NEW LAWS
Tuesday , Nov 18, 2008, Posted at :16:06 (GMT+7)
New law allows dual citizenship for overseas Vietnamese, foreigners

The Law on Citizenship the National Assembly passed on November 13 allows overseas Vietnamese and foreigners to acquire Vietnamese citizenship while also retaining their old nationality.

Thursday , Oct 09, 2008, Posted at : 15:28 (GMT+7)
Checkpoints get authority to stop overloaded vehicles

The Ministry of Transport and Communications has passed a new regulation giving officials at checkpoints the authority to prohibit overloaded vehicles from plying on the road.

Saturday , Sep 13, 2008, Posted at : 10:36 (GMT+7)
Decree Helps Overseas Vietnamese Own Houses
The Ministry of Construction has issued a draft decree that will make it easier for Viet Kieu (Overseas Vietnamese) to own homes in Viet Nam.
Friday , Sep 26, 2008, Posted at : 17:27 (GMT+7)
Viet Nam’s Anti-Corruption Strategy Pondered

The Vietnamese government’s draft of an anti-corruption strategy was discussed at an international workshop held in Ha Noi on Thursday. Most of the participants highly appreciated the strategy, but they also pointed out some issues needs to be improved.

Saturday , Jul 05, 2008, Posted at : 18:16 (GMT+7)
State-run Enterprises to Shrug off Gov’t Pay Scale

Directors, deputy directors and chief accountants at state-run enterprises can enjoy much higher salaries beyond what have been stipulated earlier as the labor ministry is mulling a plan to permit such firms to determine their own pay scales for senior employees.

Thursday , Jun 26, 2008, Posted at : 16:20 (GMT+7)
New Law Allows Foreigners to Own Houses

The President’s Office yesterday announced a new resolution permitting foreign individuals and entities to buy houses as of January 1 next year.

Other news
Resolution on Foreigners Buying Homes Examined (Saturday , Apr 12, 2008,12:47 GMT+7 )
Advertising of 4.5% Alcoholic Drinks to Be Banned (Saturday , Dec 15, 2007,11:36 GMT+7 )
Banks Rev Up for New Transfer Demands When Cash Stock Purchases End Next March (Friday , Nov 23, 2007,16:37 GMT+7 )
Viet Nam Imposes New Tax on Stock Income (Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007,17:50 GMT+7 )
MoC Proposes Progressive and Punitive Taxes to Cool Realty Rage (Friday , Nov 02, 2007,16:15 GMT+7 )
Vietnamese Passports to be Valid for Ten Years (Tuesday , Oct 09, 2007,17:25 GMT+7 )
Strict Rules on Violation of Labor Export Imposed (Thursday , Sep 13, 2007,17:59 GMT+7 )
New Regulations on Strikes (Tuesday , Jul 31, 2007,17:09 GMT+7 )
Identity Cards to Be Issued in Seven Days (Thursday , Jul 05, 2007,15:52 GMT+7 )
New Laws Take Effect (Wednesday, Jul 04, 2007,15:49 GMT+7 )