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DEAL OF THE MONTH - JANUARY 2023

31 January 2023 by asialaw

asialaw's Deal of the Month for January 2023 is...

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Vietnam: VILAF Advised AFD in the €67 Million Loan Agreement to EVNNPT Vietnam’s First JETP Funding

19 June 2025 by VILAF - Vietnam

VILAF extends our congratulations to the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) on the signing of the €67 million (approximately USD75 million) loan agreement for the funding of the expansion and modernisation of power transmission grids in Vietnam.

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Vietnam: VILAF Advised HSBC and Other Lenders in the VND3,750 Billion Green Club Loan Facility to Finance the Development of Gamuda Land’s Eaton Park

19 June 2025 by VILAF - Vietnam

VILAF is pleased to congratulate HSBC Vietnam, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), UOB Vietnam, and Gamuda Land on the successful financial close of the VND3,750 billion (USD 144.4 million) green club loan facility extended to Tam Luc Real Estate Corporation, a subsidiary of Gamuda Land.

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Vietnam: VILAF Advised SCG Packaging on the Strategic Buy-out of Duy Tan Plastics

19 June 2025 by VILAF - Vietnam

VILAF warmly congratulates SCG Packaging Public Company Limited (SCG Packaging), a subsidiary of Siam Cement Group, on the successful acquisition of the remaining 30% shares in Duy Tan Plastics Manufacturing Corporation (Duy Tan Plastics), making SCG Packaging the sole shareholder of Vietnam’s leading manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging products. The transaction was made at USD108.6 million.

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Vietnam's New Laws on Planning and Business Investment

11 March 2025 by Frasers Law Company

Legal Update | March 2025

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VILAF Legal Bulletin: February 2025

20 February 2025 by VILAF

On 6 January 2025, the Government issued Decree 05/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 05”) amending Decree 08/2022/ND-CP dated 10 January 2022 guiding a number of Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection. Decree 05, which takes effect from the date of signing, introduces some notable amendments as follows.

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Vietnam: VILAF Announces Partner and Counsel Promotions

06 January 2025 by VILAF

VILAF is delighted to announce two significant promotions with effect on 1 January 2025

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Vietnam-South Korea: Expanding Relations and Opportunities with KeyPartners

12 September 2024 by VILAF - Vietnam

On December 22, 1992, South Korea and Vietnam established diplomatic relations with a jointstatement. For Hanoi, its economic interests and foreign policy of “diversification andmultilateralization” were pivotal in fostering closer ties with Seoul.

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DPPA Decree - Legal Update | July 2024

16 July 2024 by Frasers Law Company

On 3 July 2024, the Government has issued Decree No. 80/2024/ND-CP on the mechanism for direct power purchase agreements (DPPA) (Decree 80), after several delays from the scheduled issuance date in May 2024. Decree 80 takes effect from its issuance date, i.e. 3 July 2024.

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Vietnam-Australia Strategic Vision for Trade and Investment

29 July 2024 by

Australia and Vietnam have forged a robust and multifaceted relationship over the years, marked by mutual respect, shared interests, and strategic cooperation. On 07 March 2024, this partnership reached a significant milestone with the elevation to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underscoring the depth and breadth of ties between the two nations.