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Vietnam's State Bank has issued Circular 39, establishing a new regulatory framework that allows offshore credit institutions to conduct cross-border payment services through accounts held at Vietnam-based licensed banks. This development marks a significant shift from previous restrictions that limited non-resident account usage to their own transactions only. The new framework provides greater regulatory certainty for international banks, payment service providers, and fintech companies seeking to expand

On July 18. 2024, Vietnam's Ministry of Health issued Circular No. 12/2024/TT-BYT promulgating National Technical Regulation QCVN 20-1:2024/BYT on the limits of contaminants for health supplements

On June 30, 2023, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam issued Circular No. 14/2023/TT-BYT stipulating the process and procedure for building bidding package prices...

In June 2021, Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) issued a new draft decree amending several provisions of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of the government dated August 29, 2013..

The Intellectual Property Law of 2005 (IP Law) was Vietnam's first truly comprehensive legal instrument focusing on intellectual property. More than 15 years since its issuance...

A proposal to establish a specialized Intellectual Property Court in Vietnam has been a topic of significant interest among IP practitioners...

On September 30, 2024, Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) issued Circular No. 06/2024/TT-BKHCN ("Circular 06"), amending and supplementing...

In the past, the IP Office has accepted POAs (as well as other documents) signed by any representatives internally authorized by the IP holders.

Vietnam has taken a significant step in regulating its e-commerce sector with the issuance of a new decree guiding the country’s recently enacted Law on E-Commerce. Decree No. 248/2026/ND-CP, issued...

On November 4, 2021, Cambodia's Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) issued a Prakas No. 0305 on Management of the Steam Energy Subsector within the Energy Sector.

On March 12, 2025, Cambodia's Ministry of Economy and Finance issued Prakas No. 192 on Tax Rules and Procedures for Trust to determine the tax rules and procedures for trust operations.

Indonesia has issued a continuation of its debt relief program—which covers settlement of unpaid patent annuities—from 2021. The debt relief program, which Indonesia has named...

In recent years, many countries have begun exploring the pharmacological effects of the cannabis plant and the economic benefits of cannabis liberalization

On April 1, 2023, Myanmar's Directorate of Investment and Companies Administration (DICA) announced additional reporting requirements for newly registered companies.

Trademarks serve as the legal foundation of franchise systems, yet Myanmar lacks specific franchise legislation. Understanding how trademark licensing works under the Trademark Law 2019 is essential for foreign brands seeking to protect their intellectual property and establish successful franchise operations in Myanmar's evolving market.

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a detailed draft notification expanding its oversight to cover the funding sources behind major shareholdings in licensed securities...

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has released the Guidelines for Digital Fraud Management, which took effect on December 17, 2025, incorporating certain amendments...

Thailand has expanded the mandatory use of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to cover submissions of procurement appeals to all government agencies subject to the Public Procurement and Supplies Administrative Act B.E. 2560 (2017) (Government Procurement Act).