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Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Compliance in Asia (Part 4)
– Vietnam: Legal Framework on Anti-Bribery and Recent Abolishment of the Death Penalty for Receiving Bribes
Vietnam is the third most populous country in Southeast Asia, with a rapidly expanding economy and a robust influx of foreign direct investment. Its dynamic growth, favorable geographic location, and extensive free trade agreements makes Vietnam highly attractive to Japanese and other international investors. However, the risk of bribery remains a significant challenge in Vietnam. The 2024 edition of the Corruption Perceptions Index (published annually by Transparency International) ranks Vietnam 88th out of 180 countries, with a score of 40, indicating that Vietnam is perceived to have a high risk of public sector corruption. Under Vietnamese law, the Criminal Code and the Law on Anti-Corruption strictly regulate bribery and impose severe penalties on illegal acts. The fact that, until recently, the death penalty was...To read the full article, please see the PDF file
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Satoshi has worked at N&A’s Singapore office since July 2022 and has provided Japanese clients with headquarters in Japan or Singapore and other clients with legal support on crisis management/compliance, dispute resolution, labor and general corporate matters for their businesses operations in Southeast Asian countries.
Satoshi has also engaged in international construction and infrastructure projects and has advised on construction contracts, laws and regulations, and disputes in connection with projects in Japan and overseas.