Laws in Vietnam

Criminal Law is one of the most important law in every countries including Vietnam. Therefore, if you wish to understand the Vietnamese law system, you need to make sure that you can understand the basic principles of Vietnam Criminal Law.  The 1999 Criminal Law which was amended in 2011 is in effect at the moment. However, on the 1st July 2016, the new 2015 Criminal Law will be brought into effect to replace the 1999 Criminal Law . In this session only, we would take an overview look to the basic principles of 1999 Criminal Law since there is no significant change in the core principles between the current Criminal Law and the upcoming Criminal Law . The principle on basis of penal liabilities This principle has been a core one in many other Criminal Code from different countries. It infers that only the one who violated the regulations of the Criminal Code will be brought into account. On the other hand, a person who has did something bad only in the eyes of soci...

The Ministry of Planning and Investment on April 21 inaugurates a fund intended to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as this is the Government’s commitment to back growth of the SME sector and the economy as a whole. A source told the Daily that with total chartered capital of VND2 trillion (US$89.72 million), the fund will make loans with interest rates of 5-7%, lower than those offered by commercial banks, for SMEs with feasible projects. The fund will also entrust banks to offer loans with preferential interest to eligible businesses. It will manage capital allocated to it by the State and other sources to fund programs to help SMEs improve their competitiveness and governance, and upgrade their facilities. It also finances the development of supporting industries. The fund targets firms meeting requirements specified in the ministry’s Circular 13/2015/TT-BKHDT on businesses in priority areas.

The Ministry of Finance will replace municipal and provincial authorities to set registration fees for all assets, except for those of houses and land, to ensure the same levels will be applied nationwide if a draft decree is issued. Under the prevailing regulations, registration fees for assets are decided by governments of provinces and cities, leading to different levels in different localities. However, the ministry will be assigned to calculate registration fees for vessels, motor boats, barges, cruise ships, aircraft, motorcycles, autos, trailers and semi-trailers, among others under the Government’s draft decree. The registration fees in the draft decree are almost the same as the current levels, with 1% of the total value applied to vessels, motor boats, barges, cruise ships, and aircraft; 10% to autos with less than 10 seats; and 2% to motorbikes. However, bikes of individuals and organizations in cities and towns would be subject to 5% for the first registration and...

The government has conducted random inspections regarding software copyrights at half a thousand companies in the last ten years. Counterfeit software used by enterprises is still rampant and puts them at high risk of cyber crime during this time of global integration.   The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with police conducted random inspections of 541 enterprises with over 27,000 computers from 2006-2015. Numerous software violations were detected during the inspections and fines worth more than VND8.6 billion (about $387,000) were issued.  "We have dealt with 100 per cent of requests to inspect and resolve issues regarding copyrights violations and counterfeit sofware,"  deputy chief inspector of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tran Van Minh told a seminar yesterday.  "Intellectual property rights are a critically important part of the TPP commitments, especially in computer software. Vietnamese enterpr...

Noi Bai Airport is not too big to be lost; however, for precaution, you should reference the following information, especially the old and children. International arrival passengers Step 1 : Embarking for Terminal: After Passenger Boarding Bridges or bus, passenger will proceed to the central of the terminal for health screening and immigration. Step 2: Quarantine and immigration check: Passenger will proceed for health check by going through the temperature scanner dually located in front of immigration counters before completing immigration formalities. Step 3:  Proceeding to Baggage claim area:After completing immigration procedures, passengers will use the escalator to go to the first floor for claiming their baggage. Step 4:  Baggage claim: Passengers can get their luggage at one of six baggage conveyors; Passengers having unexpected luggage conditions will make a claim to Lost & Found desk of their airlines. Step 5:  Customs...

Hard finding public transportations in Noi Bai airport? We suggest you should read all following vital information to have a best selection for your journey. Taxi: There are 12 concessionaire taxi firms at Noi Bai International Airport including: Taxi service is provided for all flights of the days including weekends and holidays. Requirements for taxi cars in service at Noi Bai Airport: below 6 years life time, availability of POS, sealed meter, assurance of hygiene and safety. Hotline is noticed on friendly position. Hotline is noticed on friendly position. Non concessionaire taxi firms are not allowed to pick up passenger after driving them to Noi Bai Airport from Ha Noi city. Coach: Coaches of 16-45 seats of concessionaire firm are parked at Hall C, E, first floor, Terminal 1 and East End – West End, first floor, Terminal 2. Basic fare is 40,000 VND/pax/time.  Baggage is free of charge. Service is provided for all flights of the days including weekends and holi...

If you has just stop in Noi Bai airport for few hours, these are some necessary tips that we suggest you should take note to have a good flight. International arrival passenger taking domestic connecting flight Passenger follows immigration procedures for International arrival passenger of Noi Bai airport. After customs clearance, passenger proceeds to arrival hall. Passenger takes free Shuttle Bus to Domestic Terminal (T1). Shuttle Bus stop is located on the first lane of International Terminal (T2) (details can be found on International Terminal layout – first floor). International arrival passenger taking international connecting flight Passenger follows the signage to approach the check in counters for connecting flight (there are 6 counters at the centre of second floor, before immigration). Without taking immigration process, passenger then follow the escalator from the second floor to the third floor to approach the place for the security check for passenger...