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

From January 01, 2028, insurance enterprises are not allowed to invest in real estate businesses

This is one of the new provisions of the Law on Insurance business No. 08/2022/QH15 passed by the National Assembly on June 16, 2022.

25/07/2022

New guidelines on e-receipts, electronic personal income tax withholding documents

On July 12, 2022, the General Department of Taxation issues the Official Dispatch No. 2455/TCT-DNNCN regarding the implementation and use of electronic invoices and documents.

22/07/2022

From August 25, 2022, a fine up to VND 1 million for failing to classify daily-life waste

On July 07, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 45/2022/ND-CP providing penalties for administrative violations against regulations on environmental protection.

19/07/2022

New Circular on process and procedure for bank supervision

On June 30, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam issues the Circular No. 08/2022/TT-NHNN prescribing process and procedure for bank supervision.

18/07/2022

Encourage to use fingerprints for altruistic surrogacy management

The Ministry of Health issues the Official Dispatch No. 3704/BYT-BM-TE on strengthening prevention of law violations on IVF and AS.

15/07/2022

E-prescriptions are required for all hospitals from June 30, 2023

On July 12, 2022, the Ministry of Health issues the Circular No. 04/2022/TT-BYT on amending and supplementing a number of Circulars on prescribing drugs in electronic form.

14/07/2022

Loan up to VND 100 million to deposit for migrant workers in South Korea

On July 08, 2022, the Government issues the Resolution No. 83/NQ-CP on making deposits and providing loan support to make deposits for migrant workers in South Korea under Korea.

14/07/2022

From July 11, the environmental protection tax is reduced by 50%

On July 06, 2022, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly approves the Resolution No. 20/2022/UBTVQH15 on environmental protection tax on petrol, oil, grease.

13/07/2022

Foreigners is applied with the progressive tax tariff if working in Vietnam for at least 183 days

This is prescribed with a specific case in the Official Dispatch No. 2414/TCT-DNNCN dated July 07, 2022 of the General Department of Taxation on personal income tax policy.

13/07/2022

Should negotiate about overtime wages higher than minimum overtime wages

On June 16, 2022, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor issues the Official Dispatch No. 4359/TLD-QHLD on guidance on implementation of Resolution No. 17/2022/UBTVQH15.

12/07/2022

By 2030: Complete the amendments to the 2013 Land Law

This is one of the important contents prescribed in the Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW dated June 16, 2022 of the Central Committee on ongoing innovation and improvement in management and use of land.

12/07/2022

Impose regulations on higher tax rates for users of the large amount of land

This is one of the important contents prescribed in the Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW dated June 16, 2022 of the Central Committee on ongoing innovation and improvement in regulatory institutions and policies in the management and use of land.

12/07/2022

Abolish the land price approaches, determine land prices under market principles

On June 16, 2022, the Central Committee issues the Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW ongoing innovation and improvement in regulatory institutions and policies; enhancement of efficiency and effectiveness in management and use of land, serving as the driving force in developing our country into a high-income economy.

12/07/2022

VND 28,000/ton is the minimum price for right to provide aviation fuel supply services

The Circular No. 13/2022/TT-BGTVT dated June 30, 2022, prescribing the cost frame for the aviation service operation franchise is issued by the Ministry of Transport and takes effect on September 01, 2022.

11/07/2022

The liquidity reserve ratio of at least 0.6% must remain

Limits and prudential ratios in operations of the Vietnam Development Bank (VDB) in the Circular No. 07/2019/TT-NHNN are amended and supplemented in the Circular No. 07/2022 dated June 30, 2022, by the State Bank of Vietnam. And this Circular takes effect on August 15, 2022.

11/07/2022

Procedures for allocating sugar import tariff quota under auction methods

In accordance with the Circular No. 11/2022/TT-BCT dated June 27, 2022, the Minister of Industry and Trade shall establish a Council for allocating sugar import tariff quota under auction method to administer the allocation.

11/07/2022

The National Assembly passes the Land Law (amended) on October 2023

On June 13, 2022, the National Assembly passes the Resolution No. 50/2022/QH15 on the 2023 law- and ordinance-making Program and adjustments to the 2022 law-and ordinance-making Program.

11/07/2022

Assessment indicators of online administrative procedure quality

Taking effect on June 23, 2022, the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 766/QD-TTg approves the set of indicators in reference to the direction, administration, and assessment of the quality of services provided to citizens and enterprises in the performance of administrative procedures and public services in real-time in the electronic environment.

04/07/2022

Remittance fees for prize-winning video games for foreigners

On June 24, 2022, the Ministry of Finance issues the Circular No. 39/2022/TT-BTC guiding Decree No. 121/2021/ND-CP providing the business of prize-winning video games for foreigners.

04/07/2022

Fee reduction of certificates of design appraisal of motor vehicles

On June 16, 2022, The Minister of Finance issues the Circular No. 36/2022/TT-BTC amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Minister of Finance’s Circular No. 199/2016/TT-BTC dated November 08, 2016, prescribing the rates, collection, remittance, management of fees for grant of quality and technical safety assurance certificates for transport machinery, equipment, means with strict requirements on safety.

04/07/2022

To 2030, 100% of organic waste in urban areas will be recycled

On June 07, 2022, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 687/QD-TTg approving the Scheme on development of circular economy in Vietnam.

04/07/2022

Fee for grant of architecture practice certificates

On June 24, 2022, the Minister of Finance issues the Circular No. 38/2022/TT-BTC prescribing the rates, collection and remittance of fees for grant of construction activity licenses, fee for grant of architecture practice certificates.

04/07/2022

6 channels of State agencies’ information provision

On June 24, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 42/2022/ND-CP providing regulations on the provision of online information and public services by the State agencies in the cyber environment.

01/07/2022

HCMC: Enterprises adjust the wages as the basis for paying social insurance to July 25, 2022

On June 21, 2022, Ho Chi Minh Social Insurance Agency issues the Official Dispatch No. 3288/BHXH-QLT prescribing guidelines on implementation of contributions to social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance, occupational accident and disease insurance from July 01, 2022.

29/06/2022

Strive that the average growth rate of the chemical industry will reach 10 - 11 % per year

This is one of the contents prescribed in the Approving the Strategy on Vietnam's chemical industry development through 2030, with a vision toward 2040 approved by the Decision No. 726/QD-TTg dated June 16, 2022, of the Prime Minister.

29/06/2022

Support the tuition fees of USD 25,000/year for learners receiving doctoral and master training

In order to implement the Scheme on improving the capacity of lecturers and administrators of higher education institutions, the Ministry of Finance issues the Circular No. 30/2022/TT-BTC, within that, the Circular 30 guides the fundamental and comprehensive renovation of education and training

29/06/2022

Workers re allowed to temporarily reside in industrial parks from July 15, 2022

This is the content prescribed in the Decree No. 35/2022/ND-CP dated May 28, 2022 of the Government Prescribing the management of industrial parks
and economic zones.

24/06/2022

Guidelines on annual overtime hours in the context of socio-economic recovery

On April 26, 2022, the Ministry of Labor, Invalid and Social Affairs issues the Official Dispatch No. 1312/LDTBXH-ATLD guiding the implementation organization of Resolution No. 17/2022/UBTVQH15.

23/06/2022

New guidelines on minimum wage levels for trained employees

On June 17, 2022, the Ministry of Labor, Invalid and Social Affairs and the General Confederation of Labor issues the Official Dispatch No. 2086/BLDTBXH-TLDLDVN on the implementation of the Decree No. 38/2022/ND-CP on minimum wages.

23/06/2022

Guidelines on weekly minimum wage levels

On June 17, 2022, the Ministry of Labor, Invalid and Social Affairs and the General Confederation of Labor issued the Official Dispatch No. 2086/BLDTBXH-TLDLDVN on the implementation of the Decree No. 38/2022/ND-CP on minimum wages.

23/06/2022

Supplement regulations on investment in industrial clusters in Da Nang city

On June 20, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 40/2022/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Government’s Decree No. 144/2016/ND-CP dated November 01, 2016 providing a number of special investment, finance, budget and management decentralization mechanisms applicable to Da Nang city.

23/06/2022

Amend the usage of budget for state administrative reform

On June 09, 2022, the Ministry of Finance issues the Circular No. 33/2022/TT-BTC on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Circular No. 26/2019/TT-BTC guiding the formulating, management, usage and finalization of budget for state administrative reform.

23/06/2022

Collection and use of charges for telecommunications operation rights

On June 09, 2022, the Minister of Finance issues the Circular No. 32/2022/TT-BTC on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Circular No. 273/2016/TT-BTC on defining the collection rates, exemption, regime of collection, remittance, management and use of charges for telecommunications operation rights and fees for grant of telecommunications service business licenses and licenses for telecommunications operations.

23/06/2022

Guiding the collection of labor market information

The Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BLDTBXH of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs guiding the collection, storage, and synthesis of labor market information formally takes effect on March 10, 2022.

21/06/2022

Add more irregular inspection of foreign investment in Vietnam

The Ministry of Planning and Investment issues the Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BKHDT dated February 14, 2022, guiding monitoring and evaluation of foreign investment activities in Vietnam, adding more irregular inspection of foreign investment in Vietnam.

21/06/2022

Government issues new regulations on diplomatic ceremonies

On February 18, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 18/2022/ND-CP that replaces the contents on diplomatic ceremonies and the welcome and reception of foreign guests (from Chapter 8 to Chapter 13) provided in the Government’s Decree No. 145/2013/ND-CP on the organization of diplomatic ceremonies and the welcome and reception of foreign guests.

21/06/2022

New: No separate invoice is needed for VAT deduction

On June 20, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 41/2022/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Government's Decree No. 123/2020/ND-CP on invoices and documents and the Government's Decree No. 15/2022/ND-CP providing tax exemption and reduction policies under the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 43/2022/QH15.

21/06/2022

Change the dossier for grant of domestic shipping licenses

This is the content prescribed in the Circular No. 08/2022/TT-BGTVT dated June 16, 2022 of the Ministry of Transport on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circulars related to business activities in the maritime sector.

21/06/2022

Application of interest rates upon premature withdrawal of deposits

On June 16, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam hereby issues the Circular No. 04/2022/TT-NHNN providing for the application of interest rates upon premature withdrawal of deposits from credit institutions and foreign bank branches.

21/06/2022

Many localities increase region-based minimum wages to VND 760,000/month

For the adjustment in region-based minimum wage levels as well as localities in the Decree No. 38/2022/ND-CP dated June 12, 2022, of the Government, many localities increase region-based minimum wage levels to 760,000/month.

20/06/2022

05 “warning signs” of post Covid-19

On May 18, 2022, the Ministry of Health issues the Decision No. 1242/QD-BYT on guidelines on post-Covid-19 rehabilitation and self-management of related illnesses.

20/06/2022

Union stops the assistance for employees affected by Covid-19

On March 01, 2022, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour issues the Decision No. 4292/QD-TLD on the suspension of the implementation of the Decision No. 3749/QD-TLD dated December 15, 2021 on provision of assistance for unionists and employees affected by Covid-19.

20/06/2022

Hanoi: Hourly minimum wage for restaurants and coffee shops is VND 20,000/hour

On June 12, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 38/2022/ND-CP prescribing the region-based minimum wages paid to employees working under employment contracts.

16/06/2022

Update new C/O form D in 2022 for exported goods

On June 01, 2022, the Minister of Industry and Trade promulgates a Circular No. 10/2022/TT-BCT on amending and supplementing a number of Circulars on Rules of Origin in the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement.

15/06/2022

From November 01, 2022: Have new C/O Form D

On June 01, 2022, the Minister of Industry and Trade promulgates a Circular No. 10/2022/TT-BCT on amending and supplementing a number of Circulars on Rules of Origin in the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement.

15/06/2022

Adjust localities in applying region-based minimum wage from July 01, 2022

This is the new content prescribed in the Decree No. 38/2022/ND-CP dated June 12, 2022 of the Government Prescribing region-based minimum wage levels applicable to employees working under labor contracts.

15/06/2022

Weekly minimum wage from July 01, 2022

On June 12, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 38/2022/ND-CP prescribing region-based minimum wage levels applicable to employees working under labor contracts.

15/06/2022

Formally: Decree on region-based minimum wage from July 01, 2022

On June 12, 2022, the Government issues Decree No. 38/2022/ND-CP prescribing the region-based minimum wages paid to employees working under employment contracts. This Decree takes effect on July 20, 2022.

14/06/2022

From July 20: Fee for offshore full-time programs of doctoral degree courses is USD 25.000/year

On June 03, 2022, the Minister of Finance of Vietnam issues the Circular No. 30/2022/TT-BTC on guidelines for a financial mechanism for implementation of the proposal for enhancing the competencies of lecturers and administrators of higher education institutions meeting requirements for radical changes in education and training during the period of 2019 – 2030.

14/06/2022

Instructions for using enterprises’ science and technology development funds

On May 31, 2022, the Minister of Science and Technology issues the Circular No. 05/2022/TT-BKHCN providing instructions for use of enterprises’ science and technology development funds.

13/06/2022

On handling on-spot export declarations

The General Department of Vietnam Customs issues the Official Dispatch No. 2011/TCHQ-GSQL to Customs Departments of provinces and cities on handling on-spot export declarations without the corresponding on-spot import declarations.

13/06/2022

To 2025: Reduce the number of credit institutions, basically handle poor banks

On June 08, 2022, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 689/QD-TTg on approving the Scheme on "Restructuring the credit institution system associated with the handling of non-performing loans for the 2021 - 2025 period"

13/06/2022

09 solutions to higher efficiency of foreign investment cooperation

The Prime Minister formally approves the Strategy on foreign investment cooperation in the 2021- 2030 period at the Decision No. 667/QD-TTg dated June 02, 2022.

13/06/2022

Time to issue e-invoices for exported goods

On June 03, 2022, the General Department of Customs issues the Official Dispatch No. 2054/TCHQ-GSQL regarding the use of e-invoices for exported goods

13/06/2022

Financial management for foreign non-refundable aid

On April 06, 2022, the Minister of Finance issues the Circular No. 23/2022/TT-BTC guiding the state financial management for foreign non-refundable aid belonging to the State budget revenues.

10/06/2022

List of Vietnam’s inland container depots

On May 09, 2022, the Ministry of Transport issues the Decision No. 584/QD-BGTVT on the announcement of the list of Vietnam’s inland container depots (ICD).

10/06/2022

Implementation time of the project of poverty reduction model is 3 years

On May 25, 2022, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs issues the Circular No. 09/2022/TT-BLDTBXH on providing guidance on the implementation of several regulations on livelihood diversification, promotion of the model of poverty reduction and support for employees working abroad under contracts according to Vietnam’s target program for sustainable poverty reduction during 2021 – 2025 period.

10/06/2022