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Latest Regulations on Automatic Extension of Temporary Residence for Foreigners in Vietnam During Covid-19 Pandemic

Overstaying a Vietnam visa will cause foreign visitors not only to incur administrative penalties but also to leave a negative mark in their records of the Vietnam Immigration Department, which make next return to Vietnam of foreigners become more difficult.

Vietnam Weekly Update - 2 August 2021

Cập Nhật Hàng Tuần Việt Nam - 2 Thang 8 2021

In this week’s Legal Update: 1. The roadmap for the reorganization of the markets for shares, bonds, derivatives, and other securities; and 2. Amending and supplementing several regulations related to compulsory social insurance.

Force Majeure Or Change Of Circumstances?

Recently, the authorities in key manufacturing hubs in the South of Vietnam, have issued orders requiring manufacturers to either create a production bubble or stop production until further notice. Is this force majeure or a change of circumstances?

Cambodia: Penalties for Violations of the Law on Consumer Protection

On 3 June 2021, Joint Prakas 338 on Provisional Fines for Violations of the Law on Consumer Protection was issued. This sets out the procedures on imposing penalties (and the levels thereof) to ensure effective implementation of the Law on Consumer Protection dated 2 November 2019.

The concepts of employees, employment contracts, and a worker without an employment relationship under Vietnamese labour law.

The Labour Code 2019 has significantly expanded its scope of application by expanding the definition of employees and introducing a new concept of workers without an employment relationship. The changes could have significant impacts on many individuals including gig workers.

New structure to overcome tender offer requirements under Vietnam securities law

Under the Securities Law 2019, a proposed buyer (the Buyer) who wish to acquire 25% or more of total shares (the Sale Shares) of a public company (the Target) must comply with tender offer requirements.

Right To Recourse In Factoring And Right To Cancel Debt Sale & Purchase Agreement Upon Default Event

Difference Between Right To Recourse In Factoring And Right To Cancel Debt Sale & Purchase Agreement Upon Occurrence Of Events Of Default

Regulations Governing Debt Sale And Purchase Business Activity

The Law on Investment of the National Assembly dated 17 June 2020 (Investment Law 2020) has removed the business line of “debt sale and purchase” from the list of industries and trades in which business investment is conditional.

Vietnam Weekly Update - 26 July 2021

Cập Nhật Hàng Tuần Việt Nam - 26 Thang 7 2021

In this week’s Legal Update: Consideration of reduction of imported goods, Tax policies related to investment projects and activities; and Tax policy on capital transfer activities.

New regulations on activities of providing cross-border advertising services in Vietnam

In this legal update: New regulations on activities of providing cross-border advertising services in Vietnam, and Applying the grade of construction projects to the management activity of investment and construction.

Vietnam Legal Updates, Vol. 10, July 2021: Non-punishment for late submission of tax returns due to Covid, and Additional subjects responsible for declaring and submitting tax on behalf of individuals.

In this newsletter: Non-punishment for late submission of tax returns due to Covid; Additional subjects responsible for declaring and submitting tax on behalf of individuals; and Conditions for some medical instruments and equipment to apply the 5% Value Added Tax rate.

Government’s Support for Employees and Employers impacted by COVID-19

On 1 July, the Government issued Resolution No. 68/NQ-CP setting out policies to support employees and employers affected by COVID-19. On 7 July, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 23/2021/QĐ-TTg to implement Resolution 68. Vietnam Social Security and the social insurance (SI) agencies are actioniing these.

Electronic IDs in Vietnam

In June, the Government issued a draft decree on the process for obtaining and using electronic IDs in Vietnam. This post will review the basics of the draft decree relevant to most people interested in the concept.

Vietnam Update: New procedures in enterprise registration and operation and New guidance on the Law on Residence 2020.

New administrative procedures in the fields of enterprise registration and operation and New guidance on the Law on Residence 2020 which comes into effect as of July 1st, 2021.

Government’s Support for Employees and Employers impacted by COVID-19

On 1 July, the Government issued Resolution No. 68/NQ-CP setting out policies to support employees and employers affected by COVID-19. On 7 July, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 23/2021/QĐ-TTg to implement Resolution 68.

New PNG Energy laws commence

The commencement of the National Energy Authority Act 2020 and the Electricity Industry (Amendment) Act 2020 mean important changes in the electricity industry in PNG.

Vietnam Weekly Update - 19 July 2021

Cập Nhật Hàng Tuần Việt Nam - 19 Thang 7 2021

In this week’s Legal Update: Details of policies to support employees and employers facing difficulties due to COVID-19 pandemic; Using invoices and VAT in the provision of services abroad by export processing enterprises; and The VAT of solar power.

Vietnam Legal Updates, Vol. 9, July 2021: Isolation and enterprise production and Automatic stay extension for foreigners due to COVID-19.

In this legal update: Recommendations on the implementation of both isolation and production and business in enterprises, and Notice for automatic stay extension for foreigners stranded due to COVID-19.

Procedures for receiving support for groups of employees (“employees”) affected by COVID-19 in Resolution No.68/NQ-CP dated July 1, 2021.

The Prime Minister has just issued Decision No.23/2021/QD-TTg stipulating the implementation of some policies to support employees facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resolution 68/NQ-CP guiding the implementation of policies to support businesses and employees affected by COVID-19

Nghị quyết 68/NQ-CP và các văn bản hướng dẫn việc thực hiện các chính sách hỗ trợ doanh nghiệp và người lao động chịu ảnh hưởng trực tiếp bởi đại dịch COVID-19

Resolution 68/NQ-CP, Decision No. 23/2021/QD-TTg and Official Letter 1988/BHXH-TST detailing and guiding the procedures for applying supporting policies for businesses and employees due to the impact of the pandemic have been issued