It is not necessary to form the National Election Council as a regular institution, according to Mr. Phung Quoc Hien, Chairman of the National Assembly (NA)’s Finance and Budget Committee.
Law-makers resume legislative work for the new year
National Assembly steps up legislative work in 2015
NA Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu grants Vietnam Law and Legal Forum an interview about legislative and external relation activities of the National Assembly in 2014 as well as orientations for 2015.
Salient points of the new law on courts
The new Law on Organization of People’s Courts (the Law) was passed by the Vietnamese National Assembly on November 24, 2014, and will take effect on June 1, 2015.
Ministry reports delays in issuing implementing regulations
Delays in the issuance of implementing regulations remain a challenge for lawmakers this year as no signs of documents to implement new laws effective early this year can be seen.
Foreigner surety for family visit
A temporary card holder may stand surety for his/her spouse and under-18 children to stay with him/her within the validity duration of his/her temporary residence card.
Customs sector to push up administrative reform
The General Department of Customs on January 13 issued a decision promulgating the plan on the customs sector’s administrative reform in 2015.
Vietnam land price framework, water surface rents and a number of problems in actual practice
The land price framework will serve as the basis for provincial-level People’s Committees to determine land price tables applicable in their localities.
New Law on Public Investment
Taking effective on January 1 this year, the Public Investment Law (the Law) aims to improve the effectiveness of public investment management in line with international practices.
Protection of people’s interests under Quoc Trieu Kham Tung Dieu Le
According to ancient books and documents, “Quoc Trieu Kham Tung Dieu Le” was promulgated in 1777 under King Le Hien Tong’s reign, containing 31 regulations, all on litigation.
Resolution No. 85/2014/QH13 of November 28, 2014
On the collection and casting of votes of confidence on persons holding positions elected or approved by the National Assembly or People’s Councils
Vietnam’s draft Civil Code: 10 debatable issues
A public consultation on the draft revision of the 2005 Civil Code has been launched to collect opinions of people from all walks of life, inside and outside the country.
Taking security over assets attached to land in Vietnam: law and practice
In principle, a security interest cannot attach in an asset before the securing party has acquired ownership over it. The rights of the secured creditor arise only upon acquisition of the asset.
Xen lau no, Thai ceremony honoring witch doctors
As spring comes with apricot trees blossoming white in northwestern forests, Thai villagers flock to the home of their witch doctor to hold a special ceremony called xen lau no.
Hai Duong strives to contribute more to national growth
Located 60 kilometers to the east of Hanoi and in the center of the northern key economic region, Hai Duong, a Red River delta province, borders six provinces.
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