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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.
HCMC: Enterprises adjust the wages as the basis for paying social insurance to July 25, 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.
Strive that the average growth rate of the chemical industry will reach 10 - 11 % per year
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.
Support the tuition fees of USD 25,000/year for learners receiving doctoral and master training
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
Workers re allowed to temporarily reside in industrial parks from July 15, 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.
Guidelines on annual overtime hours in the context of socio-economic recovery
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.
New guidelines on minimum wage levels for trained employees
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.
Guidelines on weekly minimum wage levels
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.
Supplement regulations on investment in industrial clusters in Da Nang city
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.
Amend the usage of budget for state administrative reform
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.
Collection and use of charges for telecommunications operation rights
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.
Guiding the collection of labor market information
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.
Add more irregular inspection of foreign investment in Vietnam
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.
Government issues new regulations on diplomatic ceremonies
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.
New: No separate invoice is needed for VAT deduction
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.
Change the dossier for grant of domestic shipping licenses
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.
Application of interest rates upon premature withdrawal of deposits
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.
Many localities increase region-based minimum wages to VND 760,000/month
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.
05 “warning signs” of post Covid-19
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.
Union stops the assistance for employees affected by Covid-19
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.
Hanoi: Hourly minimum wage for restaurants and coffee shops is VND 20,000/hour
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.
Update new C/O form D in 2022 for exported goods
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.
From November 01, 2022: Have new C/O Form D
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.
Adjust localities in applying region-based minimum wage from July 01, 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.
Weekly minimum wage from July 01, 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.
Formally: Decree on region-based minimum wage from July 01, 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.
From July 20: Fee for offshore full-time programs of doctoral degree courses is USD 25.000/year
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.
Instructions for using enterprises’ science and technology development funds
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.
On handling on-spot export declarations
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.
To 2025: Reduce the number of credit institutions, basically handle poor banks
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"
09 solutions to higher efficiency of foreign investment cooperation
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.
Time to issue e-invoices for exported goods
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
Financial management for foreign non-refundable aid
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.
List of Vietnam’s inland container depots
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).
Implementation time of the project of poverty reduction model is 3 years
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.
Create favor conditions for international visitors in Covid-19 prevention
Create favor conditions for international visitors in Covid-19 prevention
On June 02, 2022, the Ministry of Health issues the Official Dispatch No. 2860/BYT-DP on the continuation of Covid-19 prevention and control with regard to international visitors.
From July 01, 2022: Supplement the charge for derivatives operation supervision
From July 01, 2022: Supplement the charge for derivatives operation supervision
On April 28, 2022, the Minister of Finance issues the Circular No. 25/2022/TT-BTC providing for charge and fee rates and the collection, remittance, management and use of the securities charges and fees.
Facilitate visa to attract abroad human resources
Facilitate visa to attract abroad human resources
On May 11, 2022, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 569/QD-TTg on Promulgating the strategy for the development of science, technology, and innovation by 2030.
MOIT issues the Circular on “Make in Vietnam”
MOIT issues the Circular on “Make in Vietnam”
On May 27, 2022, the Government issues the Resolution No. 73/NQ-CP withdrawing the task of formulating a decree on “Make in Vietnam”.
Total interest rate support for loans in VBSP is up to 3 trillion dong
Total interest rate support for loans in VBSP is up to 3 trillion dong
On May 30, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 36/2022/ND-CP funding sources for loans, allocation of interest rate subsidies and management expenses for the loan of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies under the Resolution No. 43/2022/QH15.
By 2030, public debts will not exceed 60% of GDP
By 2030, public debts will not exceed 60% of GDP
The Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 460/QD-TTg on April 14, 2-22 on approving the Public Debt Strategy toward 2030.
Increase time of driving practice on road from June 15
Increase time of driving practice on road from June 15
On April 22, 2022, the Ministry of Transport issues the Circular No. 04/2022/TT-BGTVT on amending and supplementing a number of Articles of the Circular No. 12/2017/TT-BGTVT on driver training, driving tests, and issuance of driving licenses.
Extend deadlines for ETP for domestically assembled automobiles
Extend deadlines for ETP for domestically assembled automobiles
On May 21, 2022, the Government hereby promulgates the Decree No. 32/2022/ND-CP on extension of deadlines for excise tax payment (ETP) for domestically manufactured or assembled automobiles.
Suspension for the reason of force majeure events due to epidemics
Suspension for the reason of force majeure events due to epidemics
This is the content prescribed at the Joint Circular No. 01/2021/TTLT-VKSNDTC-BCA-BQP-BNN&PTNT-BTC dated November 29, 2021 Detailing the application of grounds for suspension for the reason of force majeure events due to natural disasters and epidemics.
MOH: Suspension of health declaration for domestic travel
MOH: Suspension of health declaration for domestic travel
On April 29, 2022, the Ministry of Health issues the Official Dispatch No. 2213/BYT-DP on regarding the suspension of health declaration for domestic travel.
Vietnam: Suspension of COVID-19 health declaration at border gates
Vietnam: Suspension of COVID-19 health declaration at border gates
On April 26, 2022, the Ministry of Health issues the Official Dispatch No. 2118/BYT-DP regarding the suspension of COVID-19 health declaration at border gates
