Collect the latest updates of legal documents

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The appropriation or use of domain names are considered as unfair competition

On September 30, 2024, the Ministry of Science and Technology issues Circular No. 06/20247/TT-BKHCN on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Minister of Science and Technology’s Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BKHCN dated June 26, 2015, detailing and guiding a number of articles of the Government’s Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, on sanctioning of administrative violations in the field of industrial property.

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Amending, supplementing a number of regulations on announcement of eligibility to produce preparations

On October 10, 2024, Government issues Decree No. 129/2024/ND-CP on amending, and supplementing several Articles of Decree No. 91/2016/ND-CP dated July 01, 2016 on the management of insecticidal or germicidal chemicals and preparations for household and medical use, and the Government’s Decree No. 155/2018/ND-CP dated November 12, 2018, amending and supplementing a number of articles concerning business investment conditions under state management of the Ministry of Health.
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Premier calls for further support to enterprises

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested further support to enterprises to overcome difficulties and promote production and business activities in the remaining months of 2024 and in the following years.
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Amend regulations on handling of money and assets related to terrorism

The Government promulgates Decree No. 93/2024/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Decree No. 122/2013/ND-CP of October 11, 2013 prescribing the circulation suspension, blockade, sealing, temporary seizure and handling of money and assets related to terrorism and terrorist financing; and the establishment of a list of organizations and individuals related to terrorism and terrorist financing.
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New rule on investor selection for land-using projects

Land-using projects on construction of urban areas, projects on rural residential areas and projects regulated by specialized laws will be subject to bidding for investor selection, according to Government Decree 115/2024/ND-CP recently issued to detail the Bidding Law regarding the selection of investors for implementing land-using investment projects.
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Principle for applying the List of food, food additives, food containers, and packaging materials with HS Codes

The Minister of Health promulgates the Circular No. 15/2024/TT-BYT dated September 19, 2024 on the List of food, food additives, food containers, and packaging materials in direct contact with food with HS codes determined according to the Vietnam’s Nomenclature of exports and imports, subject to state inspection for food safety of imported goods under the Ministry of Health’s management.

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Supplement the List of imports by HS Code and methods of import management in the field of printing

On September 23, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications issues the Circular No. 111/2014/TT-BTTTT on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 03/2015/TT-BTTTT prescribing printing activities, Circular No. 05/2016/TT-BTTTT defining the management and use of international standard book numbers, Circular No. 22/2018/TT-BTTTT on promulgating Lists of imports and exports in the fields of printing and distribution of publications and Circular No. 09/2013/TT-BTTTT on providing the List of software, hardware and electronic products.
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Amend the Circular on the issuance of the State Bank bills

On August 30, 2024, the State Bank of Vietnam promulgates Circular No. 44/2024/TT-NHNN amending and supplementing Clause 2 Article 2 of the Circular No. 16/2019/TT-NHNN dated October 22, 2019 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, on the issuance of the State Bank bills. Additionally, a number of subjects permitted to purchase and sell State Bank bills from October 23, 2024.
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From October 16, 2024, Vietnam ceases to provide 2G network services

The Ministry of Information and Communications issues Circular No. 10/2024/TT-BTTTT, dated September 13, 2024, which effectively delays the cessation of 2G services and specifies that the GSM mobile communications systems using the frequency bands from 1,710-1,785 MHz, 1,805-1,880 MHz, 880-915 MHz, and 925-960 MHz will cease to supply 2G network services.

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Law on Health Insurance to be revised for better assurance of patients’ interests

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is working to revise the 2008 Law on Health Insurance, focusing on provisions specifying cases in which patients might enjoy full coverage for medical examination and treatment costs without having to follow procedures for treatment-line transfer, cases in which patients are ineligible for health insurance benefits, and persons who are required to participate in health insurance.
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Are tax debtors allowed to leave the country?

As defined in the 2019 Law on Tax Administration (the Law), fulfillment of tax obligations means full payment of payable tax amounts, late-payment interests, fines for violations of the tax laws, and other state budget revenues.
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Guiding texts issued to facilitate enforcement of Housing Law

The Government and Ministry of Construction in July issued an array of documents to provide prompt guidance for implementation of the new Housing Law (the Law). These documents are set to come into force right on August 1, which is also the effective date of the Law.
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Revised Law on Asset Auction expected to improve auction quality

Scheduled to take effect on January 1 next year, the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Asset Auction, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 29, is expected to contribute to improving the quality and professionalism of operations of asset auction organizations.
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Government approves VAT cut till year end

The Government has just approved the reduction in value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services from July 1 to December 31 this year, in conformity with Resolution 142/2024/QH15 adopted by the National Assembly on June 29.
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Clients facing difficulties can repay loan principals through December 31, 2024

On June 18, 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam hereby promulgates the Circular No. 06/2024/TT-NHNN on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 02/2023/TT-NHNN on credit institutions and foreign bank branches carrying out debt rescheduling and maintaining loan categories in order to help their clients facing difficulties.
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Management and use of charges in the selection of contractors

On April 19, 2024, the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam issues the Circular No. 05/2024/TT-BKHDT on elaborating provision and publishing of information on bidding and selection of contractors on Vietnam National E-Procurement System
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SBV to inspect gold trading activities

Credit institutions and gold trading enterprises will be subject to inspection in terms of compliance with policies and laws in gold trading activities, according to Decision 324/QD-TTGSNH2 issued by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 17.
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Change the method for unlawful earnings on securities market

On December 19, 2023, the Minister of Finance issues the Circular No. 73/2023/TT-BTC on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Minister’s Circular No. 117/2020/TT-BTC dated December 31, 2020, providing the method of calculating unlawful earnings and unlawful profits from violations of the law on securities and securities market.