Project 30: Simplifying nearly 5,000 administrative regulations
21/02/2011
The Master Plan of Administrative Procedure Simplification in the fields of state management for the period 2007 - 2010 is being carried out comprehensively at all levels, engaging all state administrative agencies, citizens and businesses.
Lawmakers consider law on capital city
18/02/2011
Immigration management and higher administrative fines were among the National Assembly Standing Committee's top concerns as it discussed the draft Law on the Capital City yesterday.
Decree No. 10/2011/ND-CP
14/02/2011
On 26 January 2011, the Vietnamese Government issued Decree No. 10/2011/ND-CP amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 141/2006/ND-CP dated 22 January 2006 issuing the list of legal capital levels of credit institutions (Decree 10).
Regulations on bid review process
09/02/2011
On 30 December 2010, the Ministry of Planning and Investment issued Circular No.01/2011/TT-BKHDT providing for bid review works of organizations and individuals participating in bid review.
New law increases transparency
26/01/2011
The amended Law on Securities passed last year and taking effect this July 1 includes notable provisions which will help the nation's securities market develop more transparently and efficiently.
Administrative sanctions in press and publication
26/01/2011
On 06th January of 2011, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No.02/2011/ND-CP on administrative sanctions in press and publication field. Decree 02 will take effect as of 25th February 2011, replacing Section 1, Section 2, and Article 52, Article 53 of Section 8 of Chapter II of Decree No.56/2006/ND-CP dated 6th June 2006.
Experts discuss competition law
31/12/2010
HCM CITY — The Competition Law, which became effective in 2004, should contain more specific language about penalties and fines, experts said.
New requirements on occupational safety in executing consutruction works
22/12/2010
On December 3, the Ministry of Construction issued Circular No.22-2010-TT-BXD on occupational safety in executing construction works ("Circular 22"). Circular 22 provides in details requirements on ensuring safety during the execution of construction works and liabilities of the relevant parties.
New laws issued on elections, inspections and administration
20/12/2010
President Nguyen Minh Triet has signed into law the Law on National Assembly and People's Council Elections (revised); the Law on Inspection and the Law on Administrative Litigation and the Resolution on the implementation of Administrative Litigation.
Mining, civil service, consumer laws issued
20/12/2010
President Nguyen Minh Triet yesterday promulgated three new laws including the Law on Consumer Rights Protection, the amended Law on Minerals, and the Law on Public Officials and Civil Servants which were passed by the National Assembly during its 8th session.
New regulations on maintenance of construction works
20/12/2010
On 6 December 2010, the Government promulgated Decree No.114/2010/ND-CP on maintenance of construction works. Accordingly, where the construction works are put into operation the owners or their authorized representatives, the administrators, or the users shall be responsible for the maintenance works.
Income tax registration process simplified
08/12/2010
The Ministry of Finance issued Circular No 175/2010/TT-BTC on November 5, amending Circular No 84/2008/TT-BTC of September 2008 on registration for personal income taxes. Accordingly, an income tax registration dossier includes:
Reporting obligation of foreign invested companies
08/12/2010
Starting from 15 January 2011, State owned enterprises and foreign invested enterprises and projects must submit regular reports to the competent authorities of statistics and investment management. This is the new regulations promulgated by Decision No.77/2010/QD-TTg dated 30 November 2010 of the Prime Minister.
Decree clarifies charter capital rules
03/12/2010
The Government issued Decree No 102/2010/ND-CP on October 1, including regulations issued pursuant to the 2005 Law on Enterprises. Decree 102 replaces Decree No 139/2007/ND-CP of September 5, 2007 (Decree 139), getting rid of unreasonable provisions while clarifying confusing provisions on corporate governance.