Legal News on January 2019
In January of 2019, many legal policies shall be effective, SBLAW would like to inform Customer and our associates a summary of these legal documents:
Law on Cybersecurity shall officially come into effect
The Law on Cybersecurity 2018 provides national security protection, social order and safety maintenance in the cyberspace, and...
Management of the balance of international payments of VIETNAM
In accordance with the Decree No. 16/2014/ND-CP dated March 03, 2014 of the Government On management of the balance of international payments of Vietnam, the Ministries of Planning and Investment; Finance; Industry and Trade[...]
A license for hydro-meteorological forecast and warning activities is valid for 5 years at most
In accordance with the Decree No. 38/2016/ND-CP dated May 15, 2016 of the Government detailing a number of articles of the Law on Hydro-meteorology, a license for hydro-meteorological forecast and warning activities is valid for 5 years at most and extend at least 30 days before the license expires...
Apec business travel card shall be valid for 5 years
Ministry of Public Security issued Circular No. 28/2016/TT-BCA on July 05, 2016 on implementation of regulation on issuance and management of APEC business travel cards.
According to this Circular, APEC business travel cards may function as an entry visa into countries and territories as members of APEC business travel cards....
VIETNAM COAST GUARD HAVE THE POWER TO CHASE VESSELS IN VIOLATION OF LAW AT SEA
On November 19, 2018, the National Assembly promulgates the Law No. 33/2018/QH14 on Vietnam Coast Guard. Accordingly, Vietnam Coast Guard is a People’s armed force and a specialized force under the State management, Be put under the ultimate and direct leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam in all...
Bidding packages for consul Tancy services may select online contractors
In accordance with the Decree No. 63/2014/ND-CP issued by the Government on June 26, 2014 detailing a number of articles of the Bidding Law regarding contractor selection[...]
17 IMPORTED GOODS REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CUSTOMS PROCEDURES AT THE PORT OF ENTRY
On May 12, 2017, the Prime Minister issued the Decision No. 15/2017/QD-TTg on the List of imported goods required to follow customs procedures at the port of entry.
The List includes 17 imported goods required to follow customs procedures at the port of entry such as Cigarette, cigar and other...
Determining the presiding agency of a specific international investment dispute
On January 06, 2014, the State Bank of Vietnam issued the Circular No. 01/2014/TT-NHNN prescribing the delivery and receipt, preservation and transportation of cash, precious assets and valuable papers[...]
15 DAYS BEFORE THE OPERATING DATE, THE ELECTRICITY LICENSE MUST BE OBTAINED
The Ministry of Industry and Trade issues the Circular No. 36/2018/TT-BCT on procedures for issuance and revocation of electricity licenses.
According to the new Circular, at least 15 business days before its planned date of official operation, the organization engaging in the electricity industry must submit an application for electricity...
Import conditions of automobiles and motorcycle for repatriated overseas Vietnamese citizens
On February 12, 2014, the Ministry of Finance issued the Circular No. 20/2014/TT-BTC prescribing the import of automobiles and motorcycles as personal effects of overseas Vietnamese who are permitted to register permanent residence in Vietnam.
Within that, the most important contents are the import of automobiles and motorcycles as personal effects of overseas Vietnamese who are Overseas Vietnamese citizens [...]
