Commentary

- 16 / 09 / 2019 -
Conditions for conversion from land in rice to land for annual crops
On July 11, 2019, the Government issued Decree 62/2019 / ND-CP amending Decree 35/2015 / ND-CP on management and use of rice cultivation land. This Decree takes effect from September 1, 2019. Accordingly, the conditions for conversion from rice cultivation land to annual crops are one of the contents adjusted in Decree 62/2019 / ND-CP […]
- 16 / 09 / 2019 -
Guiding the management and use of state budget funding to support small and medium enterprises using consultancy services of the network of consultants
On August 21, 2019, the Politburo issued Circular 54/2019 / TT-BTC guiding the management and use of state budget funding to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) using consultancy services of the network of consultant. This Circular takes effect on October 10, 2019. Accordingly, Circular 54/2019 / TT-BTC has the following highlights: – SMEs using […]
- 08 / 09 / 2019 -
New regulations on granting fees for mining rights
On July 31, 2019, the Government issued Decree No. 67/2019 / ND-CP stipulating the method of calculation and collection of charges for granting mining rights. This Decree takes effect from September 15, 2019. Accordingly, from the date of September 15, 2019, at the time this Decree takes effect, the fee level for granting mineral mining […]
- 08 / 09 / 2019 -
Rules of origin of goods in the framework agreement on comprehensive economic cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian nations and the People’s Republic of China
On July 30, 2019, the Minister of Industry and Trade issued a Circular regulating the rules of origin of goods in the Framework Agreement on comprehensive economic cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the People’s Republic Chinese. This Circular takes effect from September 12, 2019. Accordingly, this Circular prescribes rules of origin […]
- 08 / 09 / 2019 -
05 cases of small and medium enterprises considered to handle credit risks
On August 26, 2019, Circular 57/2019 / TT-BTC guides the mechanism of dealing with risks of credit guarantee funds for small and medium-sized enterprises. Circular 57/2019 / TT-BTC takes effect from October 15, 2019. Accordingly, small and medium enterprises will be considered and handled risks in the following five cases: – Customers suffer financial losses, […]
- 08 / 09 / 2019 -
Amending and supplementing a number of contents on the banking sector’s specialized inspection and procedures
On July 31, 2019, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular 10/2019 / TT-NHNN amending and supplementing a number of contents on the procedure for specialized banking inspection prescribed in Circular No. 36/2016 / TT-NHNN. The circular takes effect from September 16, 2019. Some noticeable contents in the Circular: Adding more State Bank branches in […]
- 08 / 09 / 2019 -
The setting up and handling of reserve fund at enterprises
On August 8, 2019, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular 48/2019 / TT-BTC guiding the setting up and handling of reserve fund at enterprises. Circular 48/2019 / TT-BTC (hereinafter referred to as “Circular”) takes effect from 10 October 2019. This Circular expires 03 previous Circulars: Circular 228/2009 / TT-BTC, Circular 34/2011 / TT-BTC, Circular 89/2013 […]
- 08 / 09 / 2019 -
Investor’s right on medical import under EVFTA
On June 30, 2019, Vietnam and EU signed Vietnam – EU Free Trade Agreement. The Agreement will come into effect after competent authorities of two parties ratify the Agreement. In Chapter 2 on national treatment and market access for goods of EVFTA, Article 2.15 provides that “Viet Nam shall adopt and maintain appropriate legal instruments […]