SECURITY EQUIPMENT ONBOARD SHIPS, MOBILE DRILLING RIGS MUST MAINTAIN 24/24

On December 27, 2016, the Government issued the Decree No. 170/2016/ND-CP dated December 27, 2016 of the Government regulating on announcement, receiving, processing and transmitting maritime security information. Within that, the most important content is the responsibilities of owners of Vietnamese ships, port facilities and mobile drilling rigs. Every owner...

FROM 15/2, COMPANY OF PRIZE-REWARDING ELECTRONIC GAMING BUSINESS MUST POSSESS THE CHARTER CAPITAL OF NO LESS THAN VND 200 BILLION

From February 15, a company shall only qualify for the certification of eligibility for prize-rewarding electronic gaming business after being licensed by competent authorities to establish and operate a tourist accommodation establishment and registering for conducting the prize-rewarding electronic gaming business pursuant to the law and have possession of...

CONDITIONS ON ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS IN SOCIAL INSURANCE

Takes effect on March 01, 2017, the Decree No. 166/2016/ND-CP dated December 12, 2016 of the Government regulating on electronic transactions in social, health and unemployment insurance. Any authorities, organizations and individuals that conduct electronic transactions in social insurance must hold a valid digital certificate granted by the provider of...

EMPLOYEE POLICIES IN THE CONTEXT OF TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

On October 25, 2016, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs issued the Circular No. 35/2016/TT-BLDTBXH providing guidance on implementation of employee policies in the context of transformation of public service establishments into Joint-Stock Companies under the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 22/2015/QD-TTg dated June 22, 2015. Employees that...

EMPLOYEE POLICIES IN THE CONTEXT OF TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

On October 25, 2016, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs issued the Circular No. 35/2016/TT-BLDTBXH providing guidance on implementation of employee policies in the context of transformation of public service establishments into Joint-Stock Companies under the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 22/2015/QD-TTg dated June 22, 2015. Employees that...

TO CHANGE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF A APARTMENT BUILDING

On December 15, 2016, the Ministry of Construction issued the Circular No. 28/2016/TT-BXD on amending the Circular No. 10/2015/TT-BXD providing regulations on professional training courses in management of apartment buildings, the Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BXD providing regulations on issuance of real estate broker license; guidelines for training and improving knowledge...

THE CARRIER MAY SELL CARGO IF THERE IS NO CONSIGNEE AT AUCTION

In accordance with the Decree No. 169/2016/ND-CP dated December 27, 2016 of the Government on handling of cargo retained by carriers at Vietnamese seaports. Within 60 days from the day on which the vessel arrives at the port for delivery, if there is no consignee or the consignee fails...

VAMC MUST REPORT BAD DEBTS BEFORE 02 OF MARCH BEFORE THE FINANCIAL YEAR

Takes effect on February 15, 2017, the Circular No. 33/2016/TT-NHNN dated December 27, 2016 of the State Bank of Vietnam on ratios of revenues of asset management company of Vietnamese credit institutions to bad debts bought with special bonds. At the Circular, the State Bank of Vietnam prescribes not later...

TO ADJUST AVERAGE MONTHLY INCOME FOR WHICH SOCIAL INSURANCE

Takes effect on February 11, 2017, the Circular No. 42/2016/TT-BLDTBXH dated December 28, 2016 of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs on indexing factor in calculation of average monthly income for which social insurance has been paid. Accordingly, Indexed monthly wage as the basis for social insurance...

TO APPLY 0% APPLIES TO RICE AND DRIED TOBACCO OF CAMBODIAN ORIGIN

On December 05, 2016, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued the Circular No. 28/2016/TT-BCT providing for importation according to tariff quota of 2016 and 2017 with special preferential import duty rate of 0% applicable to goods of Cambodian origin. In particular, in 2017, The import tariff quota with the...