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Thứ Năm, 31 tháng 1, 2019

86 new business registrations forms and templates are available for use

This is the highlight of the Circular No. 02/2019/TT-BKHDT amending and supplementing certain articles of the Circular No. 20/2015/TT-BKHDT dated December 1, 2015. Specifically, this Circular provides 86 forms and templates designed for use to apply for registration of enterprises or business households, including: - 5 application forms for enterprise registration and 5 attached sample lists such as List of shareholders, partnership members and representatives; -...

Thứ Tư, 30 tháng 1, 2019

Foreign investment in Vietnam surges

HCMC - New foreign investment approvals in Vietnam during the year to January 20 reached US$1.9 billion, rocketing by 51.9% year-on-year, according to the latest report by the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment. As of January 20, up to 226 new projects obtained investment certificates, with total registered capital of some US$805 million, surging by 81.9% year-on-year. In addition, 72...

Chủ Nhật, 27 tháng 1, 2019

World Bank says private capital key to Vietnam’s energy needs

Vietnam needs to create an enabling environment for private players to drive the next wave of energy investments, the World Bank said. In the report titled "Maximizing Finance for Development in Vietnam’s energy sector" issued Monday, the bank called for a new approach to financing electricity and gas investments to fit the country’s changing macroeconomic and sectoral contexts. "Given the limited fiscal space (official developmental assistance...

Thứ Tư, 23 tháng 1, 2019

Meeting with Victor Schachter on Jan 18th, 2019 on Development of Mediation & ADR in Vietnam

On January 18th, 2019, ANT Lawyers’ representatives Mr. Tuan Nguyen, and Ms. Thuy Do received Mr. Victor Schachter – the Founder and the President of The Foundation for Sustainable Rule of Law Initiatives (FSRI) at ANT Office Building, A9 Xuan Phuong Garden, Tran Huu Duc Street, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi. FSRI is a non-governmental organization which provides training, education and counseling to a range of legal providers in developing...

Thứ Hai, 21 tháng 1, 2019

Lots of regulations on management of medical equipment are supplemented

This is the noticeable contents of the Decree No. 169/2018/ND-CP amending and supplementing the Decree No. 36/2016/ND-CP on management of medical equipment. The Decree provides supplements to a lot of regulations on management of medical equipment as follows: - All certificates of completion of training in classification of medical equipment which were granted before December 31, 2018 are valid for 3...

Thứ Tư, 16 tháng 1, 2019

Decision No. 33/QD-BCT of anti-dumping investigation for some products of aluminum, alloy or non-alloy originated from China (AD05).

On Jan 10th, 2019, Trade Remedies authority of Vietnam (Ministry of Industry and Trade) has promulgated Decision No. 33/QD-BCT on investigation into imposition of anti-dumping measures for some products of aluminum, alloy or non-alloy which are in bar, stick and shape form originated from China (Case number AD05). Summary of the case: The requesting party is four (04) shaped aluminum manufacturers representing...

Thứ Hai, 14 tháng 1, 2019

Important Matters on Intellectual Properties Rights Registration in Vietnam

In the process of development of global business, the growth of multinational corporations or business will help individuals and companies to bring their products to the world. In addition to bringing their products to customers, the protection of intellectual property rights for products created is extremely important and necessary. We would like to highlight important matters when registering for intellectual property rights protection in...

Thứ Năm, 10 tháng 1, 2019

Some Amendments to Business Registration As of October 10th, 2018 by Decree 108/2018/ND-CP

Decree 108/2018/ND-CP amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree 78/2015/ND-CP effective from 10/10/2018, has stipulated new points of business registration. The new decree stipulates clearly some contents on procedures of business registration, especially not needing to seal on the business registration documents and clarifying the power of attorney for individuals to establish an enterprise without notarization or certification...

Thứ Ba, 8 tháng 1, 2019

Regulation on time limits for evaluation of online bid documents comes into effect

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has recently promulgated the Circular No. 05/2018/TT-BKHDT elaborating on preparation of reports on evaluation of bidding documents for procurements in which contractors are selected via the national bidding network system. The Circular prescribes the time limit for evaluation of bidding documents via the E-HSDT system as follows: - The maximum time limit is...

Chủ Nhật, 6 tháng 1, 2019

Legal Regulations in Purchasing Real Estate in for Foreigners in Vietnam

Vietnam has become a better place for foreigners to visiting and staying. Many chose Vietnam as home and they come to Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang… to buy real estates for living. Many foreigners consider seeking understanding and with the advisory of their real estate lawyers in Vietnam to purchase the property under their name for best interest protection. There are a number of foreigners seek to cooperate...

Thứ Tư, 2 tháng 1, 2019

Certain provisions of 2012 Labor Code will be amended

The Law on Amendments and Supplements to 37 Laws relating to planning and the XIVth National Assembly’s Resolution No. 72/2018/QH14 prescribes certain contents of the 2012 Labor Code which have been and will be amended or supplemented, including: - Delete the word “planning” in clause 2 of Article 235 on state management of labor. - Intend to amend and supplement Chapter XIII on trade unions with a view to giving permission for establishment of...