Addressing corruption before it can occur has now become virtually a necessity.

Vietnam cemented itself as Asia's "shining star" during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many countries struggled to balance managing a healthcare crisis and preserving the economy, Vietnam bucked the trend.

Preventing insider trading is a challenge in many securities markets – particularly, perhaps, in new markets. Vietnam is no exception. There is already some evidence of insider trading, although the extent is not yet known. It is important in the early development of the market for there to be a firm government policy against insider trading and a clear willingness to intervene in case it is suspected

On December 14, 2023, The US enacted the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act that criminalizes the act of a foreign official who requests, demands or receives a bribe from a US citizen, US corporation or its subsidiary, or from a multinational corporation that is listed on the US Stock Exchange.

The score is at best modest, but the steady improvement is noteworthy.

Vietnam faces unprecedented pressure from the United States Trade Representative over intellectual property enforcement, particularly in pharmaceutical counterfeiting. Following its designation as a Priority Foreign Country in April 2026, Vietnam launched a nationwide crackdown and restructured its IP enforcement framework, with recent police operations revealing large-scale counterfeit medicine rings that pose serious public health risks.

When employees who commit crimes are sentenced to imprisonment for a certain period of time, can they continue to enjoy the social benefits they have contributed to for many years?

On 27 November 2015, the National Assembly adopted a new Criminal Code No. 100/2015/QH13, which takes effective from 01 July 2016.

The fundamental objective of a criminal proceeding is to achieve justice which includes conviction of the guilty. But it also involves protecting the accused who is guiltless.

A new Anti-Money Laundering Law ("AML Law") was passed by the National Assembly on November 15, 2022.

Piracy extends beyond mere access to copyrighted material, with organized crime syndicates involved in operating illegal streaming sites. Asia IP staff writer, Espie Angelica A. de Leon explains...

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The United States passed the law in 1977. Its objective is for the US to be able to prosecute companies and individuals subject to US law for engaging in corrupt practices such as bribery when doing business abroad.

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The IBA Forum is an internet-based network assisting lawyers in dealing with responsibilities regarding AML legislation.

Mitglied der Financial Action Task Force (FATF)? Nein, Vietnam ist derzeit kein Mitglied der FATF.

Member of Financial Action Task Force (FATF)? No, Vietnam is currently not a member of FATF

Vietnam's deeper integration into regional and world's economy for the past few years has been a great opportunity for international money laundering crimes.

Vietnam's compliance landscape has undergone a fundamental transformation, evolving from a simple legal checkbox exercise to a strategic business imperative. As the country integrates deeper into global supply chains and attracts increasing foreign investment, regulatory authorities have become significantly more active in investigating corruption, tax violations, competition issues, and corporate governance deficiencies. This comprehensive analysis explores the critical compliance risks facing businesses i