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Legal Updates | Vietnam Law and Legal Forum magazine Vietnam Law & Legal Forum Magazine Lao, Cambodian officials benefit from ethnic affairs training program Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has approved a program on training and sharing knowledge on ethnic affairs for Lao and Cambodian officials. Plan issued to implement National Marine Spatial Planning Premier orders faster public investment disbursement Vietnam committed to supporting nuclear weapon-free world: Ambassador Vietnam delivers report at session on Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Party chief’s trip to enhance cooperation with Indonesia, Singapore, ASEAN: official Social housing must be prioritized over commercial accommodation: PM UNICEF hails Vietnam’s public school tuition waiver policy as investment in future Vietnam chairs 75th meeting of Initiative for ASEAN Integration Task Force Nation pursues Global Coal-to-Clean Power Transition Statement Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the plan to implement the Global Coal-to-Clean Power Transition Statement which aligns with Vietnam’s commitment to low-carbon development and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. New Law enacted to create legal corridor for protecting Fatherland's airspace With 47 articles arranged in seven chapters, the Law on People’s Air Defense, which will take effect on July 1 this year, is expected to create a legal framework for people’s air defense activities, help better manage activities related to unmanned aerial vehicles and other aerial vehicles, and ensure air defense safety. Revised law increases retirement age for army officers Coming into force on December 1, 2024, the Law amending a number of articles of the Law on Officers of the Vietnam People’s Army , is expected to provide a legal foundation for developing a contingent of officers of the Vietnam People’s Army in the new context. Law sets out more fire safety requirements for residential, commercial buildings From July 1, buildings used for both residential and commercial purposes will have to meet more fire safety requirements in addition to general conditions for residences, according to the 2024 Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue. PM demands comprehensive reports on delayed investment projects Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested comprehensive reports on delayed investment projects and those with challenges in order to take measures to remove the bottlenecks for immediate implementation. Vietnam approves carbon market development project By June, Vietnam will complete the legal framework for the exchange of greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits, including development of mechanisms for carbon credit trading and offsetting, and establish necessary infrastructure for carbon market operations. Country to improve legal framework for atomic energy development and application The Prime Minister has recently approved a decision to improve the legal system, policies, and the state management agency on atomic energy in accordance with international practices. PM requests focus on key tasks right after Lunar New Year holiday Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 4 directed ministries, agencies, local authorities, organizations, and individuals to immediately resume work after the Lunar New Year holiday. Hundreds of trillion dong to be invested in domestic seaport system by 2030 By 2030, Vietnam will need more than VND 350 trillion to invest in its port system, including some VND 73 trillion for public maritime infrastructure and VND 279 trillion for port terminals. Legislature completes legal framework for pharmacy chains, online drug trading The National Assembly on November 21, 2024, passed the Law revising a number of articles of the 2016 Pharmacy Law, which is expected to create a legal corridor for development of new pharmaceutical business methods. Premier orders support for workers staying on construction sites during Tet Competent ministries, sectors and localities must provide care and support for workers remaining on construction sites during the Tet holiday, according to Official Dispatch 06 issued by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 25. Law on Health Insurance revised to provide more benefits for patients Patients diagnosed to suffer certain rare diseases, serious diseases, or diseases requiring surgery or advanced technology application may have examination and treatment costs wholly covered by the health insurance fund at the law-specified benefit levels without having to go through hospital referral as under current regulations. National action plan for circular economy till 2035 issued The Deputy Prime Minister on January 23 signed Decision 222/QD-TTg, promulgating the national action plan for putting circular economy into practice until 2035. New law aims at facilitating geological and mineral management The Geology and Mineral Law, which was passed on November 29, 2024, and will come into force on July 1 this year, is expected to help create a consistent and unified legal framework for the management and exploitation of geological resources and minerals. Healthcare data connection, sharing to be promoted From January 10, data on medical examination and treatment, population and civil status will be interconnected to serve the implementation of sickness, maternity and health rehabilitation allowance regimes in the electronic environment, according to Decision 69/QD-TTg recently issued by the Prime Minister. New Law against human trafficking helps improve efficiency of human trafficking fight Taking effect as of July 1 this year, the 2024 Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Combat is expected to improve the legal framework for combating human trafficking. Vietnam adopts nation program to conserve endangered wildlife species By 2030, all endangered, precious and rare wildlife species prioritized for protection will have plans on management and monitoring in place at nature reserves, biodiversity-rich areas and biodiversity conservation facilities. Law on Notarization expected to facilitate digital transformation in notarial activities From July 1, e-notarization will be formally carried out by either in-person or online mode, according to the 2024 Law on Notarization. Revised Law grants trade union rights to foreign employees Compared to its 2012 version, the revised Law on Trade Unions adds a provision on the rights of foreign employees who have foreign citizenships and currently working in Vietnam, and organizations of employees at enterprises to join the Vietnamese Trade Union. Revised Electricity Law expected to better ensure national energy security Coming into force on February 1, the new Law on Electricity contains revised provisions on power development master plans, investment in construction of power projects and development of renewable and new energies, which is expected to contribute to achieving the country’s growth and national energy security goals. 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