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04 objectives not eligible to the collection of voters’ opinions on adjustment of administrative boundaries

On August 24, 2023, the Government issues the Decree No. 66/2023/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Decree No. 54/2018/ND-CP guiding the collection of voters’ opinions on the establishment, dissolution, merger, separation and adjustment of boundaries, of administrative units.

27/09/2023

Vietnam to apply regulatory sandbox for development of circular economy

A regulatory sandbox for the development of a circular economy would be soon adopted for application in four potential fields, namely agriculture, forestry and aquaculture; industry; energy; and construction materials.

26/09/2023

Insurance-related violators to face heftier fines

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has recently proposed raising fine levels for a lot of violations insurance-related violations, according to a draft decree revising the decrees concerning the sanctioning of administrative violations in the field of insurance business and lottery business, including Decree 98 of 2013, Decree 48 of 2018, Decree No. 80 of 2019, and Decree 102 of 2021.

26/09/2023

From January 01, 2024, only employ foreign workers after failing to recruit Vietnamese workers

This is one of the important contents prescribed in the Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP on amending a number of the Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP on foreign workers in Vietnam and recruitment and management of Vietnamese workers working for foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam.

22/09/2023

From October 16, 2023: Increase 20% of fees in medical sector

On August 30, 3023, the Ministry of Finance issues Circular No. 59/2023/TT-BTC on prescribing fees in the medical sector, and collection, transfer, management, and use thereof.

21/09/2023

New Decree on foreign workers in Vietnam

On September 18, 2023, the Government issues Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of Articles of Decree No. 152/2023/ND-CP on foreign workers in Vietnam and recruitment and management of Vietnamese workers working for foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam.

21/09/2023

Supplement 03 countries for Preferential Export Tariff and Special Preferential Import Tariff

On September 07, 2023, the Government issues Decree No. 68/2023/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 115/2022/ND-CP on Vietnam’s Preferential Export Tariff and Special Preferential Import Tariff.

19/09/2023

More policies proposed to unlock investment flow into transport projects

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has submitted to the Government a draft resolution on pilot implementation of policies in order to pave the way for investment in transport projects across the country.

18/09/2023

Format of domestic PPA from October 16, 2023

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has the guidance on power purchase agreements serving domestic purposes at Circular No. 16/2023/TT-BCT dated August 31, 2023.

15/09/2023

Papers for foreigners to carry out vehicle registration in Vietnam

I am a foreign expat currently working in Vietnam and have been granted a residence permit with a validity period of three years. I’m considering buying a motorbike or a car for use in Vietnam. What papers do I need for the vehicle registration process?

13/09/2023

How can foreigners register vehicles in Vietnam?

I am a foreign expat currently working in Vietnam and have been granted a residence permit with a validity period of three years. I’m considering buying a motorbike or a car for use in Vietnam. Can I register the vehicle under my name and what is the procedure for vehicle registration?

07/09/2023

Vietnam expects to apply global minimum tax in 2024

The Ministry of Finance has recently submitted the Government a draft resolution on the imposition of top-up corporate income tax under the Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) model rules, which is expected to be adopted by the National Assembly for application from the beginning of next year.

05/09/2023

Country approves national energy master plan for 2021-30 period

By 2030, Vietnam will establish and develop several clean energy centers in the northern, central, and southern regions, and develop new energy production to meet domestic and export demands. The capacity of green hydroelectricity production is estimated at about 100,000-200,000 tons per year by 2030 and about 10-20 million tons annually by 2050.

05/09/2023

More investments lured to just energy transition process

From now to 2030, it is required to formulate and perfect the legal framework to facilitate the attraction of investors, businesses and people to engage in the just energy transition process and promote technology transfer.

05/09/2023

National important transport projects need accelerating: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 3 signed to promulgate Official Letter 780/CD-TTg, asking ministries and localities to speed up the progress of national important transport projects.

05/09/2023

Vietnam issues plan to implement Glasgow declaration on forests

Vietnam will closely manage natural forests, and gradually deal with forest and land degradation by 2025, according to Decision No. 993 dated August 24, on the national plan for implementation of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use

29/08/2023