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The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a circular guiding certain provisions of the Law on Money Laundering Prevention and Control.

New regulations on the operation of money exchange agents of bordering countries and eligibility requirements for foreign loans without the Government’s guarantee will officially take effect from August, 2023.

Vietnam needs to issue regulations and an overall strategy for developing the agri-tourism real estate market, according to experts.

Ạuthorities of Indonesia’s Bali have recently issued new regulations for foreign tourists to address the increasing number of law violations on this resort island.

There are increasing concerns the prolonged vaccine shortage may soon lead to the resurgence of infectious diseases in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has introduced regulations for the sales of products under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme.

Exporting fresh fruit in the context of China implementing Decrees 248, 249 and strengthening cold-chain food imports control were the topics of discussion at a workshop in the south central province of Binh Thuan on August 19.

As from January 22, domestic passengers, regardless of their vaccine status, will no longer have to take a SARS-CoV-2 testing before their flight, with the exception of passengers from areas with a very high pandemic risk (red areas). ​

New regulations in the draft Law on Insurance Business (amended) will help businesses reduce costs and take the initiative in business activities thanks to simplified administrative procedures.

The Government has recently issued Decree No.11/2021/ND-CP providing regulations on the allocation of sea areas to organisations and individuals for exploitation and use of marine resources.

Cambodia’s Inter-Ministerial Committee to Combat COVID-19 on December 5 announced new regulations on the implementation of disease prevention measures and quarantine for all travelers entering the country, which will be effective from December 12.

A seminar was held on October 29 in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), to disseminate new regulations relating to Vietnamese workers working in the RoK under the Employment Permit System (EPS) programme.

A circular on new regulations for customs risk management will come into effect on January 1 next year to helping businesses comply with regulations and clear customs more easily.

Privately-placed corporate bonds can no longer be sold within their first year of issuance, according to a new decree.

Prawn and uncooked prawn products for human consumption exported to Australia will have to follow new regulations from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment from July 1, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The age of second-hand aircraft imported into Vietnam is among new regulations in the Government’s Decree 89/2019/ND-CP.

The Myanmar government recently announced new regulations to make it easier for foreign tourists to enter the country.

A circular amending and supplementing several provisions of Circular 32/2013/TT-NHNN guiding the implementation of regulations on restricting the use of foreign currencies in the territory of Vietnam became effective on May 13.

Despite initial hiccups, most of Vietnam’s car firms are now complying with import rules that were tightened early last year, according to Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued new regulations on the implementation of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) of the European Union, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.