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New regulations govern granting of work permits

New regulations govern granting of work permits

Decree No 11/2016/ND-CP, dated February 3, 2016, which details the implementation of granting of work permits to foreign nationals working in Viet Nam, has replaced Decree No 102/2013/ND-CP.
European visitors set to rise on visa exemptions

European visitors set to rise on visa exemptions

The Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) expects tourist arrivals from five western European countries to increase by 50 per cent in the next three years as visa exemption norms kicked in this month.
Viet Nam, France announce plans to remove trade barriers

Viet Nam, France announce plans to remove trade barriers

Viet Nam and France have agreed on the necessity to remove trade barriers in market approaches through bilateral dialogue, including Viet Nam lifting a ban on French beef.
Insurance policies for foreign workers

Insurance policies for foreign workers

Foreign nationals working in Viet Nam can avail of several insurance schemes, in which the participation of the enterprises they work for has been made mandatory.
New circular guides prize-winning electronic game businesses

New circular guides prize-winning electronic game businesses

The Ministry of Finance has issued a circular to regulate the operation of electronic gambling businesses. The circular stipulates that businesses can decide on the number of machines they operate, but cannot go over the number indicated on their business certificates.
Tourism bodies want to keep visa waiver

Tourism bodies want to keep visa waiver

The HCM City Tourism Association continues to petition the Government to retain the visa waiver scheme for nationals of seven countries — and in fact to expand it — and not to hike visa fees.