E-identity and e-authentication would be used in online public administrative services provided by state agencies for organizations and individuals based on the user-centered principle and the sharing of identification information among various systems.

By 2025, Vietnam will develop an early warning system for trade remedy, according to Prime Minister Decision 316/QD-TTg dated March 8.

In furtherance of Prime Minister Directive 11, SBV on March 13 issued Circular 01 providing a number of measures to support enterprises affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including debt rescheduling, remission and reduction of loan interests and fees, and maintaining debt groups for borrowers.

The Prime Minister has recently requested implementation of solutions to remove difficulties for production and business so as to ensure social welfare and security in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liquidated damages is one of the important remedies that are widely known in various types of contracts. However, the validity of liquidated damages clause is still an uncertain thing under Vietnam’s law, giving rise to a number of disputes over this clause when being applied in Vietnam.

Managing Director of ASL LAW Pham Duy Khuong replies to a reader's queries regarding environmental impact assessment.

Under the scope of this article, the authors concentrate on force majeure to excuse civil liability under the laws of Vietnam, and the issues relevant to the implementation of loan agreements in the context of COVID-19.

Vietnam has decided to extend temporary residence permit for foreigners who are currently in the country and unable to leave because of travel restrictions or quarantine order related to COVID-19, according to the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security.

Vietnam invested USD 49.3 million abroad in the first three months of 2020, with the US being the biggest recipient.