Ho Chi Minh City, 26 April 2024 – Indochine Counsel is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Steve Ngo as Senior Consultant, effective April 2024. Professor Ngo brings a wealth of expertise in international arbitration and a deep understanding of the dynamics of global economic growth regions, making him a valuable addition to our team.

Ho Chi Minh City, 11 January 2024 -- Indochine Counsel is delighted to announce its distinguished ranking as a leading firm and the recognition of our individual lawyer in the 2024 Chambers Asia-Pacific rankings within the Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) practice. This accomplishment stands as a testament to our firm's unwavering commitment to excellence.

Ho Chi Minh City, 29 December 2023 - Indochine Counsel is thrilled to announce that managing partner of the firm, Dang The Duc, has been listed as a recommended lawyer for M&A in the 2023 Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia. This prestigious recognition further solidifies Duc's outstanding reputation in the field.

Indochine Counsel is delighted to announce the release of the Law Firm Network’s Global Employment Law Fact Sheet 2023, featuring an insightful Vietnam section authored by Dang The Duc, Managing Partner, and Le Thi Khanh Hoan, Senior Associate.

Ho Chi Minh City, 23 November 2023 --- Indochine Counsel advised Truong Hai Group Corporation (Thaco Group) on a groundbreaking $350 million convertible bond issuance to Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, marking Vietnam's largest offering this year.

Ho Chi Minh City, 17th November 2023 - Indochine Counsel proudly sponsored the successful 2023 Vietnam Directors Summit, organized by the Vietnam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA). Held in such a vibrant city, this distinguished summit brought together Corporate Board Directors, C-suite executives, and Top Management from accross Vietnam to collectively address the pressing need for adaptive governance in today's dynamic economy.

HCMC, October 23, 2023 - Indochine Counsel is pleased to share that Ms. Tran Vu Ha Minh, an Associate at the firm, will be contributing as a speaker at the upcoming RMIT Vietnam Digital3 (D3) Conference in HCMC.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Indochine Counsel’s Partner Truong Huu Ngu played a pivotal role in FiinGroup's illuminating webinar on September 6, 2023. Titled “Economic Concentration Notification in M&A Transactions in Vietnam: Insights from Insiders”, this event marked a noteworthy milestone, being seemingly the first of its kind in Vietnam. It drew the attention of over 600 attendees, including representatives from major financial institutions, corporations, and top-tier law firms in Vietnam.

HCMC, 10 August 2023 – Indochine Counsel is pleased to announce the participation of our Partner, Mr. Truong Huu Ngu, as a speaker in the upcoming webinar titled “Economic Concentration Notification in M&A Transactions in Vietnam: Insights from Insiders”, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM (Vietnam Time) on September 6, 2023. The event is organized by FiinGroup and will also feature distinguished panelists from the Vietnam Competition Commission (VCC) and FiinGroup.

Indochine Counsel is thrilled to announce that our Senior Counsel, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Vinh, will be a distinguished speaker at "The Next Frontier of Lawyering: From ESG to GPT" in Singapore from 3rd to 4th August 2023. This prestigious event is jointly organized by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) and the Singapore Management University, bringing together esteemed panelists to discuss key areas such as The State of the Legal Profession, Technology and the Legal Profession, The Client Perspective, and The Art of Law Firm Management in Asia. 

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - The Merge Briefing, jointly organized by Corum Group and Indochine Counsel, successfully concluded in Ho Chi Minh City on June 27, 2023. This exclusive event brought together industry leaders and executives to explore the dynamic landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the technology sector.

Ho Chi Minh City, 26 June 2023 – On 15 May 2023, the Government of Vietnam issued the long-awaited National Power Development Plan for 2021 – 2030, with a vision to 2050 ("PDP8") after multiple drafts and revisions. While PDP8 provides a master plan and lays the foundation for implementing the country's electricity development projects, including renewable energy, there is still a long way to go in providing further implementation guidance.

Ho Chi Minh City, 23 June 2023 -- Five years ago, Vietnam introduced a new Competition Law, which came into effect in July 2019, bringing significant changes to the country’s merger control regime. In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Vietnam’s new Competition Law, Indochine Counsel and FiinGroup are delighted to announce the release of the “Vietnam Merger Control Guide.”

Southeast Asia Law Lecture (Forum) was organized in Dongguan, GuangDong, China by Sincere – Chiu – Szeto – Cheng (Dongguan) Associate Law Firm on 15 June 2023 in order to improve the ability and level of foreign-related legal services in Dongguan, as well as provide the high-quality legal services for Dongguan-based companies investing in Southeast Asian.

We are pleased to announce that Indochine Counsel has been ranked Tier 2 for Copyright/Trademarks and Tier 3 for Patents in the Asia IP Rankings 2023, published in the May edition of Asian Legal Business Magazine. This recognition reflects the firm's expertise and success in handling complex intellectual property matters. The Intellectual Property Team at Indochine Counsel is excited and committed to continuing to serve clients with exceptional results.

Ho Chi Minh City, 2 June 2023 -- Indochine Counsel is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the esteemed Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2023 for its outstanding performance in the field of Fintech practice. This recognition comes from Asia Business Law Journal, a prominent legal publication, and serves as a testament to Indochine Counsel's exceptional abilities and expertise.

Ho Chi Minh City, 19 May 2023 - Indochine Counsel is pleased to announce its instrumental role in facilitating the successful closure of a significant deal for EQuest Education Group. The deal involved the raising of US$120 million in funding, marking a major milestone for both EQuest and the education sector in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Despite inflation and recession concerns, M&A opportunities for private tech firms remain robust. But to succeed, companies need to be well-prepared and navigate the market effectively. This requires understanding disruptive trends, optimizing the M&A process, and avoiding deal disasters.

Ho Chi Minh City, 5 May 2023 -- Indochine Counsel is thrilled to announce that its Managing Partner, Dang The Duc, has been recognized as one of the Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2023 by Asian Legal Business (ALB). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding lawyers in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors in Asia, based on the recommendations and feedback from clients and peers.