Ho Chi Minh City, 14 November 2025
Indochine Counsel is pleased to share that Ms. Thai Gia Hân, Senior Associate | Head of IP & TMT Practice Group at Indochine Counsel, has been featured in an article published by TheLEADER Vietnam, titled “Khi doanh nghiệp chọn pháp lý để bảo vệ danh tiếng trước tin giả” (“When Businesses Choose Legal Measures to Protect Their Reputation Against Fake News”).
The article discusses how Vietnamese businesses are increasingly turning to legal mechanisms to safeguard corporate reputation as misinformation becomes more sophisticated and widespread. It examines the risks posed by fake news, the potential damage to brand credibility, and the legal tools available to companies under Vietnam’s regulatory framework. In the article, Ms. Han was featured as a legal expert offering guidance on how businesses can navigate these risks within Vietnam’s legal framework.
Drawing from her experience in intellectual property, media, and technology law, Ms. Han explained that businesses facing reputational attacks should begin with a clear legal process: securing and preserving evidence, documenting it through official records where necessary, and assessing the actual damage to establish a legal basis for action. She noted that not every case requires litigation, as court proceedings can be lengthy, costly, and disruptive to business operations. Instead, she highlighted the importance of choosing a response that aligns with the company’s culture and long-term objectives, whether through administrative measures, negotiation, or formal legal claims.
Ms. Han also stressed that businesses should first determine whether the information involved is false, defamatory or simply an expression of opinion, as this distinction guides the appropriate legal remedy under Vietnamese law. She added that recent regulations requiring identity verification on social media platforms have improved traceability, aiding authorities in identifying the source of misinformation. Ultimately, however, effective reputation protection still relies on a balanced approach, combining proper evidence preservation, accurate legal assessment, and timely communication to limit the impact and maintain public trust.
As a reputable business and policy publication, TheLEADER Vietnam features insights from industry leaders and legal experts on corporate governance and responsible information management. Ms. Han’s feature reflects Indochine Counsel’s continued engagement in discussions that shape Vietnam’s regulatory and business landscape. Her commentary reinforces the firm’s commitment to providing clear and practical guidance on issues that matter to Vietnamese enterprises.
Read the full article here: TheLEADER Vietnam
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