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Kelvin Chia Legal Vantage Kelvin Chia Partnership is a regional legal consultancy with offices and a network in SEA

Kelvin Chia Partnership is a commercial law firm established in Singapore with strong regional capabilities. Our team of lawyers is committed to providing high quality and timely legal services to our clients. We provide the full range of legal services for both domestic as well as multi-jurisdictional transactions. With our international team of lawyers, we provide localised legal solutions consi

stent with international standards. We are headquartered in Singapore and have offices in Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Yangon, Mandalay and Phnom Penh.

KCP | Vietnam We are pleased to share KCP Vietnam’s Newsletter, Issue No. 7/2026, which provides a detailed overview of ...
24/07/2026

KCP | Vietnam

We are pleased to share KCP Vietnam’s Newsletter, Issue No. 7/2026, which provides a detailed overview of Decree No. 274/2026/ND-CP regarding the selection of investors to carry out investment projects.

As this decree will officially take effect on 21 August 2026, replacing several previous frameworks (including Decrees 23/2024/ND-CP, 115/2024/ND-CP, and 225/2025/ND-CP), it introduces updated procedural guidance for investor selection in Vietnam.

Key highlights covered in this newsletter include:

Comprehensive Scope: The decree provides updated regulations on the assurance of competition, incentives, costs, investor designation, and the formal procedures for selecting investors for investment projects.

Investor Selection Methods: The newsletter clarifies the application of open and restricted bidding forms, focusing on the procedural requirements for the single-stage single-envelope method and the single-stage two-envelope method.

Digitalization of Bidding: In alignment with Vietnam’s digitalization strategy, Decree 274 reinforces the mandatory application of online investor selection via the National Procurement System for greater transparency and efficiency.

We hope this information proves useful for your business operations.

KCP | Vietnam We are pleased to share KCP Vietnam’s Newsletter, Issue No. 6/2026, which provides a detailed overview of...
23/06/2026

KCP | Vietnam

We are pleased to share KCP Vietnam’s Newsletter, Issue No. 6/2026, which provides a detailed overview of Law No. 102/2025/QH15 regarding Mutual Legal Assistance in Civil Matters (the "LMLA in Civil Matters").

As this new law will officially take effect on 1 July 2026, replacing the previous 2007 framework, it introduces several significant changes to how civil matters involving international cooperation are handled in Vietnam.

Key highlights covered in this newsletter include:

Scope of Assistance: The law defines the scope of mutual legal assistance, which encompasses the service of documents, the collection of evidence, the summoning of witnesses and experts, and the provision of legal information.

Consular Legalization: Notably, the new law provides exemptions from consular legalization for certain foreign documents under specific conditions, simplifying the process for international requests.

Electronic Means: The legislation now officially recognizes and permits the service of documents and the collection of evidence through electronic or online channels, provided they comply with the laws of the requested country.

Implementation Procedures: The newsletter outlines the specific Vietnamese authorities competent to request or implement such assistance and clarifies the grounds under which requests may be refused.

We hope this information proves useful for your business operations.

KCP | Vietnam We are pleased to share KCP Vietnam’s Newsletter, Issue No. 5/2026, highlighting the recent simplification...
25/05/2026

KCP | Vietnam

We are pleased to share KCP Vietnam’s Newsletter, Issue No. 5/2026, highlighting the recent simplification of licensing procedures for foreign traders’ branches and representative offices in Vietnam under Resolution No. 19/2026/NQ-CP, issued on 29 April 2026.

Key Highlights Include:

• Simplified Application Dossiers: Reduced and streamlined documentation requirements for the establishment of branches and representative offices of foreign traders in Vietnam.

• Easier License Modifications: More straightforward procedures and supporting document requirements for amendments to existing establishment licenses.

• Digitalisation & Administrative Efficiency: Licensing authorities may waive certain physical supporting documents where information is already available through the National Database system.

• Expected Regulatory Updates: Decree No. 07/2016/ND-CP and related guiding regulations are expected to be amended to further formalize these streamlined procedures.

While Resolution 19 simplifies administrative requirements, foreign-issued documents may still be subject to consular legalization requirements under existing regulations unless exempted by treaty.

Read the full newsletter to understand how these developments may impact your business operations and market entry strategy in Vietnam.

KCP | Vietnam We are pleased to share KCP Vietnam’s Newsletter, Issue No. 4/2026, detailing the impactful changes intro...
29/04/2026

KCP | Vietnam

We are pleased to share KCP Vietnam’s Newsletter, Issue No. 4/2026, detailing the impactful changes introduced by Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP, which officially took effect on April 1, 2026.

This new decree provides critical guidance on the Law on Intellectual Property (LOIP), specifically addressing the management of industrial property rights in an increasingly digital economy.

Key Highlights Include:

AI-Generated Products: A new legal framework clarifies that intellectual achievements created by humans with the assistance of AI systems are eligible for protection, provided there is significant human creative contribution.

Management & Exploitation: Enterprises can now establish and maintain internal lists of IP rights, including unregistered trade secrets and pending patents as a proactive tool for business planning and investment strategies.

Conflict Resolution: The Decree establishes clear criteria and principles for resolving overlapping IP rights to ensure fair commercial exploitation and protect the moral rights of creators.

Read the full newsletter to see how these changes might impact your business operations and IP strategy in Vietnam.

Songkran Greetings from Kelvin Chia (Thailand) Ltd As Songkran approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to ex...
10/04/2026

Songkran Greetings from Kelvin Chia (Thailand) Ltd

As Songkran approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our warmest greetings to you.

Please find attached a Songkran festival greeting card from our firm, sent with sincere appreciation for your continued support.

We wish you and your loved ones good health, happiness, and prosperity in the year ahead.

Thingyan Greetings from Kelvin Chia Yangon As Thingyan approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our ...
07/04/2026

Thingyan Greetings from Kelvin Chia Yangon

As Thingyan approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our warmest greetings to you.

Please find attached a Thingyan greeting card from our firm, sent with sincere appreciation for your continued support.

We wish you and your loved ones good health, happiness, and prosperity in the year ahead.

Yangon | Myanmar On 12 March 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued the Registration of Association Rules (Notificati...
30/03/2026

Yangon | Myanmar

On 12 March 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued the Registration of Association Rules (Notification 241/2026), implementing the 2026 Registration of Associations Law.

The Rules entered into force immediately and apply to all INGOs and local NGOs.

Please refer to the link in the comment section for Myanmar version of the 2026 Registration of Association Rules.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!We’re looking for 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞-𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 to jo...
30/03/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

We’re looking for 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞-𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 to join our Yangon office.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with investors and businesses, supporting cross-border engagement and helping drive practice development efforts in Myanmar.

If you have:

- Strong networking and relationship-building skills
- Experience in professional services
- Fluency in both Chinese and English

We’d love to connect with you.

Feel free to apply directly or share this opportunity with someone who might be a great fit.

The full vacancy announcement in Chinese is available in the comments below.

KCP | VietnamWe are pleased to share KCP Vietnam’s Newsletter (Issue No. 3/2026), providing key updates on Decree No. 64...
24/03/2026

KCP | Vietnam

We are pleased to share KCP Vietnam’s Newsletter (Issue No. 3/2026), providing key updates on Decree No. 64/2026/ND-CP, which sets out guidelines for the enforcement of decisions declaring enterprises and cooperatives bankrupt in Vietnam.

The Decree introduces important clarifications, including:

• Procedures and authority for enforcement of bankruptcy declaration decisions
• Proactive enforcement by civil enforcement authorities (without requiring requests from involved parties)
• Detailed steps for asset valuation and sale, including auction and non-auction cases
• Mechanisms for delivery of assets and handling of non-compliance, including coercive measures
• Requirements for managing and depositing collected amounts into designated enforcement accounts

We trust this update will assist in navigating Vietnam’s evolving legal framework on bankruptcy and restructuring.

Kelvin Chia Yangon is hiring!We are looking for a Chinese-speaking Business Development & Marketing professional to join...
19/03/2026

Kelvin Chia Yangon is hiring!

We are looking for a Chinese-speaking Business Development & Marketing professional to join our Yangon office. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with investors and businesses, supporting cross-border engagement and practice development efforts in Myanmar.

If you have strong networking skills, experience in professional services, and are fluent in Chinese and English, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or share with someone who might be a great fit.

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