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As from June 1, 2021, paper HI cards are not needed when visiting hospitals

Vietnam Social Security issues the Official Dispatch No. 1493/BHXH-CSYT regarding use of images of HI cards available on the VSS-ID application for use of HI-covered medical services.

Regulations on rating of COVID-19 prevention and control risks are taking effect

The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has issued the Decision No. 2686/QD-BCDQG regarding “Regulations on rating of COVID-19 prevention and control risks and relevant administrative measures”.

Government gives the nod to the 3rd reduction in electricity prices due to Covid-19

This is the highlight of the Resolution No. 55/NQ-CP dated June 2, 2021, regarding the plan for the 3rd reduction in electricity prices and bills due to Covid-19 impacts.

Instructions about health insurance costs of COVID-19 tests are available for use

The Ministry of Health has issued the Official Dispatch No. 4356/BYT-KHTC, providing instructions about health insurance costs of COVID-19 tests.

Regulations for prevention and reduction of illegal child labor are ready to apply

On May 27, 2021, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 782/QD-TTg, granting approval of the Program for prevention and reduction of illegal child labor for the 2021-2025 with vision towards 2030.

Medical declarations are mandatory for all workers at industrial parks

The Prime Minister has issued the Official Telegram No. 680/CD-TTg regarding assurance of COVID-19 safety for industrial parks.

Projects subject to preliminary EIA requirement are now made known

On May 21, 2021, the Government promulgates the Decree No.54/2021/ND-CP, regulating the preliminary environmental impact assessment (EIA).

New technical regulation on fire safety for houses and construction projects is now issued

The Ministry of Construction issues the Circular No. 02/2021/TT-BXD dated May 19, 2021 regarding QCVN 06:2021/BXD – National Technical Regulation on fire safety for houses and construction projects.

Preferential tariff schedules for implementation of UKVFTA are now available for use

On May 21, 2021, the Government promulgates the Decree No. 53/2021/ND-CP regarding Preferential Export Duty and Specially Preferential Import Duty Schedules of Vietnam for implementation of UKVFTA during the period of 2021-2022.

New regulations to be set forth in the National Technical Regulation on construction planning

On May 19, 2021, the Ministry of Construction issues the Circular No. 01/2021/TT-BXD regarding QCVN 01:2021/BXD – the National Technical Regulation on construction planning.

New National Technical Regulation on apartment buildings is now issue

The Ministry of Construction issues the Circular No. 03/2021/TT-BXD regarding promulgation of the National Technical Regulation QCVN 04:2021/BXD on apartment buildings.

Securities service prices continue to be reduced till December 31, 2021

On May 14, 2021, the Ministry of Finance promulgates the Circular No. 30/2021/TT-BTC on extension of the effect of the Circular 14/2020/TT-BTC, amending the Circular No. 127/2018/TT-BTC, regulating securities service prices.

Amount of financial support to be offered to unionists and employees impacted by COVID-19

Vietnam General Confederation of Labor issues the Decision No. 2606/QD-TLD regarding offering urgent support package to unionists and employees stricken by the 4th Covid-19 outbreak starting from April 27, 2021.

04 signs indicate the need for special tax supervision

On May 17, 2021, the Ministry of Finance promulgated the Circular No. 31/2021/TT-BTC, prescribing risk management as part of tax administration activities.

New regulations on Table of codes of export and import categories are going to take effect

The General Department of Customs has issued Decision No. 1357/QD-TCHQ, issuing the Table of codes of export and import categories and instructions for use.

Responses to queries about administrative sanctions in the customs sector are now given

The General Department of Customs issues the Official Dispatch No. 2224/TCHQ-PC dated May 13, 2021 on implementation of the Decree No.128/2020/ND-CP, prescribing administrative penalties for violations arising in the customs sector.

Application requirements for extension of work permits for foreign workers are now in effect

On May 6, 2021, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs issues the Decision No. 526/QD-LDTBXH, announcing revised administrative procedures in the employment sector.

Instructions for conducting Covid-19 tests in new context are now in use

On May 10, 2021, the Ministry of Health issues the Official Dispatch No. 3848/BYT-DP regarding implementation of SAR-CoV-2 tests in the new context.

Real estate and securities credit quality needs to be strictly controlled

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issues the Official Dispatch No. 3029/NHNN-TTGSNH dated April 29, 2021 of several issues arising from operations of credit institutions and foreign bank branches.

Tourist accommodation establishments have to conduct COVID-19 safety self-assessment

On May 11, 2021, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issues the Official Dispatch No. 1518/BVHTTDL-TCDL, requesting strengthening of COVID-19 safety assessments of tourist accommodation establishments nationwide.

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