Draft Circular on Inspection Procedures and Initial Inspection Exemption for Motor Vehicles

On September 6, 2024, the Ministry of Transport proposed a draft Circular on the procedures for inspection, exemption from initial inspection, and modification of motor vehicles and special-use motorcycles, including the addition of certain required documents for vehicle registration. *Required Documents for Presentation According to the draft Circular, in cases where a car is exempt […]
Draft Circular on Service Pricing in the Securities Sector Applicable at the Vietnam Stock Exchange and Its Subsidiaries, as well as the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation, Issued by the Minister of Finance

*Service Pricing in the Securities Sector at the Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) and Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC) On September 4, 2024, the Ministry of Finance issued and sought comments on the Draft Circular guiding service pricing in the securities sector applicable at the Vietnam Stock Exchange and its subsidiaries, as well as […]
Principles for the Use of the Information System and the National Database on Construction Activities

On September 6, 2024, the Government issued Decree No. 111/2024/NĐ-CP, which provides regulations on the information system and the National Database on Construction Activities. *Information System and the National Database on Construction Activities The Decree defines the information system and the National Database on Construction Activities as follows: - The information system for construction activities […]
Plan for the Implementation of the 2024 Law on National Defense, Security, and Industrial Mobilization

On September 7, 2024, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 936/QĐ-TTg regarding the plan for the implementation of the 2024 Law on National Defense, Security, and Industrial Mobilization. The key contents of the implementation plan are as follows: - Organizing the dissemination, education, and specialized training on the Law on National Defense, Security, and Industrial […]
Tax Policies and Customs Procedures for Non-Taxable Goods of Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs)

On September 4, 2024, the General Department of Customs issued Official Letter No. 4218/TCHQ-CCHĐH in response to inquiries from the Korean Business Association in Vietnam. Accordingly, in cases where goods such as components, accessories, and materials are brought into the domestic market for the purpose of replacing, repairing, or upgrading machinery, equipment, and molds of […]
Draft Circular on Load Capacity and Dimensional Limits for Roads

The Draft Circular specifies the load capacity and dimensional limits for roads as follows: The load capacity of a road is defined as the road's ability to withstand operational loads to ensure safe operation and the longevity of the road infrastructure. The relevant signs include: "Weight Limit for Vehicles"; "Vehicle Types Restricted from Crossing the […]
Draft Circular on Road Toll Station Operations

The Draft Circular stipulates the criteria for establishing road toll stations as follows: - The station must be approved by the competent authority in the feasibility study report of the investment project or in the proposal for the exploitation of road infrastructure assets. - It must implement an electronic toll collection system with no stops […]
Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 45/2022/ND-CP on Administrative Penalties for Environmental Protection Violations

The draft Decree proposes several new provisions, including: - Updating Authorized Positions: Revising the list of officials with the authority to impose penalties and issue administrative violation reports. This update accounts for changes in the organizational structure of the agencies responsible for specialized inspections, including the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Natural […]
Draft Decree Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of Certain Provisions of the Road Law No. 35/2024/QH15

On August 28, 2024, the Ministry of Transport is drafting a Decree detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Road Law 2024. The draft Decree covers: Road infrastructure planning; Road data database management; Classification of roads by management level; Naming, renaming, and road numbering; Land for road protection and maintenance; Road safety […]