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3 criteria for selecting contractor for petroleum contracts
On July 01, 2023, the Government issues the Decree No. 45/2023/ND-CP detailing a number of articles of Law on Petroleum.
Stiffer safety requirements for oil and gas facilities
Stiffer safety requirements for oil and gas facilities
The Government on July 1 issued Decree 45, detailing a number of articles of the Law on Oil and Gas, specifying requirements for ensuring safety in the engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operation of oil and gas facilities.
Fees for citizen ID card issuance and other 35 fees from July 01, 2023
Fees for citizen ID card issuance and other 35 fees from July 01, 2023
On June 29, 2023, the Ministry of Finance issues the Circular No. 44/2023/TT-BTC on fees and charges to support the people and enterprises.
Incentives for investment in self-consumption rooftop solar power
Incentives for investment in self-consumption rooftop solar power
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has submitted a draft to the Government for approval of a mechanism to promote the development of self-consumption rooftop solar power systems.
Rates of the charge for granting certificates of origin (C/Os) from July 21, 2023
Rates of the charge for granting certificates of origin (C/Os) from July 21, 2023
On June 06, 2023, the Ministry of Finance issues Circular No. 36/2023/TT-BTC prescribing the rates, collection, remittance, management, and use of the charge for granting certificates of origin (C/Os).
Violators of audit-related regulations to be fined up to VND 100 million
Violators of audit-related regulations to be fined up to VND 100 million
From May 1, the effective date of the 2023 Ordinance on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in the Field of State Audit, the maximum fine to be imposed on an institutional violator is VND 100 million; for an individual violator, this level is half, i.e., VND 50 million.
Law on Water Resources to be revised for sustainable use of water resources
Law on Water Resources to be revised for sustainable use of water resources
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recently unveiled a draft amended Law on Water Resources, proposing a number of noteworthy regulations on assurance of water security; protection of water resources; and mobilization of social sources for water development, among others.
Decree on pilot auction of automobiles’ number plates from July 01, 2023
Decree on pilot auction of automobiles’ number plates from July 01, 2023
On June 26, 2023, the Government hereby issues Decree No. 39/2023/ND-CP detailing a number of articles of Resolution No. 73/2022/QH15 dated November 15, 2022, on the pilot auction of automobiles’ number plates.
10 demands ineligible for borrowing loans from September 01, 2023
10 demands ineligible for borrowing loans from September 01, 2023
On June 28, 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam issues Circular No. 06/2023/TT-NHNN on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 39/2016/TT-NHNN prescribing the provision of loans by credit institutions and foreign bank branches to clients.
Decree on stipulating the policy on value-added tax reduction from July 01, 2023
Decree on stipulating the policy on value-added tax reduction from July 01, 2023
On June 30, 2023, the Government issues the Decree No. 44/2023/ND-CP stipulating the policy on value-added tax reduction from July 01, 2023.
Adjustments to Hanoi Master Plan: Urban development space on both sides of Ring Road 4
Adjustments to Hanoi Master Plan: Urban development space on both sides of Ring Road 4
On June 06, 2023, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 700/QD-TTg dated June 16, 2023 on approving adjustments to Hanoi Master Plan by 2045, with a vision towards 2065
