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New Central Bank Guidance on Foreign Loans The State Bank of Vietnam has issued Circular No. 19, amending regulations on foreign loans without government guarantees. Key Changes: 1. Recognition of Foreign Loans from Letters of Credit 2. New Conditions for Deferred Import Payment Loans 3. Clarification on Loan Purposes and Limits These amendments are designed to facilitate international transactions and ensure regulatory clarity. Read more about Circular 19 and its implications in our latest publication by Lam Do, Trang Nguyen, Thy Ngo, and Qu?nh ?inh Nh? Di?m at: https://lnkd.in/gaeeHpAF Vilasia: Full Hearts & Sharp Minds/T?n Tam & Minh Tu?

Congratulations on the launch of 54 Vietnam! 54 is a leading golf marketing and consultancy firm based in the UK, known for its rapid growth and significant impact in the sports marketing industry. The company has achieved impressive milestones, including being listed among the fastest-growing companies in Europe by the Financial Times and consistently ranking highly on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list. With offices in the Middle East, Asia, and the USA, 54 has now officially expanded into Vietnam. Vilasia is honored to be the official legal counsel for 54 in Vietnam, serving as strong supports to ensure that 54's efforts in entering the Vietnamese market are both successful and compliant with Vietnamese laws. Once again, Vilasia congratulates 54. We look forward to continued collaboration and shared success in the coming years!

On this U.S Independence Day 2024, we at Vilasia Law Firm are proud to celebrate the strong educational ties between Vietnam and the United States. Recently, our Senior Associate, Chau Dang, participated in a webinar organized by the Society of Construction Law – Viet Nam (SCLVN). The event aimed to guide aspiring legal professionals on the pathway to obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in the United States, featuring detailed presentations on application procedures and scholarship opportunities, attracting a diverse audience keen on furthering their legal education. Chau Dang, an alumna of Suffolk University Law School, provided an in-depth guide on the application process, covering essential steps such as document preparation, submission timelines, and interview preparation. Her insights were particularly valuable for those juggling professional commitments while applying. We are also honored to highlight that Ngu Truong (Vilasia), Vilasia’s founder, is a beneficiary of American education. He is an alumnus of Pennsylvania State University with an LLM degree and spent additional two years in the US as a doctoral candidate. For those interested, Chau’s presentation slides can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gXnKR25E

Vilasia is fortunate to have Diem Pham on board! Diem Pham graduated from the University of Economics and Law, majoring in International Trade Law.? Diem has acquired legal experience through internships at a prominent Singapore law firm and a fintech startup. Diem was President of the Asian Law Students’ Association (Local Chapter - HCMC) and served on the editorial board of the UEL Young Lawyer Journal. At Vilasia, we pride ourselves on combining youthful energy with experience, theory with practice, and international standards with local insight. Diem is a strong embodiment of these values. Please join us in welcoming Diem Pham to our team!

Vilasia is fortunate to have NGOC SANG NGUYEN on board! Sang Nguyen graduated from the Nagoya University-backed Research and Education Center for Japanese Law at Hanoi Law University. His proficiency in the Japanese language (N1) and culture allows him to effectively communicate and negotiate with clients from Japan. Sang has honed his lawyering skills through practical experiences at prominent Japanese law firms and a Japan-focused local law firm. Sang is expecting to obtain a Master of Laws degree from Osaka University's Graduate School of Law and Politics in March 2025. At Vilasia, we pride ourselves on combining youthful energy with experience, theory with practice, and international standards with local insight. Sang is a strong embodiment of these values. Please join us in welcoming Sang Nguyen to our team!

Vilasia is fortunate to have Kieu Diem Ha on board! Diem Ha was with Dragon Capital where she advised on a successful listing of an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) at a rapid pace. She was also involved in the firm's takeover of a solar energy project, with the deal valued at approximately $50,000. Ha has graduated from the Advanced Lawyer Training Course at Vietnam Judicial Academy in January 2024. At Vilasia, we pride ourselves on combining youthful energy with experience, theory with practice, and international standards with local insight. Diem is a strong embodiment of these values. Please join us in welcoming Diem Ha to our team!

Vilasia is fortunate to have Nhung Nguyen on board! Nhung Nguyen has extensive experience in real estate practice. Over the past 12 years, Nhung has led multiple landmark M&A real estate transactions and helped her clients navigate the complexities of the real estate landscape in Vietnam. As the buyer's counsel, Nhung was involved in the acquisition of Yen Phong (Bac Ninh) 2 Industrial Park during 2017-2018, Huu Lung Industrial Park (VSIP Lang Son) during 2020-2021, and Phu Bai (Hue) Industrial Park during 2020-2021. Additionally, on the selling side, Nhung managed the sale of a 13-hectare industrial park land project to Logos Property in VSIP Bac Ninh IP. Nhung served as Deputy Manager at the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP), in charge of the Northern market, covering not only industrial but also new town projects. At Vilasia, we pride ourselves on combining youthful energy with experience, theory with practice, and international standards with local insight. Nhung is a strong embodiment of these values. Please join us in welcoming Nhung Nguyen to our team!

Vilasia is fortunate to have Chau Dang on board! Chau Dang brings over 10 years of experience from working at some of the largest Japanese law firms in Hanoi and Tokyo, including Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu and Atsumi & Sakai. Chau has a strong track record with Japanese clients, managing projects in both Japan and Vietnam. Chau's fluency in Japanese and her deep understanding of Japanese culture give her a unique advantage in bridging the gap between Japanese clients and the legal environment in Vietnam. Chau guided a Japanese insurance corporation through the complex legal landscape surrounding the acquisition of shares in a Vietnamese State-Owned Enterprise. She also coordinated with a local law firm to strategically advise a Japanese steel manufacturer, leading to victories across all adjudication levels in a tax administrative litigation case against a senior Ministry of Finance official. Chau graduated from Suffolk University in Massachusetts, USA, and Nagoya University in Aichi, Japan. She currently resides in Boston. At Vilasia, we pride ourselves on combining youthful energy with experience, theory with practice, and international standards with local insight. Chau is a strong embodiment of these values. Please join us in welcoming Chau Dang to our team!

Vilasia is fortunate to have Lam Do on board! Lam Do brings more than 8 years of diverse experience in Banking and Finance, General Corporate, M&A, and Licensing. Lam was involved in significant financing and M&A transactions, including guiding Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Citigroup Global Markets Singapore , and other banks in arranging a US$122 million loan for a chemical factory in Vietnam; supporting NongHyup Bank in orchestrating a US$30 million syndicated loan for a factory build in Bac Giang, secured against the future site and machinery; advising The Export-Import Bank of Korea, Singapore Branch, on a US$50 million loan to Vietinbank; advising HSBC on a complex US$298 million finance deal involving Vietnamese steel production. Lam also acted as Vietnamese counsel for a client’s HK$4.5 billion IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. In addition to law, Lam earned a Bachelor of Economics degree. Currently, Lam is pursuing a Master of Laws degree at the University of Melbourne (Australia) and is scheduled to return to Vietnam soon. At Vilasia, we pride ourselves on combining youthful energy with experience, theory with practice, and international standards with local insight. Lam is a strong embodiment of these values. Please join us in welcoming Lam Do to our team!

We're delighted to welcome Pham Ngoc Phuong Thao as a Partner at Vilasia. Since 2018, Thao has practiced law in Singapore, contributing her extensive experience from WongPartnership (Singapore) alongside a robust educational foundation acquired at prestigious universities in the United Kingdom and Singapore. Her focus on M&A and financing has showcased her exceptional skill. Thao’s addition is more than just a new face in the leadership team; it’s a strategic step forward for Vilasia. Her experience, expertise, and fresh perspectives align perfectly with our ethos. At Vilasia, we pride ourselves on blending youthful energy with experience, theory with practice, and global standards with local insights. Thao embodies these principles beautifully, adding her unique sparkle to our firm’s vibrant culture.