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The Vietnam Government has undertaken significant new steps to attract foreign investment to the country.Allens Partner Linh Bui and Senior Associate Giang Nguyen speak to BRR Media about the implications stemmingfrom the introduction of two new laws – Law of Investment and Law of Enterprise.To hear Linh and Giang's interview, go to http://allens.publish.viostream.com/vietnaminvestlaws.

Various new foreign exchange regulations governing the use of all_x000D_ types of foreign currency accounts

New conditions for borrowing non-government guaranteed foreign loans

Updates to mining licensing requirements. Conditions for sea shipment and supporting services. New opportunities for purchasers of residential housing. Compulsory training for lawyers introduced

Issue of valuable papers by credit institutions

Further guidance on electronic gaming for foreign gamers. Capital accounts becoming more prominent for indirect investors. Implementing details for work permits for foreigners

New Land Law to take effect in July

New regulations on the use of foreign exchange within Vietnam. Greater restrictions on cash payments. Further guidance on advertising regulations

New advertising regulations focus on health and medical products

Lending by the SBV to refinance credit institutions. New guidance on implementation of the Law on Electricity. Draft Law on Real Estate. Recent tender offers in Vietnam. Client Update: foreign investment in credit institutions

New regulations on registration of government guaranteed foreign loans and international bonds

the draft Law on Land. administrative sanctions for breaches of securities laws. new implementing regulations on anti-money laundering

Draft Decision providing extra legroom for foreign investors on the flight to the Vietnam securities market

New procedures for employing foreign workers. New regulations on the operational network of commercial banks. Third party security

New regulations on management of the internet

Quality control of construction works. Requirements for mandatory purchase of shares in credit institutions soon to be implemented. Regulations for foreign electronic gamers introduced. New Draft Decree on foreign exchange

Priority system introduced to ease customs procedures

New tax laws provide more generous incentives for companies in Vietnam. Limited new details emerge on deposit insurance regime. What's in a prospectus?

Stricter control over e-commerce activities

Foreign exchange amendments: further change or simply clarification?. New law on VAT expands list of exemptions and delivers tax cuts for social housing. Government introduces labour outsourcing regulations

New regulations for special control of credit institutions

More detailed restrictions on foreign exchange. Revised methods of managing construction quality. Environmental rehabilitation for mining areas. New decree on working hours, rest breaks, safety and hygiene. A new regime for telecom licences

Greater foreign investment in Vietnamese credit institutions

New rules for establishment of risk reserves. Food advertising restricted in favour of public health. Increased administrative penalties proposed in the securities sector. Draft Decree on Labour Disputes

New decree on development of urban zones

Further guidance on activities of foreign investors in Vietnam's securities market. Reducing difficulties for the real estate sector. Process established for the transfer of shares in unlisted public companies

SBV eases restrictions on lending in foreign currency

Economic sector and CPC codes - obstacles for business registration. New regulations for fund management companies. Determining and evaluating projects and works of national importance. Draft Decree on Foreign Employees

The MOF issues a circular on enterprise bonds

Amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax. New Decree on trading imported alcohol. Amendments to the Law on Anti-Corruption. Increasing levels of non-cash payment. A series of Draft Decrees on the 2012 Labour Code

Food safety regulations to provide more certainty for consumers

Wake-up call?. Tighter grip on the import and export activities of foreign businesses. Broader regulation of State invested enterprises. Advertising or spam?_x000D_

Casino business more of a gamble than ever?

New regulations on construction permits. Foreign investment in the education sector. More rigorous regulation for bank guarantees. Mortgages of future residential housing: potential changes afoot

Strengthened regulation of Vietnam's deposit insurance scheme

Draft amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax spark debate. M&A in Vietnam - an insight into the practice. Higher Education in Vietnam. Force majeure clauses in commercial contracts

Enhanced obligations for board members of public companies

Key changes to securities laws. Anti-money laundering laws introduced. Increasing regulation of work permits for foreign employees. An overview of the New Labour Code 2012_x000D_