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New Regulations on Audio and Video Recording of Court Hearing and Session Proceedings, Effective from 1 August 2026

New Regulations on Audio and Video Recording of Court Hearing and Session Proceedings, Effective from 1 August 2026

Alongside the rapid development of digital technology, electronic devices with audio- and video-recording functions – such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smartwatches – are increasingly becoming common tools in social life. In judicial activity, the use of such devices at court hearings¹ and sessions² gives rise to the need to strike a balance between the […]
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Can a developer of a tourist apartment project raise capital from customers through loan agreements?

Can a developer of a tourist apartment project raise capital from customers through loan agreements?

The 2023 Law on Real Estate Business does not directly stipulate that a developer of a tourist apartment project is prohibited from borrowing money from customers. However, when a loan is structured closely in connection with the right to purchase a specific real estate product, the boundary between “borrowing capital” and “collecting advance payments from […]
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From 01/07/2026: 10% personal income tax withholding only applies to casual income of vnd 5 million or more per payment

From 01/07/2026: 10% personal income tax withholding only applies to casual income of vnd 5 million or more per payment

On 01 July 2026, Decree No. 253/2026/ND-CP guiding the implementation of the Law on Personal Income Tax officially came into effect. The Decree contains various notable provisions concerning tax registration, tax declaration, tax withholding, and tax administration applicable to individuals and organizations. Among these, one of the new points directly affecting enterprises and employees is […]
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Enterprises under search and document seizure: what to do in the first 24 hours?

Enterprises under search and document seizure: what to do in the first 24 hours?

When competent authorities conduct a search of a corporate headquarters or seize documents belonging to an enterprise, it is inevitable that owners and management at all levels will feel panicked and anxious. However, the decisions made during the first 24 hours often significantly impact the investigation process, business operations, as well as the ability to […]
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The Right of Shareholders to Sue Managers of a Joint Stock Company

The Right of Shareholders to Sue Managers of a Joint Stock Company

The right of shareholders to sue managers1 of a joint stock company is an important legal mechanism enabling shareholders to protect their own lawful rights and interests, as well as those of the company, where a manager breaches an assigned duty. This article examines the conditions for exercising this right, the persons entitled to bring […]
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- 31 / 12 / 2021 -
Law amending and supplementing the Law on handling of administrative violations in 2020 and new points to know
The Law on amendments and supplements to a number of articles of the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations was passed by the XIV National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at its 10th session on November 13, 2020 (hereinafter collectively referred to as an abbreviated as “Amendment Law”). Through this article, let’s learn […]
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- 31 / 12 / 2021 -
Increasing the deposit level of enterprises engaged in labor export activities
On December 10, 2021, the Government issued Decree 112/2021/ND-CP detailing several articles and measures to implement the Law on Vietnamese workers going to work abroad under contracts. In this Decree, there are regulations on increasing the deposit level of enterprises providing the service of sending workers to work abroad, specifically: – The enterprise deposits of […]
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- 31 / 12 / 2021 -
New regulations for foreigners entering Vietnam to work short-term (under 14 days)
On December 24, 2021, the Ministry of Health issued Official Letter No. 10943/BYT-MT providing medical guidance on the prevention and control of the COVID-19 for people allowed to enter Vietnam for short-term work (under 14 days). Accordingly, those who are allowed to enter Vietnam to work for a short time will “not have to undergo […]
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- 31 / 12 / 2021 -
Banking cards by electronic modes
On November 16, 2021, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular 17/2021/TT-NHNN amending Circular 19/2016/TT-NHNN on bankcard activities. Accordingly, the card issuer can issue debit, credit, and prepaid cards for cardholders who are individuals electronically. To implement the above content, the card issuer must develop, issue, and publicize the process and procedures […]
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- 31 / 12 / 2021 -
Reducing fees to support and remove for those affected by Covid – 19
Implementation of Resolution No. 63/NQ-CP dated June 29, 2021, of the Government on key tasks and solutions to promote economic growth, disbursement of public investment, and sustainable exports in the last months of 2021 and early 2022; direction of the Prime Minister in Official Dispatch No. 8374/VPCP-KTTH dated November 15, 2021, on reviewing and reducing […]
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- 07 / 12 / 2021 -
State agencies handle complaints and petitions directly on the National Service Portal from December 9, 2021
On October 11, 2021, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 31/2021/QD-TTg promulgating the Regulation on management, operation, and exploitation of the National Service Portal (“The Decision 31”). The Decision 31 consists of 8 chapters and 64 articles detailing principles, powers, responsibilities, methods of management, operation and exploitation of the National Public Service Portal. Through this […]
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- 07 / 12 / 2021 -
Regulations on management, operation and exploitation of The National Service Portal will officially take effect from December 9, 2021
On October 11, 2021, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 31/2021/QD-TTg promulgating the Regulation on management, operation, and exploitation of the National Service Portal (“The Decision 31”). The Decision 31 consists of 8 chapters and 64 articles detailing principles, powers, responsibilities, methods of management, operation, and exploitation of the National Public Service Portal. Through this […]
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- 07 / 12 / 2021 -
New terms in the purchase and sale of corporate bonds of credit institutions
On November 10, 2021, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular 16/2021/TT-NHNN on the purchase and sale of corporate bonds by credit institutions and foreign bank branches (“Circulars 16”), accordingly, Circular 16 replaces Circular No. 22/2016/TT-NHNN (“Circular 22”) and Circular No. 15/2018/TT-NHNN (“Circular 15”). Through this article, readers, please join Bizlawyer to […]
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