangzhou Internet Court in September 2024, the case of cross-border transfer of personal information by an international hotel company [(2022) Yue 0192 Min Chu No. 6486] is called as “the first case of cross-border transfer of personal information” in China , which initially

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Data Protection Laws in India – a change in recent times
2024.10.23

Data Protection Laws in India – a change in recent times

Introduction The Indian government has for the first time enacted the special law on protection of personal data. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (also called as “DPDP Act”), was enacted in August 2023 and has come into force from 1st September, 2023. Until the enactment and implementation of the DPDP Act other Acts

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FDI 2024: How to Trade Wine in Vietnam?
2024.10.21

FDI 2024: How to Trade Wine in Vietnam?

On 15 May 2024, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission held the Australia Wine Promotion Roadshow in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province. At the event, wine exporters and manufacturers noted that Vietnam, the 4th largest wine market in Southeast Asia, is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 10.93% in revenue

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Jiangsu Initiates Pilot-Program to Build Future Industry Clusters
2024.10.15

Jiangsu Initiates Pilot-Program to Build Future Industry Clusters

Jiangsu Province is embarking on an ambitious initiative to secure its leadership position in emerging industries through a newly launched pilot-program. The program, unveiled by the Jiangsu Provincial Development and Reform Commission, aims to develop pioneering clusters in 12 future-facing industrial sectors, spanning 21 locations across the province. This strategic move reflects Jiangsu’s determination to

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Jharkhand – “the Mineral Capital of India”
2024.10.11

Jharkhand – “the Mineral Capital of India”

Introduction   India, in the recent times has been considered as a land of opportunities and true to its words, investing into India has been fruitful for multinational companies world-wide. The first step to investing into India is to open a company into India and starting business in the country. India comprises of various states and

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Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection 2024: What to be aware of? 
2024.9.26

Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection 2024: What to be aware of? 

According to the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM), as of early 2024, there were 78.44 million internet users in Vietnam with 72.7 million social media users (equivalent to 73.3% of the total population and 165.5 million mobile connections (equivalent to 169.8% of the total population) in Vietnam1. These statistics highlight Vietnam’s rapid growth in internet and

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