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List of highly disadvantaged areas in which employees may retire at earlier ages

The Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs promulgates Circular No. 19/2021/TT-BLDTBXH on list of highly disadvantaged areas as the basis for determination of eligibility for retirement before the normal retirement age (early retirement).

Increase in support for workers who have accidents and must return home before the expiration of contracts

On December 31, 2021, the Prime Minister promulgated Decision No. 40/2021/QD-TTg on the overseas employment support fund.

Indexation rate of monthly salary as the basis for social insurance payment from January 01, 2022

On December 31, 2021, The Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs promulgated Circular No. 36/2021/TT-BLDTBXH prescribing indexation rate of monthly salary and income after payment of social insurance contributions.

08 new templates of contracts for real estate trading come into force from March 1, 2022

This content is mentioned in Decree No. 02/2022/ND-CP dated January 06, 2022 on guidelines for Law on Real Estate Trading .

Amendments to administrative penalties relating to COVID-19

The Government promulgates Decree No. 124/2021/ND-CP amending Decree No. 117/2020/ND-CP on administrative penalties in medical sector including administrative penalties relating to COVID-19.

Procedures for issuance of permit for guest worker service provision

On December 15, 2021, the Minister of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs promulgates Circular No. 20/2021/TT-BLDTBXH on the Database system of Vietnamese guest workers.

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.

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