Update February, 22 2012 17:18:08
February, 08 2012 09:59:38
Circular No 37/2011/TT-BKHCN takes effect on February 11. Issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology on December 27, the new circular provides detailed guidance for implementation of Decree No 97/2010/ND-CP on sanctions for administrative violations of industrial property rights.
January, 18 2012 09:57:38
Law to clarify State's price control powers
The National Assembly last month began debating the draft Law on Pricing.
December, 21 2011 09:17:15
Legal framework restricts gold market
The nation's gold market caught public attention this year when the domestic gold price skyrocketed even beyond global prices.
November, 23 2011 12:26:59
New law on accounting violations
The Government promulgated Decree No 39/2011/ND-CP last May, amending Decree No 185/2004/ND-CP on penalties for administrative violations in accountancy. Decree No 39 took effect on August 1.
November, 09 2011 09:16:00
Stricter conditions set for bond issues
The value of the nation's bond market is meagre relative to those in other countries in the region, representing just 17 per cent of the GDP in Viet Nam compared to 74 per cent in Singapore, 53 per cent in China, and 82 per cent in Malaysia.
October, 26 2011 09:19:47
Investors call for land law revision
Since its enactment in 2003, the Land Law has effectively governed the rights and obligations of land users.
October, 12 2011 09:20:00
Commercial Law inconsistent with other laws
The National Assembly's passage of the Commercial Law in 2005 was a significant event in promoting commerce and a healthy business climate.
September, 28 2011 09:51:41
Mediation offers alternative to suing
Mediation in commercial disputes operates without the intervention of public officials. When a commercial dispute arises, the disputing parties may propose and approve involving an impartial and neutral third party (the mediator)...
September, 14 2011 09:35:59
Legal basis for administrative procedures
Administrative procedures are set forth in a number of regulations, with Government Resolution No 38/CP of 1994 and Prime Minister's Decision No 136/2001/QD-TTg of September 17, 2001 providing the foundational documents for the nation's programme of administrative reforms between 2001 and 2010.
August, 31 2011 09:17:30
Ministry adopts 10-year tax reform plan
Viet Nam successfully realised a ten-year tax reform programme ending in 2010, putting in place a tax system that meets the requirements of a market economy and membership in the World Trade Organisation (WTO).