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[EVENT] FIRE STARTERS: GLOBAL SUMMIT - DUBLIN

[EVENT] FIRE STARTERS: GLOBAL SUMMIT - DUBLIN

The summit gathers over 200 emerging leaders in fraud, insolvency, and asset recovery from around the world. Our Special Counsel, Minh Nguyen, will participate as a speaker on a distinguished panel of experts, discussing the commercial aspects of asset recovery.

21 Aug 2025

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ROLE OF TRADE UNIONS IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
To fulfill the role of the trade unions in labour dispute resolution procedures, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour has issued Guidance Number 92/HD-TLD. This guidance will provide instructions for the trade union regarding complaints and participation in civil proceedings in relation to labour disputes at the court.

25 Sep 2023

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NEW REGULATIONS ON ONSHORE LOANS BY CREDIT INSTITUTIONS
Circular 6 loosens some restrictions on lending and debt repayment currency while introducing certain new requirements and restrictions. Besides, it also creates a new legal framework for digital lending activities.

07 Sep 2023

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IMPORTANT REGULATIONS FOR FOREIGNERS WORKING IN VIETNAM
A draft amendment and supplement to Decree 152 was issued to remove difficulties and obstacles in the process of applying the provisions of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP. It stipulates stricter requirements for foreign workers and the notification process and procedures, and it limits cases of work permit exemption.

21 Aug 2023

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PENALTIES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CYBERSECURITY VIOLATIONS
This Draft Decree sets out the administrative sanctions for violating the 2018 Cybersecurity Law. It also sets out sanctions for violating the first-ever Decree on Personal Data. If adopted, the decree will go into effect on 1 December 2023.

04 Aug 2023

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CHANGES IN APPLICABLE VAT RATE
From 1 July to the end of 2023, a reduction of 2% in the VAT rate will apply to goods and services. It applies to all stages of importation, manufacturing, processing and trading. For services, it depends on the date of completion.

12 Jul 2023

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DRAFT DECISION FOR RECYCLING COSTS DETERMINATION
A draft decision has been issued about the calculation of the recycling costs for producers of packaging materials and products that can be recycled.

31 May 2023

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DRAFT OF THE NEW LAW ON HOUSING
On 9 September 2022, the Ministry of Construction (MOC) published a draft of the new law on housing (Draft Law) for public consultation. Upon final adoption, the Draft Law will supersede and replace the Current LOH. In this legal update, we aim to highlight the key takeaways from the aforementioned developments.

28 Apr 2023

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NEW LAW ON MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT
On 9 January 2023, after nearly 13 years of applying the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment No. 40/2009/QH12, the National Assembly issued the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment No. 15/2023/QH15. This New Law will take effect on 1 January 2024.

28 Apr 2023

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VIETNAM COMPETITION COMMISSION OFFICIALLY TAKES SHAPE
On 10 February 2023, the Government issued Decree No. 3/2023/ND-CP providing for the functions, rights and duties, and organisational structure of the Vietnam Competition Commission. Decree 3 will take effect on 1 April 2023.

28 Mar 2023

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NEW LAW WILL BE IN LINE WITH FATF 40 RECOMMENDATIONS
The Vietnamese National Assembly adopted a new Law on AML (New Law) on 15 November 2022. This New Law will take effect on 1 March 2023.

30 Dec 2022

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FX ADMINISTRATION OF ENTERPRISES’ FOREIGN BORROWING AND DEBT REPAYMENT
Circular 12 regulates various matters on foreign borrowing and debt repayment, such as the registration procedure of the enterprise’s foreign loan without a Government guarantee, opening and use of accounts for foreign borrowing and debt repayment, and reporting regime related to the enterprise’s foreign loan.

30 Nov 2022

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DECREE 65 ON OFFERING AND TRADING PRIVATE CORPORATE BONDS
Decree 65 supplements the definition of secured bonds, contains more information on how professional investors are determined and more rules for non-professional investors.

29 Oct 2022

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