Tu Ngoc Trinh and Waewpen Piemwichai, experts on technology, media, and telecommunications law in Tilleke & Gibbins’ Hanoi office, contributed the Vietnam chapter to the latest edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Telecoms, Media & Internet Laws & Regulations.

The twelfth edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Telecoms, Media & Internet Laws & Regulations  provides readers with an in-depth look at the quickly changing legal landscape surrounding the rapidly growing industries encapsulated by telecommunication, media, and internet laws across 31 jurisdictions, including the hot topics of cyber-security, data retention, and encryption.

As Myanmar steadily develops after rejoining the global economic community, foreign investors are becoming more and more interested in doing business here, thanks, in part, to the low cost of labour and high potential for growth. Any investor interested in doing so however should be aware of the speed of legal change here, and be careful to keep up-to-date.

On November 1, 2018, a notification came into force requiring a letter of authorization or license agreement to be submitted to the Thai Food and Drug Administration (“Thai FDA”) with any notification of a new cosmetic product.

During difficult times, it is normal practice for businesses to adapt by reducing costs to survive. Some businesses may choose to reduce costs by reorganizing or downsizing, which may be followed by relocation to a smaller office with lower rental fees. To relocate efficiently and legally, businesses should be aware of their obligations under the Thai Labour Protection Act (LPA).

Although Laos is generally acknowledged as a small nation with notable potential, it is also viewed as a niche market for specific industries, such as energy (especially hydropower) or mining, due to its preponderance of natural resources. While it is true that these industries do well here, there are myriad other investment opportunities in this emerging economy that potential investors have the opportunity to capitalize and benefit from. However, other sectors are often hampered by a lack of clear intelligence on them for prospective investors to base investment decisions on.

A franchise agreement is a legally binding contract between a franchisor and a franchisee, specifying the rights, costs, and responsibilities of the parties in the franchising relationship. A typical component of a franchise agreement is a clause allowing the franchisee to use the franchisor’s intellectual property assets, such as trademarks, to reap the commercial benefits of a successful brand or business model.