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Vietnam: Insights into the Impact of Vietnam's Anti-Money Laundering Law on Financial Transactions
- LNT & Partners
Starting 1 December 2023, transactions with the minimum value of 400,000,000 Vietnamese Dong will require reporting to the State Bank. This article delves into the key aspects of Law No. 14/2022/QH15 on Anti-Money Laundering, Decision No. 11/2023/QD-TTG and Circular No. 09/2023/TT-NHNN.
Vietnam: Pioneering carbon credit trading market in Vietnam
- LNT & Partners
The Ministry of Finance of Vietnam hosted a seminar on 19 October 2023 to kick off a project that was an essential step in the development of a carbon credit trading market in the nation. The initiative, with significant potential to benefit both the environment and the economy, stands ready to revolutionise Vietnam's stance on carbon emissions and sustainability.
Vietnam: Resolution on Global Minimum Tax policy in Vietnam
- PwC Legal Vietnam
Further to our NewsBrief on 1 August regarding the draft Resolution on Global Minimum Tax policy in Vietnam issued for public consultation, the National Assembly approved this Resolution on 29 November. The Resolution takes effect from 1 January 2024.
Vietnam: New regulations on Top-up Corporate Income Tax and Investment Support | December 2023
- EY Vietnam
This Alert is to update about the Top-up Corporate Income Tax and Investment Support per Resolutions passed by the National Assembly on 29 November 2023.
Vietnam - Customs & Global Trade Alert | Developments on the on-the-spot export and import transactions
- EY Vietnam
This Alert is to provide the latest development on the on-the-spot (OTS) export and import transaction in Vietnam as of 2023.
Vietnam bond investment guide
- Allens Vietnam
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of corporate bonds, and discusses some key legal and practical issues for foreign investors and domestic issuers on bond transactions in Vietnam. It delves into: an overview of corporate bonds, details on insurance processes, bond depositories and trading for domestic bonds.
Vietnam: Some issues relating to management of apartment buildings in Vietnam
- Venture North Law Firm
Vietnamese law provides for a relatively detailed framework on management of an apartment building. However, several important issues, which are discussed in this update, are still not adequately addressed.
Vietnam: State Bank of Vietnam’s further clarifications on lending regulations
- Venture North Law Firm
On 8 November 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Official Letter 8631 to publish answers to certain questions on lending regulations under Circular 6/2023 of the SBV dated 28 June 2023 amending Circular 39/2016 of the SBV dated 30 December 2016 on lending activities of credit institutions (CIs) and/or foreign bank branches with customers.
Vietnam: Significant Amendments to Regulations on Management of Foreign Employees in Vietnam
- Venture North Law Firm
On 18 September 2023, the Government issued Decree 70 to amend various regulations on management of foreign employees under current Decree 152/2020. Decree 70/2023 took effect immediately upon its issuance. In this update we discuss the notable changes introduced under Decree 70/2023.
Vietnam: The Supreme Court’s clarification on various legal issues in Vietnam
- Venture North Law Firm
On 24 April 2023, the Justices of the Supreme Court of Vietnam (the Supreme Court) hosted an online seminar to tackle some issues that arise in the courts’ trial practice. In this post, we will discuss some clarifications from the Official Letter that we find interesting or noteworthy.
Vietnam: Draft New Land Law No. 8 Dated the 8th November 2023
- KPMG Law Limited
This eighth draft of the new Land Law continues to improve the administrative land management system and expand the rights of land users, including foreign-invested economic organisations. This update discusses the key highlights of the new draft.
Vietnam: Distressed assets in Vietnam - Navigate the legal risks, seizing the opportunities
- Legal Centrix
The key to navigate distressed M&A substantially relies upon striking a balance between the potentially high commercial gains and the special legal risks peculiar to distressed assets. This article discusses what buyers should be mindful of and how they can manage the key legal risks for the best possible desirable outcome.
Vietnam: New Rules on Work Permits
- LNT & Partners
On 18 September 2023, Vietnam’s Government introduced the Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP amending the Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP dated 30 December 2020 concerning foreign employees in Vietnam and the administration of Vietnamese employees employed by foreign entities in Vietnam. Among several updates, highlighted below are two primary groups of changes concerning foreign employees in Vietnam.
Vietnam: Sale up to 100% extended until 10th of February 2024
- LNT & Partners
On the 20th of November 2023, the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City officially released Letter No. 7028/SCT-QLXNK, outlining collaborative efforts for the execution of the 2023 Shopping Season. This initiative aligns with the directives set forth in Plan No. 1976/KH-UBND, issued on the 15th of May 2023.
Vietnam: Exploring Wind Power Project Opportunities
- LNT & Partners
To meet its climate commitments and achieve net-zero by 2050, the Vietnam government has taken steps to establish a legal framework for the development of renewable energy. This effort has included enticing foreign investments in wind power. This article discusses market access and foreign market access.
Vietnam: New Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights
- LNT & Partners
On 20 June 2023, the National Assembly promulgated the Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights No. 19/2023/QH15 (the “New PCR Law”), aimed to replace its almost 13 year old predecessor – the Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights No. 59/2010/QH12 promulgated on 17 November 2010, as guided by Decree No. 99/2011/ND-CP (the “Current PCR Law”).
Vietnam: Healthcare Sector - Update to Regulations on Medical Examination and Treatment After 14 Years
- RHTLaw Vietnam
On 9 January 2023, the Government issued Law No. 15/2023/QH15 on Medical Examination and Treatment superseding Law No. 40/2009/QH12 with the goal of bringing a more forward legal framework corresponding to current medical practice beginning on 1 January 2024. This update provides valuable details on the new law.
Vietnam: Resolution on Global Minimum Tax policy in Vietnam
- PwC Legal Vietnam
Further to our update on 1 August regarding the draft Resolution on Global Minimum Tax policy in Vietnam issued for public consultation, the National Assembly has just approved this Resolution on 29 November. The Resolution takes effect from 1 January 2024.
Vietnam: Resolution on Global Minimum Tax
- KPMG Law Limited
The National Assembly of Vietnam has passed a Resolution in respect of the OECD’s Pillar Two Model Rules. The Resolution will come into effect from 01 January 2024. The Resolution requires large multinational groups to pay a global minimum corporate income tax of 15% on profit in each jurisdiction.
Vietnam: Regulations on Credit Institutions and Foreign Labour
- ADK Lawyers
In this newsletter: New regulations on credit institutions, the deadline for reporting on foreign labour and other legal instruments.
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