vietnam

Food Safety Rules Administration Relaxed

New Regulations Regarding Retail Outlets in Decree 09

New decree on goods trading activities of foreign investors and foreign invested enterprises

Decree No. 09/2018/ND-CP (“Decree 09”) was issued and came into effect on 15 January 2018 to provide guidance on the Law on Commerce and the Law on Foreign Trade Management regarding goods trading activities of foreign investors and foreign invested enterprises. Decree 09 replaces Decree 23/2007/ND-CP.

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) – Core Elements Agreed

Decree 146/2017/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing the Current VAT and Corporate Income Tax Decrees

Foreign Trade Management Law Now in Effect

Foreign Logistics Firms Get Green Light

New Draft Decrees to Facilitate Implementation of FTAs

Zero Tariff for ASEAN Automotive Parts

State Bank of Vietnam Extends Forex Loan Policy

Representative Offices - Annual Operation Report

Decree 07/2016/ND-CP dated 25 January 2016 (“Decree 07”) requires an RO to submit an annual operation report on its activities to the local Department of Industry and Trade. According to Decree 07, an RO is required to submit an annual operation report on its activities to the local Department of Industry and Trade (“DOIT”) no later than 31 January of the following year.

New Regulations on Bank Guarantees for Home Purchases

Vietnam's new Law on Bankruptcy will take effect from 1 January 2015, bringing in a number of changes, including a new definition of 'bankruptcy'.

The Vietnam Government has undertaken significant new steps to attract foreign investment to the country.Allens Partner Linh Bui and Senior Associate Giang Nguyen speak to BRR Media about the implications stemmingfrom the introduction of two new laws – Law of Investment and Law of Enterprise.To hear Linh and Giang's interview, go to http://allens.publish.viostream.com/vietnaminvestlaws.

Various new foreign exchange regulations governing the use of all_x000D_ types of foreign currency accounts

New conditions for borrowing non-government guaranteed foreign loans

Updates to mining licensing requirements. Conditions for sea shipment and supporting services. New opportunities for purchasers of residential housing. Compulsory training for lawyers introduced

Issue of valuable papers by credit institutions

Further guidance on electronic gaming for foreign gamers. Capital accounts becoming more prominent for indirect investors. Implementing details for work permits for foreigners

New Land Law to take effect in July

New regulations on the use of foreign exchange within Vietnam. Greater restrictions on cash payments. Further guidance on advertising regulations

New advertising regulations focus on health and medical products

Lending by the SBV to refinance credit institutions. New guidance on implementation of the Law on Electricity. Draft Law on Real Estate. Recent tender offers in Vietnam. Client Update: foreign investment in credit institutions

New regulations on registration of government guaranteed foreign loans and international bonds

the draft Law on Land. administrative sanctions for breaches of securities laws. new implementing regulations on anti-money laundering