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Acts lead to revocation of science and technology enterprise certificates

On November 17, 2021, the Minister of Science and Technology issues the Circular No. 10/2021/TT-BKHCN, providing guidance on implementation of the Decree No. 13/2019/ND-CP regarding science and technology enterprises.

25% of trade fairs to be held digitally by 2025

According to the Decision No. 1968/QD-TTg dated November 22, 2021, approval the Project “Strengthening application of information technology and digital transformation for trade promotion activities during the 2021-2030 period", in order to enhance the application of information technology in terms of digital transformation for trade promotion activities, the Prime Minister sets the targets to be achieved by 2025 as follows:

Certificates of covered leave valid up to 30 days-off for each medical visit

According to the Official Dispatch No. 1492/KCB-PHCN&GD dated November 19, 2021, regarding issuance of documents included in application packages for payment of social insurance coverage to covered employees, the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment under the control of the Ministry of Health requests healthcare establishments to issue and manage certificates of leave eligible for social insurance allowance in accordance with the Circular No. 56/2017/TT-BYT dated December 29, 2017.

Conditions for trades in corporate bonds with credit institutions are ready for use

On November 10, 2021, the SBV’s Governor promulgates the Circular No. 16/2021/TT-NHNN, dealing with trades in corporate bonds involving credit institutions and foreign bank branches.

From 2022, limitation period for enforcement of invoice-related administrative penalties to be extended

On November 16, 2021, the Government promulgates the Decree No. 102/2021/ND-CP, prescribing administrative penalties for violations arising from tax, invoice, insurance business and lottery business activities.

More imports are subject to 0% preferential tariff rate

The Government promulgates the Decree No.101/2021/ND-CP, amending the Decree No. 57/2020/ND-CP and the Decree No.122/2016/ND-CP on the Schedule of Export Duties and the Schedule of Preferential Export Duties.

RCEP Agreement officially in force as from January 1, 2022

On November 16, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issues the Official Dispatch No. 7268/BCT-DB giving announcement of the entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement.

Self-formatted certificates of compulsory fire and explosion insurance are now allowed

On November 8, 2021, the Government issues the Decree No. 97/2021/ND-CP, amending the Decree No. 23/2018/ND-CP dated February 23, 2018 on compulsory insurance fire and explosion insurance.

Maximum costs of SARS-CoV-2 test services are now regulated

On November 8, 2021, the Ministry of Health promulgates the Circular No. 16/2021/TT-BYT prescribing prices of SARS-CoV-2 test services.

Quarantine instructions to be applied to persons arriving from COVID-19 outbreak areas

According to the Official Dispatch No. 9472/BYT-MT of the Ministry of Health, regarding implementation of the Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP dated October 11, 2021, below are the instructions for medical quarantine and health monitoring of people arriving from epidemically-hit areas:

More employees on furlough due to their temporarily suspended labor contracts have access to aid

On November 6, 2021, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 33/2021/QD-TTg, amending the Decision No. 23/2021/QD-TTg regarding the aid package extended to employees and employers in a difficult situation arising from COVID-19.

Medical requirements for international tourists’ entry into Vietnam are now in effect

According to the Guidance No. 4122/HD-BVHTTDL dated November 5, 2021 on piloted reopening to international tourists travelling to Vietnam, in order to be eligible to enter Vietnam, they must meet the following medical requirements:

Are foreign employees entitled to Resolution No. 68’s aid?

Do foreign employees working in Vietnam who are forced into temporary leave from work, furlough or termination of their labor contracts due to Covid-19 have access to the aid package under the Resolution No. 68?

General Department of Taxation introduces new regulations of Circular No. 78/2021/TT-BTC regarding electronic invoices

On October 28, 2021, General Department of Taxation issues the Official Dispatch No. 4144/TCT-CS to introduce new regulations laid down in Circular No. 78/2021/TT-BTC in reference to invoices.

From 2022, oil and petrol prices to be adjusted every 10 days

This is mentioned in the Decree No.95/2021/ND-CP dated November 1, 2021 on amendments to the Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP regarding oil and petroleum business.

Instructions about livestock waste treatment are now ready for use

On October 26, 2021, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development issues the Circular No. 12/2021/TT-BNNPTNT, providing instructions about collection and treatment of livestock waste and agricultural by-products reused for other purposes.

Instructions about implementation of trade remedies under UKVFTA are now available

On October 29, 2021, the Minister of Industry and Trade issues the Circular No. 14/2021/TT-BCT, providing instructions for implementation of the Vietnam - UK Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) in terms of trade remedies.

Security deposits for travel service business to decrease by 80% until the end of 2023

On October 28, 2021, the Government promulgates the Decree No. 94/2021/ND-CP on amendments to the Decree No. 168/2017/ND-CP regarding the amount of security deposit for travel service business.

Solutions for developing modern payment services are now available

On October 28, 2021, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 1813/QD-TTg on approval of the Program for development of non-cash payment facilities in Vietnam for the 2016-2020 period.

Decree No. 92/2021/ND-CP to specify beneficiaries of tax exemption and reduction

The Government promulgates the Decree No. 92/2021/ND-CP providing detailed regulations on implementation of the Resolution No. 406/NQ-UBTVQH15, regarding several measures to support enterprises and people suffering Covid-19 impacts.

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