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FORMER INMATES TO BE PROVIDED WITH BANK LOANS TO RESTART THEIR LIVES

11/09/2023 - FINANCE - BANKING

From October 10, people released from prison will be entitled to borrow up to VND 100 million from the Bank for Social Policies within five years after their release for getting back to production and trade activities.

SUPPLEMENT REGULATIONS ON RESOURCES TO SUPPORT PLANNING ACTIVITIES

11/09/2023 - CONSTRUCTION

The Government issues Decree No. 58/2023/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of Articles of Decree No.37/2019/ND-CP on detailing a number of articles of the Planning Law. In which, supplement regulations on reso...

DOES BUSINESS HOUSEHOLDS THAT PAY TAXES BY THE PRESUMPTION METHOD ISSUE INVOICES?

28/08/2023 - TAX – FEE - CHARGE

Business households that pay taxes by the declaration method and are required to use e-invoices. Therefore, does business households that pay taxes by the presumption method issue invoices? the following articles can hel...

IS THE USE OF A TRADEMARK ON THE WEBSITE CONSIDERED ADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE?

28/08/2023 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES

Any third party may file a request with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam to cancel the registration of a trademark if it has not been utilized by its owner for five years from the date of registration.

NOTES FOR TRADEMARK OPPOSITION AND CANCELLATION CASES IN VIETNAM

28/08/2023 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES

Trademark opposition and cancellation serve as crucial legal remedies for legitimate trademark owners to safeguard their intellectual property rights. In Vietnam, genuine trademark owners are entitled to employ their pri...

NAVIGATING THE IP LANDSCAPE: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR KOREAN COMPANIES EXPORTING TO VIETNAM

28/08/2023 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES

Korean Investment in Vietnam: According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam in 2022, Korea is the largest foreign investor in Vietnam with a staggering investment capit...

TRADEMARK REFUSAL IN VIETNAM, LAOS AND CAMBODIA: THE FINE LINE BETWEEN DESCRIPTIVE AND SUGGESTIVE

28/08/2023 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES

Trademark registration is an essential step for any business seeking to protect its brand identity and intellectual property. However, the process of trademark registration can be challenging, particularly when a mark fa...

EVERY ENTERPRISE MUST KNOW: 5 THINGS TO DO FOR PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

28/08/2023 - ENTERPRISE

Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP which takes effect on July 01, 2023, sets up a number of things to do for enterprises to protect personal data protection for employees.

CABINET LEADER URGES PROMPT ISSUANCE OF SUB-LAW DOCUMENTS

07/08/2023 - JUSTICE

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 31 issued Document 692/TTg-PL, requiring ministries and ministerial-level agencies to take drastic solutions for prompt issuance of documents detailing the implementation of laws an...

DECREE NO. 46/2023/ND-CP GUIDING THE LAW ON INSURANCE BUSINESS

07/08/2023 - INDUSTRY

On July 01, 2023, the Government hereby issues Decree No. 46/2023/ND-CP detailing the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Insurance Business.

3 CRITERIA FOR SELECTING CONTRACTOR FOR PETROLEUM CONTRACTS

07/08/2023 - INDUSTRY

On July 01, 2023, the Government issues the Decree No. 45/2023/ND-CP detailing a number of articles of Law on Petroleum.

THE PROCEDURE FOR ORGANIZING ONLINE AUCTIONS FROM SEPTEMBER 01, 2023

07/08/2023 - FINANCE - BANKING

On July 03, 2023, the Government issues Decree No. 47/2023/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 62/2017/ND-CP on detailing a number of articles of and providing measures to implement the...

SBV PROVIDES VND 15 TRILLION-CREDIT PACKAGE TO SUPPORT FORESTRY, FISHERY BUSINESSES

07/08/2023 - EXPORT - IMPORT

On July 19, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Document 5631/NHNN-TD, guiding commercial banks to implement a credit package, worth VND 15 trillion (USD 641 million), for businesses in the forestry and fishery sector...

MPI PROPOSES STRICTER REGULATIONS ON PROVISIONS OF LOANS FOR SMES

07/08/2023 - ENTERPRISE

An enterprise that has already taken out a loan from the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund might borrow more money from the Fund to carry out another production and business project, but on the condition that...

PAPERS NEEDED FOR CASH DECLARATION AT BORDER-GATES CUSTOMS OFFICES

07/08/2023 - CIVIL

What papers to be produced to border-gates customs offices by persons on exit who carry foreign-currency or Vietnam-dong cash amounts subject to declaration?