On September 18, 2023, the Government issued Decree 70/2023/ND-CP (Decree 70) to amend and supplement a number of articles of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP which governs foreign employees working in Viet Nam and the recruitment and management of Vietnamese employees working for foreign organizations, individuals in Viet Nam. Decree 70 takes effect from September 18, 2023.
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Some notes on fee collection and payment in secured transaction registration
In order to meet the practical situation’s needs and ensure compliance with new legal regulations on secured transactions and other related regulations, the Ministry of Finance has issued Circular 61/2023/TT-BTC providing regulations on the fees, the regimes of collection, payment, management, and use of fees in the field of secured transaction registration (Circular 61). Accordingly, Circular 61 will take effect from November 15, 2023 and amend and supplement several contents related to the application scope and fees applied.
Read moreNew regulations of the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights (amended)
On April 26, 2023, the National Assembly promulgated the Law on Protection of Consumers Rights 2023 (LPCR 2023) replacing LPCR 2010. LPCR 2023 has addressed the limitations and shortcomings of the LPCR 2010 while also amending and supplementing numerous new provisions to enhance the quality of consumer rights protection in various transactions. LPCR 2023 has come into effect since July 01, 2024.
Read moreOutstanding points of Decree 65/2023/ND-CP on procedures for establishment of industrial property rights
On August 23, 2023, the Government promulgated Decree 65/2023/ND-CP providing details for several provisions and measures for implementation of the Law on Intellectual Property on industrial property, protection of industrial property rights, rights to plant varieties, and state management of intellectual property. This Decree takes effect from the date of signing.
Read moreNew regulations on compulsory insurance in construction investment activities
On September 6, 2023, the Government promulgated Decree 67/2023/ND-CP on compulsory civil liability insurance of motor vehicle owners, compulsory fire and explosion insurance, compulsory insurance in construction investment activities.
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