Dinh La Thang proposed 18-19 years of imprisonment

Dinh La Thang proposed 18-19 years of imprisonment

Dinh La Thang was found guilty in “denying responsibility, concealing violations, and not showing remorse” in the OceanBank case.
HCMC court halts trial of Navibank case

HCMC court halts trial of Navibank case

The Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People’s Court on March 7 decided to halt the trial of the case of “deliberately violating State regulations on economic management, causing serious consequences” at Navibank, now National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank (NCB).
Second trial of Dinh La Thang to be opened on March 19

Second trial of Dinh La Thang to be opened on March 19

Dinh La Thang and six defendants are accused of causing VND800 billion ($35.3 million) in damages to PetroVietnam through a capital contribution to OceanBank.
Vinasun sues Grab for $1.81 million in damages

Vinasun sues Grab for $1.81 million in damages

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court has opened the first instance hearing of Vinasun’s VND41 billion ($1.81 million) claim in damages against Grab.
Vietnam fails to enforce tax payments from Uber B.V?

Vietnam fails to enforce tax payments from Uber B.V?

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Taxation is unable to collect Uber B.V's tax arrears as the company has not a single bank account in Vietnam.
How best to avoid taxing situations

How best to avoid taxing situations

Law firm DFDL Legal and Tax’s senior tax manager Phan Thi Lieu writes that it is essential that taxpayers know their rights and obligations regarding an expected escalation in tax audits.
Losing party in $55 million game

Losing party in $55 million game

Representatives of luxury Sheraton Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City said they would appeal a $55 million court judgement which favoured a Vietnamese American gambler.
Djokovic tested, testy in tight Madrid opener

Djokovic tested, testy in tight Madrid opener

Top seed Novak Djokovic failed to get to grips with the controversial blue clay of the Madrid Masters but still survived a struggle to reach the third round 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 over Daniel Gimeno-Traver.
BP proposes Gulf spill accord terms, trial delay

BP proposes Gulf spill accord terms, trial delay

BP Plc reached settlements to resolve billions of dollars of claims from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and asked a U.S. judge for a long delay in any trial over remaining disputes stemming from the disaster.
Proview takes Apple legal brawl to US: report

Proview takes Apple legal brawl to US: report

Despite suffering a setback in a Shanghai court on Thursday, a financially-strapped Chinese company has reportedly opened up a US front in its legal war with Apple over the iPad trademark.
EU takes Germany to court over Volkswagen law

EU takes Germany to court over Volkswagen law

The European Commission decided on Thursday to haul Germany before the top EU court for failing to scrap a law that protects auto giant Volkswagen from potential takeover bids.
Foreign disputes - the elephant in the room

Foreign disputes - the elephant in the room 1

International investment and trade disputes are set to increasingly become commonplace for investors in Vietnam as the nation becomes integrated into the global economy.
DVD scandal a landmark case

DVD scandal a landmark case

Sensational news of Vien Dong Pharmaceutical’s (DVD) delisting following the court opening bankruptcy procedures against the firm in light of creditor ANZ’s petition, has set a bankruptcy precedent in Vietnam, writes Phan Hoai Hiep, head of investment management at the Ministry of Finance’s Asset and Debt Trading Company.
US top court rules against Microsoft in patent case

US top court rules against Microsoft in patent case

The US Supreme Court upheld a $290 million patent infringement verdict against US software giant Microsoft on Thursday in a closely watched case brought by a small Canadian company.
A guiding light when things start to get murky

A guiding light when things start to get murky

“This may effectively discourage arbitrators in proceeding with any interim relief unless they are fully covered under professional liability insurance”
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