Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The low cost of living and highly qualified population make it an ideal location for foreign companies who are looking to branch out and invest. However, expanding internationally has its disadvantages as well. Not knowing the local laws and regulations makes it a thousand times harder to open a company overseas.
According to Article 14 of Vietnam Intellectual Property Law (Vietnam IP Law), literary, artistic and scientific works which are protected by copyright comprise:
Literary works, scientific works, textbooks, teaching courses and other works expressed in written language or other characters;
Lectures, addresses and other speeches;
Press works;
Musical works;
Stage works;
Cinematographic works and works created by a process analogous to cinematography (cinematographic works);
Plastic art works and applied art works;
Photographic works;
Architectural works;
Sketches, plans, maps and drawings related to topography or scientific works;