Commentary

- 04 / 08 / 2020 -
Regulations on Passport with electronic chips
On November 22, 2019, the National Assembly promulgated the Law On Exit And Entry Of Vietnamese Citizens. Accordingly, this Law has enacted a new regulation on Passport with electronic chips for Vietnamese citizens. Clause 4, Article 2 of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens stipulates: “Passport containing electronic chips” refers to a […]
- 04 / 08 / 2020 -
Regulations on issuing architectural practice certificates
On June 13, 2019, the National Assembly promulgated the Law on Architecture 2019 stipulating architectural management and architectural practice; rights, obligations and responsibilities of agencies, organizations and individuals in architectural activities. Accordingly, this Law promulgates new regulations on conditions for granting architectural practice certificates as follows: Having university or higher degree in architecture; Experience in […]
- 04 / 08 / 2020 -
Cases of termination of unemployment allowance
On May 29th, 2020, the Government issued Decree No. 91/2020 / ND-CP amending a number of Articles of Decree No. 28/2015 / ND-CP dated March 12, 2015 of the Government detailing Implementing a number of articles of the Employment Law regarding unemployment insurance, this Decree takes effect from July 15, 2020 Under the provisions of […]
- 04 / 08 / 2020 -
Citizens with citizenship can freely choose the place to issue passports
On November 22, 2019, the 14th National Assembly passed the Immigration Law of Vietnamese citizens 2019, this Law takes effect on July 1, 2020. One of the highlights of this Law is the recognition of the fact that only a citizen’s identity will be required without any passport anywhere. According to Clause 3, Article 15 […]
- 04 / 08 / 2020 -
These cases are converted visa purposes
On November 25th, 2019, the 14th National Assembly passed the Law amendments to a number of articles of the Law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, this Law takes effect from July 1st , 2020. One of the most prominent changes in the Law on amendments and supplements this time can […]
- 06 / 07 / 2020 -
Provisions on tax administration for enterprises having associated transactions
On June 24, 2020 The Goverment issued Decree No.68/2020/ND-CP amending Clause 3, Article 8 of Decree 20/2017/ND-CP providing for tax administration of enterprises having associated transactions. Accordingly, amending and supplementing regulations on total deductible interest expenses when determining taxable income for enterprises having associated transactions as follows: Total loan interest expenses (after subtracting deposit interests […]
- 06 / 07 / 2020 -
Residence mode of Residents at accommodation establishments while waiting for exit
On June 10, 2020, the Government issued Decree 65/2020 / ND-CP on organization, management and regimes for people staying at accommodation establishments while waiting for their exit. force from June 15, 2020. This Decree details the management organization and regimes (including diet, clothing, accommodation, daily life, contact, visits, receipt of gifts, medical examination and treatment, […]
- 06 / 07 / 2020 -
Conditions for employers to reduce the compulsory social insurance
On May 27, 2020, the Government issued Decree 58/2020/ND-CP stipulating the level of compulsory social insurance contributions to the Insurance Fund for Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases (“Decree 58/2020/ND-CP”). According to the content in Decree 58/2020/ND-CP: The rates of contribution to the Insurance Fund for occupational accidents and occupational diseases are as follows: Normal contribution […]