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A bundle of measures to subsidize enterprises in the context of COVID-19 is now getting under way

On September 9, 2021, the Government issues the Resolution No. 105/NQ-CP regarding support for enterprises, cooperatives and business households in the COVID-19 context.

Old-age pension benefits paid to employees at bankrupt companies owing SI contributions are now announced

On September 6, 2021, Vietnam Social Security issues the Official Dispatch No. 2802/BHXH-CSXH regarding SI benefits paid to employees at bankrupt companies owing SI contributions.

Interest subsidies granted to Covid-19 stricken borrowers are applied until June 30, 2022

On September 7, 2021, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam promulgates the Circular No. 14/2021/TT-NHNN amending the Circular No. 01/2020/TT-NHNN, concerning debt rescheduling; interest and fee reduction or exemption; debt non-restructuring for the purpose of supporting customers stricken with Covid-19.

Instructions about construction cost estimation are available for use

According to the Circular No. 11/2021/TT-BXD providing instructions about determination and management of construction investment costs which is in effect as of October, the estimate of costs of a construction contract (with respect to projects funded by public investment, non-public investment state capital and PPP projects) includes the followings:

New regulations on form and duration of master’s degree programs are ready to take effect

On August 30, 2021, the Minister of Education and Training issues the Circular No.23/2021/TT-BGDDT setting forth the enrollment and training Regulations for master’s degree programs.

Are foreign workers entitled to temporary suspension from payment of SI contributions due to Covid-19?

Are foreigners working in Vietnam and paying compulsory SI contributions temporary suspended from paying SI contributions to the pension or death benefit fund due to Covid-19 impacts?

20 underlying health conditions require hospital treatment in case of infection with Covid-19

This is the highlight of the 2021 Decision No. 4156/QD-BYT, issuing Instructions for home-based care of Covid-19 patients.

Construction occupational safety and health costs are now announced

This is the highlight of the Circular No. 10/2021/TT-BXD dated August 25, 2021, providing guidance on the Decree No. 06/2021/ND-CP regarding construction quality management and the Decree No. 44/2016/ND-CP regarding occupational safety inspections.

Principles of interest rate subsidy for small and medium startups are about to take effect

On August 26, 2021, the Government promulgates the Decree No. 80/2021/ND-CP, elaborating and providing guidance on implementation of several articles of the Law on Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME).

Guidance on transportation by motor vehicles during epidemic prevention and control period is given

Ministry of Transport has just issued the Decision No. 1570/QD-BGTVT on issuance of provisional instructions about traffic management and epidemic control for transportation by motor vehicles during the Covid-19 prevention and control period.

Online preschool education is not permitted

On August 24, 2021, the Ministry of Education and Training issues the Directive No. 800/CT-BGDDT regarding implementation of objectives in the academic year 2021-2022 in response to COVID-19, continuation in reform and determination to reach educational and training targets.

Management of import and export of key production goods must be strengthened

On August 23, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issues the Directive No. 10/CT-BCT on strengthening the management of export and import of several goods used for supporting domestic production and consumption activities.

Meal allowance of 1 million dong is paid to each "three-on-the-spot” employee

Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has just issued the Decision No. 3089/QD-TLD on providing meal allowances for unionists and employees implementing the "three-on-the-spot" working regime at businesses within the provinces and cities applying social distancing measures under the Prime Minister's Directive No. 16/CT-TTg.

Several new regulations on compulsory social insurance is coming in use as from September 1, 2021

From September 1, 2021, many new regulations on compulsory social insurance laid down in the Circular No. 06/2021/TT-BLDTBXH, amending the Circular No. 59/2015/TT-BLDTBXH, is taking effect, including:

Approaches for assessment of results of lower and upper secondary education subjects are about to be in use

On July 20, 2021, the Minister of Education and Training issues the Circular No. 22/2021/TT-BGDDT regulating assessment of lower and upper secondary education students.

Individual access to safe digital platforms to be boosted

On August 18, 2021, the Ministry of Information and Communications issues the Directive No. 49/CT-BTTTT regarding promotion of development and use of safe and healthy digital platforms.

9 steps in dealing with F0 cases at workplace are now made known

On August 16, 2021, the Ministry of Health issues the Official Dispatch No. 6666/BYT-MT regarding instructions about Covid-19 prevention and control at workplace.

Amounts of general provisions of credit institutions are now specified

This is the highlight of the Circular No. 11/2021/TT-NHNN, prescribing classification of assets, amounts and methods of setting up risk provisions and use of provisions for handling of risks arising from operations of credit institutions and foreign bank branches.

Assessment regulations for ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants are now in effect

On August 9, 2021, the Ministry of Finance issues the Decision No. 1529/QD-BTC regarding assessment regulations for ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants.

Roadmap for application of new regulations on helmets is now announced

The Ministry of Science and Technology issues the Circular No. 04/2021/TT-BKHCN dated June 15, 2021 regarding National Technical Regulation on protective helmets for motorcycle and moped users (QCVN 2:2021/BKHCN).

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