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Vietnam: Direct Power Purchase Agreement in Vietnam – The basics
- Venture North Law Firm
Before the PDP VIII was issued, in 2022, a draft decision of the Prime Minister on a pilot scheme for the DPPA mechanism was circulated for public opinion. In this article, we will discuss the basic structure of the DPPA mechanism and some key points in a DPPA.
Vietnam: New Circular On Environmental Risk Management in Lending Activities by Vietnamese Banks
- Venture North Law Firm
On 23 December 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular 17/2022 on environmental risk management in lending activities by credit institutions. Circular 17/2022 will take effect from 1 June 2023. In this update, we will discuss key points of Circular 17/2022.
Vietnam: Do tender offer requirements apply to an indirect acquisition of a Vietnamese public company via acquisition of its private parent?
- Venture North Law Firm
This update will discuss this question and what constitutes indirect ownership under the Securities Law 2019, in particular, among other circumstances, according to Article 35.1(a) of the Securities Law 2019, whether the tender offer regulations are triggered when an investor intends to purchase 25% or more of a public company.
Cambodia: Gambling Licensing in Cambodia
- BNG Legal
To bring clarity and increased oversight to the sector, the Royal Government introduced the Law on Management of Commercial Gaming in 2020, and further clarified the regulations in subsequent Sub-Decrees. This newsletter will focus primarily on the licensing and requirements for casino -based gambling.
Vietnam: A close look at Vietnam's first consolidated personal data protection regulation
- Allens Vietnam
From 1 July 2023, Vietnam's first ever consolidated Personal Data Protection Decree (PDPD) will take effect. Following international trends, in particular the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the PDPD seeks to strengthen rules on the collection, processing and transfer of personal data. In this Insight, we take a close look at the key provisions of the PDPD and its impacts on businesses.
Cambodia: Law on Management of Clean Water Supply Dated 11 March 2023
- DFDL Cambodia
On 11 March 2023, the Law on Clean Water Supply Management was promulgated to regulate clean water supply business within Cambodia). This new law is aimed to ensure the quality, safety, sustainability and affordability of clean water supply. The scope of this law applies to commercial supply of clean water in Cambodia.
Myanmar: IRD Rolls-Out e-Tax Registration Starting 23 May 2023
- DFDL Myanmar
The Internal Revenue Department has recently issued an announcement informing newly-registered companies, entities, and individuals to register for tax using the e-Registration Management System starting 23 May 2023.
Vietnam: Newly enacted Resolution 33: boosting and regulating real estate market for sustainability
- Indochine Counsel
Recently, the Government issued Resolution No. 33/NQ-CP on 11 March 2023, which aims to provide solutions to dismantle and promote the real estate market in a safe, healthy, and sustainable manner.
Vietnam: Draft Circular to tighten controls for offshore loans in Vietnam
- Indochine Counsel
On 11 April 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam (the “SBV”) released a draft circular on conditions for foreign loans not guaranteed by the government, including loans to credit institutions and loans to local enterprises (the “Draft Circular”), and is expected to replace the current Circular No. 12/2014/TT-NHNN (“Circular No. 12”).
Vietnam: Power Plan VIII officially approved
- ADK Lawyers
After a long period of adjustment and improvement, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 500/QD-TTg on 15 May 2023, approving the national electricity development planning of 2021 - 2030 and the vision for 2050.
Myanmar: Offshore Repatriation of Foreign Currency by DICA Companies
- DFDL Myanmar
The Directorate of Investment and Company Administration has issued an undated notice where it has listed the documents that all DICA registered companies are required to submit to DICA to obtain its approval to repatriate foreign currencies out of Myanmar.
Vietnam: Legal Alert on Decree 13 on Personal Data Protection
- KPMG Vietnam
On 17 April 2023, the Government issued Decree 13 on Personal Data Protection. With the Law on Cybersecurity (before 4/2018/QH14) dated 12 June 2018 and its first implementing Decree 53 dated August 2022, Decree 13 forms the third legal document to strengthen the legal framework governing cyberspace.
Vietnam: Proposed Amendments to Vietnam's Advertising Law
- Indochine Counsel
On 7 February 2023, the National Assembly published a draft Law on Amending and Supplementing the Advertising Law (the “Draft Law”) for public comments. The Draft Law proposes amendments and supplements to the Advertising Law in four policy areas, as discussed in this article.
Cambodia: Promulgation of the New Law on Taxation
- DFDL Cambodia
On the 16th of May 2023, the New Law on Taxation was promulgated. The New Taxation Law abrogates the Law on Taxation, dated February 24, 1997, and the Law on Amendment to the Law on Taxation, dated March 31, 2003.
Cambodia: Trust Inspection: Formalities and Procedures
- DFDL Cambodia
The Law on Trusts promulgated on 2 January 2019 provides the legal framework for the creation, registration and inspection of trusts in Cambodia. To facilitate the implementation of the Trust Law, the Trust Regulator on 3 November 2022 issued Prakas 051 on the Formalities and Procedure for Inspection of Trusts.
Myanmar: MOPF Issues New Tax Procedures on Foreign Currency Transfers
- DFDL Myanmar
On 25 April 2023, the Ministry of Planning and Finance (“MOPF”) issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (“SOP”) outlining the additional tax requirements when remitting foreign currency payments from Myanmar to overseas.
Vietnam's PDP VIII: Ushering in a Renewable Energy Investment Era
- Indochine Counsel
Vietnam's long-awaited Power Development Plan VIII ("PDP8") has finally been approved by the Government. This strategic blueprint, steering Vietnam's energy sector for the next decade, offers significant opportunities for investors, particularly in the renewable energy field
Vietnam: Offshore indirect investment procedures – List of 19 frequently asked questions and answers
- BLawyers Vietnam
BLawyers Vietnam provides an overview of offshore indirect investment in this FAQ article. We present the conditions and principles for transferring capital for offshore indirect investment, and profit remittance when carrying out an offshore indirect investment pursuant to the prevailing law of Vietnam.
Vietnam: Three notes on installing and advertising business on LED screens outside buildings
- BLawyers Vietnam
Currently, buildings have a trend of installing LED screens outside for advertisement service business. In this article, BLawyers Vietnam will point out three notes regarding installation and advertising business on outdoor LED screens.
Vietnam: How are enterprises fined for violating regulations concerning payment of health insurance premiums for employees in Vietnam?
- BLawyers Vietnam
Enterprises violating regulations on payment of health insurance premiums for employees is an act occurring in several places in Vietnam. BLawyers Vietnam points out some regulations and notes regarding this matter.
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