Vietnam
As one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, Vietnam continues to attract substantial of foreign direct investment. Apart from its burgeoning reputation as a global manufacturing and processing hub, Vietnam is also witnessing significant investments in infrastructure development, telecommunications, real estate, energy production, healthcare and science and technology. The country's competitive labour costs, geographic location, and expanding trade agreements, such as its participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), have further contributed to its attractiveness as a prime investment destination. With Vietnam’s increasing integration into global supply chains and the government’s focus on improving its legal and regulatory framework for foreign investors, we expect even more opportunities for investors in Vietnam the coming years.
Singapore has consistently been a major source of foreign direct investment in Vietnam, serving as a key jurisdiction through which foreign investors channel their investments into Vietnam and other South East Asian countries. Leveraging Singapore’s strategic position as an global hub for legal services, our firm has extensive experience in advising clients on transactions and deals in Vietnam across various sectors including real estate, infrastructure and construction, e-commerce, healthcare and hospitality. We have a proven track record of advising and acting for clients in various joint venture and acquisitions involving billion-dollar deals, the establishment of Vietnam real estate funds, and syndicated financing to state-owned banks in Vietnam. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures seamless execution of complex transactions, addressing both operational and legal challenges.
With an in-house Vietnamese lawyer in as part of our international arbitration practice and our strong connections with leading law firms in Vietnam, we are well-equipped to handle complex and high-value Vietnam-related disputes, having successfully represented both foreign investors and Vietnamese clients in international arbitration and in the Singapore courts.