Dr. Lawyer Le Thi Dung, Managing Director of Siglaw Law Firm, recently delivered a special lecture on investment law at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China. The session attracted the enthusiastic participation of numerous Chinese lawyers, especially those seeking in-depth understanding of Vietnam’s legal system and investment opportunities.
In her capacity as a leading expert in the field of investment law, Dr. Le Thi Dung offered a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the legal landscape for investment in Vietnam. The lecture focused on several key areas, including:
- The latest investment legal framework: She analyzed critical updates and important new provisions in legal documents related to investment, particularly the Law on Investment and the Law on Enterprises, providing Chinese lawyers with a clear grasp of the current legal framework, thereby enabling them to advise their clients more effectively.
- Investment incentive policies: Dr. Le Thi Dung provided in-depth insights into Vietnam’s preferential investment policies, including tax exemptions and reductions, land-use incentives, and other measures aimed at attracting high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI).
- Risk identification and solutions: Alongside highlighting investment opportunities, she candidly discussed potential legal risks that foreign investors may face in Vietnam, and proposed effective preventive measures and solutions, helping Chinese investors better prepare for their ventures.
- Key sectors prioritized for foreign investment: She outlined industries and business areas that Vietnam is currently prioritizing and encouraging for investment, such as high technology, renewable energy, smart manufacturing, and high-quality services, enabling lawyers to provide clear guidance to their clients.
- Analysis of specific case studies: To illustrate the theoretical knowledge shared, Dr. Le Thi Dung presented and analyzed real-world case studies related to investment in Vietnam, offering participants practical examples to visualize and apply in their professional work.
Notably, the lecture also served as an open forum where Chinese lawyers were able to directly raise questions and share the difficulties they encountered in the course of providing legal consultancy services related to Vietnam. Dr. Le Thi Dung attentively listened and provided thoughtful, in-depth answers and legal advice, drawn from her extensive practical experience and deep understanding of Vietnamese law.
The lecture received highly positive feedback from participants, not only for the solid professional knowledge that Dr. Le Thi Dung brought to the session, but also for her enthusiasm and dedication in sharing knowledge and fostering connections between the legal communities of the two countries. This event marked an important step in enhancing mutual understanding of each country’s legal systems and contributed to building a strong bridge for future investment cooperation between Vietnam and China.
