LEGAL BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE THE INVESTMENT EFFICIENCY OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE-TO-ENERGY PROJECTS IN VIETNAM
At the seminar to announce the Report “Flow of business law in Vietnam 2024 and the Assessment Report on standards and technical regulations” of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on April 22, 2025 LLM., Lawyer Nguyen Thanh Ha Vice Director – Vietthink Law Firm & IP Agent Vietnam aims to attract investment in …
REFINING THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR CRYPTOCURRENCY AND DIGITAL ASSETS TO ACHIEVE LEGAL RECOGNITION IN VIETNAM
Abstract: In 2024, Vietnam ranked 5th globally in terms of interest in digital assets and 3rd in the world for using international trading platforms. Currently, 17 million Vietnamese individuals own digital assets, with the total market value exceeding 100 billion USD. Informal digital asset trading is fueling a vast underground economy, but Vietnam still lacks …
Changes to Childcare Leave and Caregiver Leave
The Act on Childcare Leave, Caregiver Leave, and Other Measures for the Welfare of Employees Caring for Children or Other Family Members was amended on May 31, 2024. Some of those amendments, which are as follows, take effect on October 1, 2025.
FOUNDATION CHAMBER’S 2025 MARITIME INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER NO.1
Introduction We are pleased to present the first edition of our Maritime Industry Newsletter for this year 2025, offering our clients and industry stakeholders a concise yet comprehensive overview of key developments within the maritime sector during the first quarter of the year. In this issue, we shall highlight the various legislation developments in Nigeria’s …
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Court’s power to modify an arbitral award
In Gayatri Balaswamy v. M/S. ISG Novasoft Technologies Limited Bench: Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar, Justice A.G. Masih, Justice K.V. Viswanathan. Date of Judgement: 30/04/2025 INTRODUCTION In a recent ruling in Gayatri Balaswamy vs. M/S. ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd[1], a Constitution Bench of five judges of the Supreme Court …
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FIDIC // Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs Conseils // the International Federation of Consulting Engineers
FIDIC is well-known for its standard contracts, which play a key role in the construction and engineering industries worldwide. These contracts are designed to help manage risks, clearly define the roles and responsibilities of all parties, and ensure projects are completed successfully. With a range of contract types available, they address different project needs. Here’s …
Overview of Foreign Exchange Regulations Applicable in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2025
Introduction The foreign exchange regulations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) constitute a comprehensive framework of legal and administrative provisions designed to govern foreign exchange operations and currency flows. In 2025, these regulations represent a continuation of reforms initiated in recent years, whilst incorporating significant adaptations aimed at strengthening the use of the Congolese …
Earth Day 2024: What green arbitration means in practice
The world today is urgently seeking ways to reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment, and to better protect and reuse resources. And, where possible, to repair the damage done. Responsible companies are no different, taking a hard look at processes, asking questions that challenge the status quo and redesigning what can …
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Does Poland need nuclear energy?
The debate on nuclear energy is one of the hottest topics currently attracting the attention of the public, energy transition experts and representatives of the scientific, political and business communities. But what does Poland’s economy need? What role should nuclear energy play in the overall electricity system and how can this sector develop, taking into …
We advised B. Braun on the sale of Ortopedicum to the LUX MED Group
B. Braun is a world leader in medical technology. An innovator and active promoter of progress, it has been creating and setting global standards in healthcare for more than 180 years. With a presence in 64 countries and more than 63,000 employees, the company today offers more than 5,000 healthcare products.