Domestic property market faces uncertainty

The domestic real estate market is hoped to have growth in the fourth quarter of this year and before the Lunar New Year 2021 if, by this year-end, the domestic economy is restored to levels from before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Footwear sector to improve supply chain to take advantage of EVFTA

Việt Nam’s leather and footwear industry should improve its supply chain performance to take advantage of the milestone trade deal that Việt Nam has signed with the EU and to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, speakers said on Tuesday at an international footwear conference.

Administrative reforms would help unlock EVFTA's potential: EuroCham Administrative procedure reform is the key to unlocking the full potential of the Europe-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), said participants at a conference on Tuesday.

EVFTA a big opportunity for firms after COVID-19 shock: ministry The European Union Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will create significant opportunities for Vietnamese firms to recover and develop after the COVID-19 pandemic, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Quốc Khánh said at a conference on Monday in Hà Nội.

Chairman’s Statement of 36th ASEAN Summit

The following is the full text of the Chairman’s Statement of the 36th ASEAN Summit, which was held on June 26 in the form of video conference.

Law amending, supplementing Issuance of Legal Documents Law passed Notably, the NA ruled People’s Councils and People’s Committees at the district and communal level can issue legal documents.

NA passes EVIPA, Public-Private Partnership Law The agreement will replace current bilateral agreements on investments between Việt Nam and 21 countries in the European Union. The NA recognises and enables the enforcement of final judgements issued by a dispute settlement institution, designated to settle investment disputes between Việt Nam and the EU as well as EU’s members. 

Enterprises need legal counsel on 'force majeure' during COVID-19 Enterprises should carefully study the “force majeure” clauses in contracts and consult experts in assessing their rights and obligations pertaining to the clauses to resolve any disputes on contract performance obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have said.

Govt to keep pushing for cashless payment Non-cash payments have increased sharply in recent time in Việt Nam, but more efforts are needed to increase their rate, a conference heard in HCM City last week.

NA ratifies Convention 105 on Abolition of Forced Labour