To remove some obstacles and difficulties for enterprises in using the Science and Technology (S&T) Development Fund, the Ministry of Science and Technology has issued Circular 05/2022/TT-BKHCN guiding the use of the Science and Technology Development Fund of enterprises (Circular 05). Circular 05 takes effect from June 1, 2022, replacing and abrogating several regulations set forth in Joint Circular 12/2016/TTLT-BKHCN-BTC.
Read moreAn e-transaction law for the digital age
The Law on E-Transactions from 2006 requires an upgrade. Nguyen Hung Quang and Tu Thi Phuong Uyen from NHQuang & Associates look at the detail of a draft amendment in the works to closing current legislative gaps.
Read moreFacilitating business transactions in the electronic environment
According to Lawyer Nguyen Hung Quang the implementation of the Law on Electronic Transactions (amended) will have a great impact on building the digital economy, limiting negativity and corruption in transactions with State agencies.
Read moreESG and the National Action Plans for Responsible Business Practices in Viet Nam (NAP)
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) practices originate in businesses’ proactive responses to the needs of their environment, society, and employees. Companies apply CSR or ESG not just to comply with laws but to uphold important standards that are not yet required by law.
Read moreLegal Newsletter No. 05/2022
In order to meet the practical requirements of socio-economic development and ensure the consistency with relevant legal provisions, the Draft Law on E-Transactions (amended) is being drafted by the Ministry of Information and Communication and now in the process of collecting public comments.
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