by Them LeSURVEY ON THE NEED FOR SHARING KNOWLEDGE ON INTERNAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESSES
During their development process, many businesses in Vietnam are facing legal, financial, and human resource risks, the core reasons for which lie in weak internal management capabilities and a lack of effective risk control systems. These factors make businesses vulnerable to crises when there are external or internal fluctuations.
In the context of globalization, ESG (Environmental – Social – Governance) is gradually becoming the gold standard for sustainable business development. In this, the letter "G" – Governance – is not only a requirement for legal compliance but also a competitive advantage in attracting investment capital and expanding international markets.
However, in reality, many businesses are still struggling to apply management and risk control systems, especially when lacking resources, experience, or a clear direction.
Why should you participate in the survey?
Understanding these difficulties, BNA Legal – a specialized consulting unit in legal and corporate governance – is organizing a quick survey program as a basis for building a free online sharing session to support businesses:
- Systematize foundational legal knowledge
- Update methods for building internal risk control systems
- Answer practical implementation challenges
To ensure the content of the sharing session is relevant to reality, BNA Legal sincerely invites your business to take a few minutes to answer the survey below: https://forms.gle/bsGjAgmnYqCByTkU9
Thank you very much for participating in the survey with BNA Legal.
by Them LeBNA'S MANAGING PARTNER AND LEGAL EXPERT ATTEND CIVIL SOCIETY REGIONAL FORUM ON ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS IN ASEAN 2025
On April 4th and 5th, 2025, Civil Society Regional Forum on Environmental Rights in ASEAN 2025 took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Representing BNA Legal were Fouder, Managing Partner Nguyen Thuy Dung, and the company's legal expert, who participated in the forum as representatives while also bringing a deep concern for pressing environmental issues in the region.
Civil Society Regional Forum on Environmental Rights in ASEAN 2025
This forum took place over 2 days. On the first day, the forum focused on sharing and discussing the foundation: starting with an overview, followed by CSOs from 6 ASEAN countries (Indonesia, Philippines, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar) sharing updates and practical experiences to discuss in depth the aspects of environmental rights in Southeast Asia, including CSO participation, and key issues to guide future operational development.
The second day focused on dialogue and finalizing actions: an important dialogue session with senior representatives from the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), where delegates worked together to discuss directions and finalize joint documents (such as Declarations, Position Papers, or Press Releases) expressing the unified views of the CSO bloc.
Representatives of BNA Legal along with the forum's chairs
With the resounding success of the forum, demonstrating the effective cooperation between the Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law (ARIEL), the Indonesian Center for Environmental Law (ICEL), and the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW), ARIEL and ELAW's hosting of this forum provided an extremely professional and dignified space for the forum.
BNA Legal Representative Speaks at Forum
Participating in Civil Society Regional Forum on Environmental Rights in ASEAN 2025, representatives from BNA Legal had the opportunity to learn deeply about the urgent environmental law issues in the region and practical experiences from CSOs, thereby gaining a clearer picture of the diverse and complex environmental challenges facing the region, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the key role of law and multilateral cooperation in protecting environmental rights for communities.
by Them LeBNA LEGAL CELEBRATES 1ST ANNIVERSARY AND NEW OFFICE OPENING
On March 22, 2025, BNA Legal held its 1st Anniversary Celebration and New Office Opening Ceremony at Floor 1, 30A Ho Hao Hon Street, Co Giang Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The ceremony was attended by valued partners and clients.
Image of Founder and Managing Partner Nguyen Thuy Dung with partners and clients.
This special event was an opportunity for BNA Legal to reflect on its achievements in its first year of operation and to welcome a new chapter with a new workspace, laying the foundation for even stronger development in the future.
Image of Founder and Managing Partner Nguyen Thuy Dung with partners and clients.
Despite a year of market volatility, BNA Legal has affirmed its position in the legal market through dedication, professionalism, and efficiency in every service it provides.
Image of Founder, Managing Partner Nguyen Thuy Dung, along with partner
During the ceremony, Founder and Managing Partner Nguyen Thuy Dung introduced the company and its operations to partners and clients, providing them with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the company.
Image: Founder, Managing Partner Nguyen Thuy Dung
BNA Legal extends its sincere gratitude to its valued clients, partners, and friends for their continued companionship, trust, and support throughout the past journey.
Image of Founder and Managing Partner Nguyen Thuy Dung with clients, partners, and friends
On the occasion of its 1st Anniversary and New Office Opening, BNA Legal extends its best wishes to all of its valued clients, partners, and friends.
by Them LeVietnam's Institutional Framework
From 2018 to 2022, the Prime Minister issued Decisions aimed at enhancing environmental protection and reducing plastic waste. These documents focused on (i) national policies related to integrated solid waste management, the national green growth strategy, and the national environmental protection strategy, and (ii) policies to prevent plastic waste, especially ocean plastic waste. The common point of all the Decisions issued by the Prime Minister is the emphasis on the importance of environmental protection, green growth, and the reduction of waste into the environment.
Regarding general policies on plastic waste management, the Prime Minister's documents set goals to enhance the reduction, reuse, recycling, collection, and treatment of plastic waste.. The project to strengthen plastic waste management in Vietnam (Decision No. 1316/QD-TTg dated July 22, 2021) outlines specific targets; by 2025, Vietnam aims to: Use 100% environmentally friendly plastic bags and packaging in commercial centers and supermarkets for daily activities, replacing non-biodegradable plastic bags. Ensure the collection, reuse, recycling, and treatment of 85% of generated plastic waste. Reduce 50% of plastic waste in the sea and oceans. Achieve 100% of tourist areas, tourist accommodations, and hotels not using non-biodegradable plastic bags and single-use plastic products. Gradually reduce the production and use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and single-use plastic products in daily activities. To implement this project, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued Decision No. 2436/QD-BTNMT on a specific implementation plan. The implementation contents include: (i) Reviewing, amending, and supplementing legal documents within its authority or proposing the issuance of documents related to plastic waste management; (ii) Implementing training, communication, and international cooperation activities on plastic waste management; and (iii) Researching, applying technology, and deploying models and activities for plastic waste management and producing environmentally friendly products.
Regarding the issue of ocean plastic waste, in 2019, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1746/QD-TTg on the National Action Plan. The goals set are that by 2025, Vietnam will reduce ocean plastic waste by 50% (this figure is 75% by 2030); 50% of discarded fishing gear will be collected (this target is 100% by 2030, and the direct disposal of fishing gear into the ocean will be ended); 80% of coastal tourist areas, tourist accommodation establishments, and other coastal tourism services will not use single-use plastic products and non-biodegradable plastic bags (this rate is 100% by 2030); 80% of marine protected areas will be free of plastic waste (the target for 2030 is 100%). The main solutions include: (i) raising awareness, responsibility, and changing habits of the fishing community and related parties; (ii) developing and completing state management documents on ocean plastic waste management; (iii) reducing plastic waste, collecting, sorting at source, reusing, recycling, and gradually replacing the use of specialized plastic items; (iv) scientific research, application, development, and transfer of technology related to ocean plastic waste management; and (v) enhancing international cooperation. To demonstrate Vietnam's determination on this issue, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1407/QD-TTg on August 16, 2021, approving the project for Vietnam to proactively prepare and participate in the development of a global agreement on ocean plastic pollution. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Ministry of Health have issued documents to implement the Government's policies and assigned detailed tasks to their subordinate units.
Notably, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued criteria for the Vietnam Eco-label for environmentally friendly plastic packaging, which includes descriptions of product types, criteria for raw materials, materials, fuels, and technical characteristics, and permissible limits of pollution parameters in products.
Thus, with the current legal documents, Vietnam has established an institutional framework for reducing plastic waste and actively participates in the process of developing international treaties on reducing ocean plastic waste. The Environmental Protection Law 2020 and guiding documents (including those issued in early 2025) have incorporated the Government's policies and directives into detailed implementation documents.
by Them LeORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND NUMBER OF GOVERNMENT MEMBERS AFTER STREAMLINING
On February 18, 2025, the National Assembly issued two Resolutions (176/2025/QH15 and 177/2025/QH15) stipulating the organizational structure and number of members of the Government for the 15th National Assembly term.
BNA Legal shares:
Organizational Structure and Number of Members of the Streamlined Government
Details of the organizational structure of the 14 Ministries and Government Agencies for the 2021-2026 term are updated by the Government on its official website: https://media.chinhphu.vn/co-cau-to-chuc-cac-bo-co-quan-thuoc chinh-phu-nhiem-ky-2021-2026-infographics-1-10225022610032659.htm
