Vietnam tightens financial oversight of lottery operations

Vietnam’s new decree tightens financial oversight of lottery operations, reclassifying unclaimed jackpots and reshaping revenue, expense, and profit management

by Miho Okamoto | November 2, 2026

Vietnam Bans Import of Specific Used Digital Tech Products

Vietnam's new circular bans the import of specific used digital technology products, effective January 1, 2027.

by Miho Okamoto | November 1, 2026

Vietnam Tightens Safety Rules for High-Risk Jobs

Vietnam tightens safety rules for high-risk jobs with new regulations effective January 1, 2027, covering manufacturing, construction, and chemical handling.

by Misaki Inoue | October 31, 2026

Vietnam Tightens Greenhouse Gas Rules with New Decree

Vietnam tightens greenhouse gas regulations with new decree, amending and supplementing Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP for emission mitigation.

by Aoi Watanabe | October 30, 2026

Vietnam Enacts New Foreign Worker Regulations Effective December 2026

Vietnam enacts new foreign worker regulations effective December 2026, outlining provisions for work permits and employment conditions.

by Miho Okamoto | October 29, 2026

A&O Shearman funds $1.1B AI plan via billable hours

by Aoi Watanabe | November 12, 2026

Two people analyzing business data on laptops with charts and graphs. Photo: Artem Podrez/Pexels A&O Shearman announced a $1.1 billion commitment to artificial intelligence over five years, planning to fund most of it through billable lawyer hours rather than cash outlays. How the Commitment Is Structured The firm expects each practice area to allocate at least 3 percent of its time to building specialized tools and services. With annual revenue…

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Wealthy using law to silence critics

by Aoi Watanabe | November 13, 2026

In the case of Russell Brand, he was convicted of rape and sexual assaults involving four women, and was sentenced to ten and a half years. The recent fallout between Russell Brand and David Walliams has raised concerns about the use of legal tools to silence individuals who want to speak out. The Law Society Gazette has noted that the cases highlight the issue of wealthy individuals using lawyers to…