SBV: Sharply increases in interests from September 23, 2022

On September 22, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam issues Decision No. 1607/QD-NHNN on the maximum interest rate applicable to VND deposits of organizations and individuals at credit institutions and foreign bank branches.

23/09/2022

Change the costs of formulation, appraisal and approval of master plans on relics

On September 21, 2022, the Government issues Decree No. 67/2022/ND-CP, Amending and supplementing Article 4 of the Government’s Decree No. 166/2018/ND-CP dated December 25, 2018, prescribing the competence, order, and procedures for the formulation, appraisal and approval of master plans and projects on conservation, renovation and restoration of historical-cultural relics and sightseeing spots.

23/09/2022

Simplify administrative procedures in civil aviation

On September 15, 2022, the Government issues Decree No. 64/2022/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Decrees regulating business activities in civil aviation.

22/09/2022

Financial autonomy’s mechanism of public non-business units

On September 16, 2022, the Ministry of Finance issues Circular No. 56/2022/TT-BTC guiding a number of contents of financial autonomy of public non-business units; processing assets and finance upon reorganization or dissolution of public non-business units.

22/09/2022

From October 01: Repeal the regulations on localization rates of automobiles

On August 10, 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology issues Circular No. 11/2022/TT-BKHCN on repealing a number of legal normative documents defining methods of determination of localization rates of automobiles.

19/09/2022

Bond par value of privately corporate increases 1,000 times

On September 16, 2022, the Government issues Decree No. 65/2022/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 153/2020/ND-CP on private placement of corporate bonds and trading of privately placed corporate bonds.

19/09/2022

Operation conditions of foreign non-governmental organizations

This is the content prescribed in Decree No. 58/2022/ND-CP dated August 31, 2022, of the Government on registering and managing the operations of non-governmental organizations in Vietnam.

19/09/2022

Today: the policy takes effect (September 17, 2022)

On September 17, 2022, regulations on the rates, collection, remittance, management, and use of charges for exploitation and use of information in the national population database formally take effect.

17/09/2022

HCMC: Enterprise must update identity card numbers in VSSID

On August 27, 2022, Ho Chi Minh City Social Security issues Official Dispatch No. 4887/BHXH-CNTT regarding the additional update of citizen’s identity card numbers/personal identification numbers of insurance participants in the database managed by the Vietnam Social Security, and the installation and use of VSSID.

16/09/2022

Free issuance and usage of electronic identification account

This is the content prescribed in Decree No. 59/2022/ND-CP dated September 05, 2022, of the Government on electronic identification and authentication.

15/09/2022

New: Organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs

On September 12, 2022, the Government issues the No. 63/2022/ND-CP defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

14/09/2022

New: Organizational structure of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs

On September 12, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 62/2022/ND-CP defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

13/09/2022

Plan for classification of financial autonomy of public non-business units

On September 5, 2022, the Government issues Resolution No. 116/NQ-CP on the plan for the classification of financial autonomy of public non-business units in 2022. This Resolution takes effect on August 11, 2022.

12/09/2022

MOT: List of products and goods subject to certification before customs clearance

On June 30, 2022, the Ministry of Transport issues Circular No. 12/2022/TT-BGTVT providing the List of potentially unsafe products and goods subject to state management.

09/09/2022

The policy takes effect on today (September 09, 2022)

Today - September 09, 2022, regulations on the working time and rest time for employees engaged in the operation, maintenance, and repair of gas distribution pipelines and gas works.

09/09/2022

8 cases for mandatory face masks for COVID-19 prevention and control

This is the content prescribed in the Guidance on using face masks in public places for COVID-19 prevention and control issued with Decision No. 2447/QD-BYT dated September 06, 2022, of the Ministry of Health.

08/09/2022

Procedure: Issuing objection and no-objection letters for private sector operations in Vietnam

On May 09, 2022, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 12/2022/QD-TTg on procedure and authorization for the issuance of objection and no-objection letters for private sector operations of international financial institutions in Vietnam

08/09/2022

5 prohibited acts for foreign non-governmental organizations

On August 31, 2022, the Government issues Decree No. 58/2022/ND-CP on the registration and management of foreign non-governmental organizations in Vietnam.

07/09/2022

Hanoi controls the land auction, reviews the risk of the real estate bubble

On August 26, 2022, Hanoi People's Committee issues Official Dispatch No. 2807/UBND-TNMT on strengthening the land management in the City.

07/09/2022

Formally issuing the Decree on electronic identifiers and authentications

On September 05, 2022, the Government issues Decree No. 59/2022/ND-CP on electronic identifiers and authentications.

06/09/2022

HPV vaccine and vaccine against seasonal flu shall be free

On August 15, 2022, the Government issues the Resolution No. 104/NQ-CP on the route to increasing the number of vaccines in the Expanded Immunization Program for the period of 2021 - 2030.

06/09/2022

Separate the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam into Vietnam Road Department and Vietnam Expressway Department

On August 24, 2022, the Ministry of Transport issues Decree No. 56/2022/ND-CP defining the functions, tasks, power, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport.

05/09/2022

September 05: The policy takes effect today

Spending up to VND 8 million for composing the draft of the international treaty is the important content prescribed in Circular No. 43/2022/TT-BTC dated July 19, 2022, of the Ministry of Finance on guiding the management and usage of the state budget in ensuring the works of international treaty and agreement.

05/09/2022

Amend the criteria for health-care public employees’ titles

.On April 26, 2022, The Minister of Health promulgates the Circular No. 03/2022/TT-BYT on amending and supplementing a number of regulations on criteria for healthcare public employees’ titles.

05/09/2022

Management procedure of e-invoice registration generated from cash registers

The General Department of Taxation issues Decision No. 1391/QD-TCT on the promulgation of the Management procedure of e-invoice registrations which are attached with codes and generated from cash registers. The Decision takes effect on its date of signing (August 23, 2022).

05/09/2022

Compulsory minimum insurance sum from October 01, 2022

This is the new content prescribed in Circular No. 50/2022/TT-BTC dated August 01, 2022, of the Ministry of Finance on compulsory insurance in construction investment activities.

04/09/2022

Employees are insured of VND 100 million for incidents

On August 11, 2022, the Ministry of Finance issues Circular No. 50/2022/TT-BTC compulsory insurance in construction investment activities

03/09/2022

Rights of non-governmental organizations in Vietnam

This content is prescribed in the Decree No. 58/2022/ND-CP dated August 31, 2022, on registering and managing the operations of non-governmental organizations in Vietnam.

02/09/2022

7 losses not liable to be indemnified in construction investment activities

This is the new content prescribed in the Circular No. 50/2022/TT-BTC dated August 11, 2022 of the Ministry of Finance on compulsory insurance in construction investment activities.

02/09/2022

Policies take effect on September 01, 2022

From September 01, 2022, many new policies take effect such as: not use vehicles of 16 seats as Limousines for carrying passengers, charity activities must open accounting books shall formally take effect

01/09/2022

Hanoi has not temporarily collected tuition fees in 2022-2023

On August 26, 2022, the Department of Education and Training of Hanoi issues Official Dispatch No. 2534/SGDDT-KHTC promulgating the temporary guidance on not collecting tuition fees in the school year of 2022 - 2023.

31/08/2022

Draft of Land Law focuses on amending 10 problems

On August 30, 2022, the Government issues Resolution No. 111/NQ-CP at the seminar meeting on law-making on August 2022.

31/08/2022

4 prohibited acts in the National database of reception of citizens

On August 23, 2022, the Government issues Decree No. 55/2022/ND-CP on prescribing a national database of reception of citizens, processing of submissions, and handling of complaints, denunciations, petitions, and feedback.

31/08/2022

Prevent the land parcel division for sale in the regions not granted with investment license

On August 29, 2022, the Prime Minister issues the Directive No. 13/CT-TTg on the promulgation of a number of solutions to speed up the real estate market and speed up the safe, healthy, and sustainable development of the real estate market.

30/08/2022

Impose the fine of up to VND 1 million for failing to appear under the court's summons

On August 18, 2022, the National Assembly Standing Committee issues Ordinance No. 02/2022/UBTVQH15 on sanctioning administrative violations for obstructing procedural activities.

30/08/2022

The Ministry of Finance promulgates Vietnamese import and export nomenclature

On June 08, the Ministry of Finance issues Circular No. 31/2022/TT-BTC on promulgation of the Vietnamese import and export nomenclature. These regulations are applicable on December 01, 2022.

30/08/2022

New guidelines on the procedure of tax payment extension

On August 24, 2022, the Ministry of Finance issues Decision No. 1710/QD-BTC on the administrative procedures which are amended and supplemented in tax under the administration of the Ministry of Finance.

29/08/2022

Today, investors can sell securities, receive money 01 day earlier

The new policy takes effect on August 29, 2022, is the regulations on shortening the transaction time of stock in accordance with the Decision No. 109/QD-VSD dated August 19, 2022, of the Vietnam Securities Depository on the Regulation on activities of offset activities and security transaction payment.

29/08/2022

Speeding up the planning process in the 2021-2030 period

This is the content prescribed in Resolution No. 108/NQ-CP issued by the Government on August 26, 2022, on the implement ion of Resolution No. 61/2022/QH15 dated June 16, 2022, on continuing to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of law and policy implementation on planning in 2021-2030 period.

28/08/2022

From September 15: administrative procedures amended in foreign exchange field

On August 22, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam issues the Decision No. 1453/QD-NHNN on the announcement of administrative procedures which are amended and supplemented, replaced, and annulled in the foreign exchange field.

27/08/2022

By 2030: Regional economy scale reaches VND 2.100 thousand billion

On August 01, 2022, the Government issues Resolution No. 96/NQ-CP on the Action program of the Government implementing Resolution No. 11-NQ/TW dated February 10, 2022, of the Political Bureau on socio-economic development and national defense, security solutions for the Northern Midlands and Mountains until 2030 and vision towards 2045. This Decision takes effect on the signing date.

26/08/2022

By 2030: Total aquaculture productivity reaches 7 million tons/year

On August 16, 2022, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 985/QD-TTg on the National Aquaculture Development Program in 2021 - 2030 period. This Decision takes effect on the signing date.

26/08/2022

Government issues the list of drugs and precursor substances

On August 25, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 57/2022/ND-CP on prescribing the List of drugs and precursor substances.

26/08/2022

Imposing anti-dumping duties on imported welding materials

The Ministry of Industry and Trade issues the Decision No. 1624/QD-BCT on the application of anti-dumping tax on a number of welding materials originating from Malaysia, Thailand and the People’s Republic of China.

25/08/2022

Today: new policy takes effect (August 25, 2022)

Today - August 25, 2022, the policy on the fines for administrative violations for failing to classify daily-life waste formally takes effect.

25/08/2022

Invoices for the on-spot import and export

On August 12, 2022, the Ministry of Finance issues the Official Dispatch No. 8042/BTC-TCHQ on using invoices for on-spot import and export.

25/08/2022

Guidelines for connecting digital signature applications

From April 27, 2022, the Guidelines for connecting digital signature applications with public digital signature certification service providers regarding remote signing takes effect as prescribed in the Decision No. 769/QD-BTTT of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

24/08/2022

Database on meeting citizens, handling complaints and denunciations

24/08/2022

Criteria for identifying “social news” magazines

On July 22, 2022, the Ministry of Information and Communications issues Decision No. 1418/QD-BTTTT on criteria for identifying “social news” magazines, “social news” aggregation websites, “social news” social networks, and signs of “privatized" journalism.

24/08/2022

Construction Economics Institute is no longer in the structure of the MOC’s structure

The Decree No. 52/2022/ND-CP is issued by the Ministry of Construction defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Construction. Decree 52 is issued and takes effect on August 08, 2022.

24/08/2022

Amend the list of aquatic animals and animal products exempted from quarantine

On July 28, 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development hereby issues the Circular No. 06/2022/TT-BNNPTNT on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circulars providing regulations on the quarantine of aquatic animals and animal products.

23/08/2022

5 steps of a normal contractor appointment

On August 08, 2022, the Ministry of Planning and Investment issues the Official Dispatch No. 5520/BKHDT-QLDT guiding the specialized mechanism on contractor appointment under the Resolutions of the National Assembly.

23/08/2022

Measures against evasion of trade remedies on certain cane sugar products

On August 01, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issues the Decision No. 1514/QD-BCT on applying the measures against evasion of trade remedies on certain cane sugar products. These regulations take effect on August 07, 2022.

23/08/2022

7 changes of international bond issuance without registration

On July 29, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam issues Circular No. 10/2022/TT-NHNN guiding the foreign exchange management regarding the issuance of bonds to international market by enterprises not entitled to government guarantee

23/08/2022

To 2030: Offer supports for 300 youth-owned cooperatives

The Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 897/QD-TTg on approving the “Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES)” program in the 2022 - 2030 period. This Decision is on the signing date.

22/08/2022

From October 01, 2022, annul the determination of domestic content of cars

On August 10, 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology issues the Circular No. 11/2022/TT-BKHCN on annulling legislative documents promulgated by the Minister of Science and Technology providing for a method for determination of domestic content of cars. This Circular takes effect on October 01, 2022.

22/08/2022

Keep database within 12 months for handling of acts of humiliating

On August 15, 2022, the Government issues Decree No. 53/2022/ND-CP detailing a number of articles of the Law on Cyber Security.

22/08/2022

05 case of deleting Internet information from October 01, 2022

On August 12, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 53/2022/ND-CP detailing a number of articles of the Law on Cyber Security.

22/08/2022

From October 01, 2022, Internet's user database shall be kept as archives

This is the important content prescribed in Decree No. 53/2022/ND-CP issued by the Government on August 15, 2022, detailing a number of articles of the Law on Cyber Security.

22/08/2022

Registration dossier for international bond issuance from September 15, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam issues the Circular No. 10/2022/TT-NHNN guiding the foreign exchange management regarding the issuance of bonds to the international market by enterprises not entitled to the government guarantee.

19/08/2022

Minimum insurance sums for compulsory insurance in construction investment activities

This is the new content prescribed in Circular No. 50/2022/TT-BTC dated August 01, 2022, of the Ministry of Finance on compulsory insurance in construction investment activities.

19/08/2022

Registration procedure for international bond issuance from September 15, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam issues the Circular No. 10/2022/TT-NHNN guiding the foreign exchange control for issuing bonds into the international market for enterprises not guaranteed by the Government.

18/08/2022

By 2025: Reduce methane emissions by 13.34% below 2020 level

On August, 05, the Prime Minister issues Decision No. 942/QD-TTg on approving an action plan for methane emissions reduction by 2030 and these regulations take effect on the signing date.

17/08/2022

New regulations on foreign exchange control and international bond issuance

On July 29, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam issues Circular No. 10/2022/TT-NHNN guiding the foreign exchange control for issuing bonds into the international market for enterprises not guaranteed by the Government.

17/08/2022

Continuing the payment of support for employees who have submitted dossiers on schedule

On August 11, 2022, the National Assembly Standing Committee approves Resolution No. 24/2022/UBTVQH15 on continuing the payment of support for employees under Resolution No. 03/2021/UBTVQH15.

16/08/2022

Conditions for teachers to be supported with VND 3,7 million

This is the content prescribed in Resolution No. 103/NQ-CP dated August 11, 2022, on policies to support managers, teachers, and employees in non-public early childhood education and primary education institutions facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

15/08/2022

Teachers in private primary education institutions are supported with VND 3,7 million

On August 11, 2022, the Government issues the Resolution No. 103/NQ-CP on policies to support managers, teachers and employees in non-public early childhood education and primary education institutions facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

15/08/2022

Exclude the supports for Covid-19 for classification of state-owned enterprises

On July 18, 2022, the Government issues the Resolution No. 87/NQ-CP on removing difficulties and problems related to the classification of state-owned enterprises contributing to and supporting Covid-19 pandemic prevention and control.

11/08/2022

Formally collect charges for exploitation of information in the national population database

On August 03, 3022, the Minister of Finance promulgates Circular No. 48/2022/TT-BTC prescribing the rates, collection, remittance, management, and use of charges for exploitation and use of information in the national population database.

10/08/2022

Reduce preferential import duty rates of 10% to petroleum products

On August 08, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 51/2022/ND-CP on preferential import duty rates applicable to petroleum products.

10/08/2022

New regulations on co-authors in the Law on Intellectual property 2022

This is one of the important contents prescribed in the Law on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Intellectual Property No. 07/2022/QH15 which is adopted by the National Assembly on June 16, 2022.

08/08/2022

Cease the effectiveness of 2 Circulars in 2022 on e-procurement

On July 29, 2022, the Ministry of Planning and Investment issues Circular No. 16/2022/TT-BKHDT on ceasing the effectiveness of Circular No. 08/2022/TT-BKHDT and Circular No. 10/2022/TT-BKHDT.

08/08/2022

Tighten the import procedure of automobiles for non-commercial purposes

On July 27, 2022, the Minister of Finance issues the Circular No. 45/2022/TT-BTC on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Minister of Finance’s Circular No. 143/2015/TT-BTC of September 11, 2015, providing customs procedures for and management of automobiles and mopeds of subjects permitted to import or temporarily import these automobiles and mopeds for non-commercial purposes.

08/08/2022

List of medical devices serving COVID-19 in emergency cases

The Ministry of Health issues the List and issuance of registration numbers of medical devices serving COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control in emergency cases in the Circular No. 06/2022/TT-BYT which is issued and takes effect on August 01, 2022.

05/08/2022

Regimes, policies for public employees retiring later than the prescribed ages

On August 02, 2022, the Government issues he Decree No. 50/2022/ND-CP on retirement later than the prescribed retirement ages applicable to public employees in public non-business units.

04/08/2022

Order and procedure for the working period of public employees

On August 02, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 50/2022/ND-CP providing regulations on retirement later than the prescribed retirement ages applicable to public employees in public non-business units.

04/08/2022

New: 4 types of public employees allowed to retire later than retirement age

This is the content prescribed in the Decree No. 50/2022/ND-CP issued by the Government on August 02, 2022 providing regulations on retirement later than the prescribed retirement ages applicable to public employees in public non-business units.

04/08/2022

From August 15, 2022, public employees may retire up to 5 years later

On August 02, 2022, the Government issues Decree No. 50/2022/ND-CP providing regulations on retirement later than the prescribed retirement ages applicable to public employees in public non-business units.

03/08/2022

Program: Planting one billion green trees for a green Vietnam

Be issued and takes effect on July 25, 2022, the Decision No. 888/QD-TTg on approval for the scheme setting out tasks and solutions for the implementation of outcomes of the 26^th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

02/08/2022

To amend VAT taxable prices on real estate transfer

On July 29, 2022, the Government issues Decree No. 49/2022/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 209/2013/ND-CP detailing and guiding a number of articles of the Law on Value-Added Tax.

02/08/2022

New Circular on organizing examinations for foreign-language proficiency

On July 26, 2022, the Ministry of Education and Training issues the Circular No. 11/2022/TT-BGDDT on jointly organizing examinations for grant of foreign certificates of foreign-language proficiency.

01/08/2022

Working time of employees in gas works

On July 25, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issues Circular No. 12/2022/TT-BCT prescribes the working time, and rest time for employees engaged in the operation, maintenance, and repair of gas distribution pipelines and gas works.

29/07/2022

2022-2030 period: Develop charging infrastructures, using E5 RON 92 gas for 100% vehicles

On July 22, 2022, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 876/QD-TTg on approving the action program for transition to green energy and mitigation of carbon dioxide and methane emissions from transportation

29/07/2022

Amend the procedure for permits for import of cyberinformation security products

On July 20, 2022, the Ministry of Information and Communications issues the Circular No. 10/2022/TT-BTTTT on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Minister of Information and Communications’ Circular No. 13/2018/TT-BTTTT dated October 15, 2018, providing the list of cyberinformation security products imported under permits and the order, procedures and dossiers for grant of permits for import of cyberinformation security products.

28/07/2022

02 cases where the certificate of eligibility for feed production is not required

On July 13, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Government’s Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP dated January 21, 2020 on elaboration of the Law on Animal Husbandry.

27/07/2022

From September 01, charity activities must open accounting books

On July 05, 2022, the Ministry of Finance issues the Circular No. 41/2022/TT-BTC guiding the accounting regime applicable to social and charity activities.

27/07/2022

Tokens in the business of prize-winning video games

On July 12, 2022, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam issues the Circular No. 09/2022/TT-NHNN guiding the foreign exchange management of the business of prize-winning video games for foreigners.

27/07/2022

Automobiles must install with a camera to be granted with badges and signboards

This is the important contents prescribed in the Decree No. 47/2022/ND-CP issued by the Government o July 19, 2022 on amending and supplementing the Decree No. 10/2020/ND-CP providing by-automobile transport business and its conditions.

27/07/2022

Guiding the registration of e-procurement

On May 31, 2022, the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam issues the Circular No. 08/2022/TT-BKHDT on elaborating the provision and publishing of information on bidding and selection of contractors on the Vietnam National E-Procurement System.

27/07/2022