In this new edition, you can read about the draft decree guiding extended producer responsibility and the new regulations on cross-border advertising services. You can also stay up-to-date with the relevant legal issues of the corporate bonds market in Vietnam. Lastly, we provide you with some other news and regulations which we thought might be of interest.

In this new edition, you can read about the new regulation of Vietnamese tax law, a new update introduces support packages for employees and employers seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the draft decision on special investment incentives. We provide you also with some other news and regulations which we thought might be of interest. Last but not least, you can find our latest contribution to Chambers and Partners' Doing Business in Vietnam 2021 guide.

In this newsletter, you can read about the new Decree on Security for Performance of Obligations and other regulations have entered into force within June 2021. You can also read the latest news and relevant topics we have handpicked for you in Other News section.

Circular 15 addresses the issues that have arisen from the expiration of regulations on FiTs for solar and wind power plants that were not completed yet. Some guidance is given how FiTs should be handled for the so-called transitional plants.

In this new edition, you can read an update on the pros and cons of investing in data centres in Vietnam, a sector to potentially attract a lot of FDI, and on Decree 38 on violations involving cultural and advertising activities. We provide you also with some other news and regulations which we thought might be of interest. Last but not least we would like to draw your attention to the initiative of Newborns Vietnam.

On 31 January 2023, Decision No. 01/2023/QD-TTg (Decision) was issued to provide relief to subjects affected by Covid-19. This decision entails a reduction of land rental and water surface rental for the year 2022.

In this new edition, you can read an update on the highlights of the United Kingdom-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement as well as on Decree 31 implementing the Law on Investment. We provide you also with some other news and regulations which we thought might be of interest.

A recent amendment to Vietnam's regulations governing employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) has significantly simplified the process for foreign entities to offer these benefits to Vietnamese employees. The State Bank of Vietnam's Circular No. 23/2024/TT-NHNN, effective from August 12, 2024, has removed several hurdles, making it easier for companies to implement offshore-issued ESOPs.

Decree 101, effective August 1, 2024, outlines new regulations for land registration, LURCs, and land-attached assets in Vietnam. Key changes include clearer timelines for registration, new LURC issuance requirements, unique LURC codes, and improved access to land information. These updates aim to streamline the land registration process and enhance transparency for land users in Vietnam.

Decree 52 on non-cash payments significantly overhauls Vietnam's non-cash payment landscape. With a sharper focus on e-money and international payments, it aims to boost efficiency, transparency, and security. Key changes include a clear definition of e-money, stricter regulations for payment intermediaries, and new rules for public postal service providers.

In this new edition, you can read an update on the first-ever unified regulation on personal data protection in Vietnam as well as the draft circular implementing the law on tax administation. The draft circular is in particular relevant for e-commerce activities and digital-based businesses. We provide you also with some other news and regulations which we thought might be of interest.

Vietnam's 2023 Law on Bidding (LOB) has introduced significant changes to the country's bidding landscape. The upcoming article will delve into the key modifications, including the expansion of the law's application to include state-owned enterprises and specific investment projects and the introduction of international bidding. Additionally, the article will explore the new types of agreements introduced with contractors. These changes are set to enhance transparency, fairness, and efficiency in Vietnam's bidding processes.