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Maximum costs of SARS-CoV-2 test services are now regulated

On November 8, 2021, the Ministry of Health promulgates the Circular No. 16/2021/TT-BYT prescribing prices of SARS-CoV-2 test services.

Quarantine instructions to be applied to persons arriving from COVID-19 outbreak areas

According to the Official Dispatch No. 9472/BYT-MT of the Ministry of Health, regarding implementation of the Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP dated October 11, 2021, below are the instructions for medical quarantine and health monitoring of people arriving from epidemically-hit areas:

More employees on furlough due to their temporarily suspended labor contracts have access to aid

On November 6, 2021, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 33/2021/QD-TTg, amending the Decision No. 23/2021/QD-TTg regarding the aid package extended to employees and employers in a difficult situation arising from COVID-19.

Medical requirements for international tourists’ entry into Vietnam are now in effect

According to the Guidance No. 4122/HD-BVHTTDL dated November 5, 2021 on piloted reopening to international tourists travelling to Vietnam, in order to be eligible to enter Vietnam, they must meet the following medical requirements:

Are foreign employees entitled to Resolution No. 68’s aid?

Do foreign employees working in Vietnam who are forced into temporary leave from work, furlough or termination of their labor contracts due to Covid-19 have access to the aid package under the Resolution No. 68?

General Department of Taxation introduces new regulations of Circular No. 78/2021/TT-BTC regarding electronic invoices

On October 28, 2021, General Department of Taxation issues the Official Dispatch No. 4144/TCT-CS to introduce new regulations laid down in Circular No. 78/2021/TT-BTC in reference to invoices.

From 2022, oil and petrol prices to be adjusted every 10 days

This is mentioned in the Decree No.95/2021/ND-CP dated November 1, 2021 on amendments to the Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP regarding oil and petroleum business.

Instructions about livestock waste treatment are now ready for use

On October 26, 2021, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development issues the Circular No. 12/2021/TT-BNNPTNT, providing instructions about collection and treatment of livestock waste and agricultural by-products reused for other purposes.

Instructions about implementation of trade remedies under UKVFTA are now available

On October 29, 2021, the Minister of Industry and Trade issues the Circular No. 14/2021/TT-BCT, providing instructions for implementation of the Vietnam - UK Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) in terms of trade remedies.

Security deposits for travel service business to decrease by 80% until the end of 2023

On October 28, 2021, the Government promulgates the Decree No. 94/2021/ND-CP on amendments to the Decree No. 168/2017/ND-CP regarding the amount of security deposit for travel service business.

Solutions for developing modern payment services are now available

On October 28, 2021, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 1813/QD-TTg on approval of the Program for development of non-cash payment facilities in Vietnam for the 2016-2020 period.

Decree No. 92/2021/ND-CP to specify beneficiaries of tax exemption and reduction

The Government promulgates the Decree No. 92/2021/ND-CP providing detailed regulations on implementation of the Resolution No. 406/NQ-UBTVQH15, regarding several measures to support enterprises and people suffering Covid-19 impacts.

Deposit insurance coverage limit to go up as from December 12, 2021

On October 20, 2021, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 32/2021/QD-TTg regarding deposit insurance coverage limit.

How will tourism and cinemas reopen at different levels of epidemic risk?

On October 18, 2021, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issues Instructions No. 3862/HD-BVHTTDL for implementation of the Government’s Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP in the culture, sports and tourism sectors.

Instructions about offline classes at schools are now provided

Ministry of Education and Training issues the Official Dispatch No. 4726/BGDDT-GDTC regarding offline teaching at schools.

30% deductions for CIT payables in 2021 to be granted to various taxpayers

As provided in the Resolution No. 406/NQ-UBTVQH14 dated October 19, 2021 regarding measures to support enterprises and people affected by COVID-19, they will be entitled to a 30% deduction in CIT payable in 2021 if:

Preferential CIT rates to be applicable to special investment projects

On October 6, 2021, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 29/2021/QĐ-TTg regarding preferential treatment for special investment.

From January 1, 2021, a lot of Circulars on tax administration to become defunct

On September 29, 2021, the Minister of Finance issues the Circular No. 80/2021/TT-BTC, providing instructions about implementation of the Law on Tax Administration and the Decree No. 126/2020/NĐ-CP, elaborating on several articles of the Law on Tax Administration.

Employees are helped to own bank cards to receive financial aid under Resolution No. 116

Social Security of Vietnam issues the Official Dispatch No. 3068/BHXH-CSXH, providing guidance on implementation of the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 28/2021/QD-TTg.

Quarantine instructions for travelers from or to epidemic-hit areas are now available for use

According to the instructions from the Official Dispatch No. 8318/BYT-DP dated October 3, 2021 regarding COVID-19 testing and quarantine for travelers from or to epidemic risk areas, travelers from extremely high risk or high risk areas to equivalent or lower risk areas must take the following actions:

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