Commentary

- 01 / 09 / 2019 -
Dealing with collateral debts of the guaranteed party at the Credit Guarantee Fund
On August 26, 2019, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 57/2019 / TT-BTC providing guidance on the mechanism of handling credit risks of credit guarantee funds for small and medium-sized enterprises. This Circular takes effect from October 15, 2019. Accordingly, Article 13 of Circular 57/2019 / TT-BTC stipulates the handling of security assets for […]
- 01 / 09 / 2019 -
The land fund is used to pay investors to implement BT projects
On August 15, 2019, the Government issued Decree 69/2019 / ND-CP stipulating the use of public assets to pay investors when implementing construction investment projects in the form of Build – Transfer Contract (B-T Project). This Decree takes effect from October 1, 2019. Accordingly, Article 5 of Decree 69/2019 / ND-CP stipulates the land fund […]
- 27 / 08 / 2019 -
CPTPP makes trade shift of Vietnam from deficit to surplus
Most signed free trade agreements (FTA) have reflected that Vietnam always run deficit trend, however, in July 2019, this trend is changing into surplus thanks to CPTPP implementation. This is considered as a highlight of export, import and trading relationships between 10 countries enterting into CPTPP, which has come into effect from the begin of […]
- 27 / 08 / 2019 -
91.9% companies are optimistic about production activities in the last 6 months this year
FDI companies sector is witnessed a positive production volume, 91.1% of which are expected to increase or remain their volume while that of non-state companies and that of state companies are of 88.9% and 87.9%, respectively. According to General Statistic Office, there are 91.9% companies optimistic that production volume will increase and remain stable in […]
- 27 / 08 / 2019 -
6 leading economic sectors in Central region
There are 6 coastal and marine economic sectors mainly developed in the Central region, which creating positives results. The Central region is the sea front of Vietnam, accounting for 50% of sea front provinces of the country (14/28 provinces), with the length of the coastline of 1,900 km, accounting for 60% of that of the […]
- 27 / 08 / 2019 -
Franchise explosion in Vietnam
Franchise has facilitated many foreign brands to break into Vietnam. In addition to franchise industry for food, beverage or education, franchising in goods retail industry is expected to popular in the future. With more than 93 million people, Vietnam is considered as one of three most vibrant retailing markets in Asia – Pacific region (with […]
- 25 / 08 / 2019 -
Guide to monitoring and responding to infectious diseases and diseases
On 17/07/2019, the Ministry of Health issued Circular No. 17/2019/TT-BYT guiding the supervision and response to infectious diseases and epidemics issued by the Minister of Health. The Circular is effective from 01/09/2019. Accordingly, in Article 6 of Circular No. 17/2019 / TT-BYT, there are provisions on monitoring contents, specifically: 1. For persons suffering from contagious […]
- 25 / 08 / 2019 -
No prosecuting criminal liability to evasion paying social, health, unemployment insurance crime in accordance with Article 2016 of Criminal Code
On 15/08/2019, Council of Justices of Supreme Court issued Resolution No. 05/2019/NQ-HĐTP coming into effect from 01/09/2019. According to the Resolution, social insurance evasion committed before 01 January, 2018 shall not be prosecuted. The evasion, indeed, shall be dealt with as follows: If the evasion is not sanctioned administratively and time limit for this administrative […]