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Maximum commissions under guest worker broker agreement

On December 15, 2021, the Minister of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs promulgates Circular No. 21/2021/TT-BLDTBXH guiding the Law on Vietnamese Guest Worker.

Regulations on Customs dossier submission to clear congestion of goods due to Covid-19

On December 24, 2021, the Ministry of Finance promulgated the Circular No. 121/2021/TT-BTC on customs procedures for import goods, Customs dossier submission and physical inspection of goods during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Decrease in fees for processing applications for licenses for export/import of radioactive materials (RAM)

On December 22, 2021, the Minister of Finance promulgated Circular No. 116/2021/TT-BTC on amendments to Circular No. 287/2016/TT-BTC providing for fees and charges in atomic energy sector, and collection, transfer, management and use thereof.

Quarantine not mandatory for people entering Vietnam for short-term working (short-term visitors)

On December 24, 2021, the Ministry of Health promulgates the Official Dispatch No. 10943/BYT-MT providing medical guidance on prevention and control of Covid-19 for people allowed to enter Vietnam for short-term working (less than 14 days).

Guidance on confirming Covid-19 infections with rapid test

This is a content of the Official Dispatch No. 11011/BYT-KCB dated December 28, 2021 on testing for confirming people infected with COVID-19 and discharging patients from the hospital.

Rates of SI and HI contributions to be paid by/for foreign employees in 2022

As from January 1, 2022, foreign employees will be subject to the requirement concerning payment of contributions to SI and HI policies under the Decree No. 143/2018/ND-CP. Specific regulations are as follows:

Guidance on procedures for grant of vaccine passports is now available for use

As prescribed in the Decision No. 5772/QD-BYT dated December 20, 2021 regarding issuance of forms and procedures for grant of vaccine passports, the passport granting procedures are described as follows:

Using foreign loans for study tours is prohibited

On December 16, 2021, the Government promulgates the Decree No. 114/2021/ND-CP regarding management and use of Official Development Assistance (ODA) and soft loans provided by foreign donors.

Electronic prescriptions have the same legal value as paper prescriptions

According to the Circular No. 27/2021/TT-BYT on making up electronic prescriptions promulgated by the Minister of Health, electronic prescriptions that are prescriptions written, displayed, digitally signed, shared and filed in electronic form will have the same legal value as paper prescriptions.

Tariff quotas for import of salt and poultry eggs to take effect in 2022

On December 16, 2021, the Minister of Industry and Trade promulgates the Circular No. 24/2021/TT-BCT regarding the principles of regulation of tariff quota-based import of salt, poultry eggs and tobacco in 2022. According to this Circular, the tariff quotas on imports of salt, poultry eggs and tobacco in 2022 are as follows:

02 levels of aid to be given to union members and employees infected with Covid-19

Vietnam General Confederation of Labor issues the Decision No. 3749/QD-TLD dated December 15, 2021, regarding payment of aid to union members and employees affected by Covid-19.

Regulations on domestic tax accounting documents are ready to take effect

According to the Circular No. 111/2021/TT-BTC, regarding guidance on accounting for domestic taxes, that is issued on December 14, 2021, content, methods for preparation and signing of tax accounting documents must conform to regulations laid down in the Accounting Law to ensure that they contain all information required as per clause 2 of Article 12 in the Circular No. 111/2021/TT-BTC.

New instructions about medical quarantine for passengers entering Vietnam

The Ministry of Health issues the Official Dispatch No. 10688/BYT-MT regarding disease prevention and control measures to be applied to people entering Vietnam.

More non-reimbursable expenses to be paid for protection of citizens abroad

On December 10, 2021, the Minister of Finance promulgates the Circular No. 110/2021/TT-BTC, regarding budgeting, management, use and settlement of expenditures on protection of Vietnamese citizens and legal persons abroad.

Instructions on how to report spam messages, calls and emails are now ready for use

According to the Circular No. 22/2021/TT-BTTTT, elaborating on implementation of the Decree No. 91/2020/ND-CP regarding protection against spam messages, emails and calls, users can report and give evidence of spam messages by:

Guidance on periodic exams for elementary students is provided

According to the Official Dispatch No. 5766/BGDDT-GDTT dated December 13, 2021, providing guidance on education and assessment of elementary students taking the general education program in response to Covid-19, periodic exams must be held seriously, assess learning quality correctly, or may be divided into multiple groups, depending on examinees and disease developments.

Regulations on origin information shown on product labels to be revised

On December 9, 2021, the Government promulgates the Decree No. 111/2021/ND-CP, amending the Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP regarding product labels, whereunder regulations on product origin are revised.

From January 1, 2022, pensions and social insurance benefits to increase by 7.4%

On December 7, 2021, the Government promulgates the Decree No. 108/2021/ND-CP on adjustments in pensions, social insurance benefits and monthly allowance. According to this Decree, from January 1, 2022, the following beneficiaries are entitled to monthly retirement pensions, social insurance benefits and allowance arising in December 2021 that are adjusted to increase by 7.4%:

Special Consumption Tax deferral to be granted to domestically manufactured or assembled automobiles

As provided in the Decree No. 104/2021/ND-CP dated December 4, 2021 on granting special consumption tax deferral to domestically manufactured or assembled automobiles, the Government gives its consent to deferral of special consumption taxes on domestically manufactured or assembled automobiles that are due in October and November 2021.

Banks get permission to issue cards online

On November 16, 2021, the State Bank of Vietnam issues the Circular No. 17/2021/TT-NHNN, amending the Circular No. 19/2016/TT-NHNN, prescribing bank card operations. According to this Circular, card issuers can issue debit cards, credit cards and prepaid cards bearing names of individual cardholders online.

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