In light of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks, IP Vietnam issued Notice No. 8181/TB-SHTT ("Notice 8181") on 9 September 2021 granting further deadline extensions for IP applicants.

In response to the Covid-19 crisis, many courts around the world and specifically in Southeast Asia are strengthening their electronic filing systems and shifting to virtual hearings.

The Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam has ceased receiving direct filings in its Hanoi headquarters since July 23, 2021.

Vietnam government approves vaccine certificates from 72 countries and territories.

The government of Vietnam announced five nations have accepted the country's vaccination certificate for the purposes of international travel requirements.

The government of Vietnam will update its entrance requirements beginning 1 Jan. 2022. All fully vaccinated travelers or travelers recovered from COVID-19 and who can present a negative COVID-19 PCR test...

As the Covid-19 situation in Vietnam has not improved since the beginning of August 2021, the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Office) has issued Notice No. 8181/TB-SHTT...

Recently, the authorities in key manufacturing hubs in the South of Vietnam, have issued orders requiring manufacturers to either create a production bubble or stop production until further notice.

The main administrative penalties under Decree 117 are reprimands and fines.

The government of Vietnam adjusted entrance requirements for international travelers. All persons traveling to Vietnam will be required to take an RT-PCR or RT-LAMP COVID-19 test...

The Government on 8 April 2020 issued Decree 41/2020/ND-CP on extension of deadlines for taxes and land rental payment

In light of difficulties caused by the 4th wave of COVID-19 the government issued Resolution 116 with financial support packages for employees and employers.

Recently, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a heavy impact on the economy of the world in general and of Vietnam in particular.

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving a substantial realignment of global supply chains. Governments and companies are assessing whether to keep export-oriented production in China...

In 2020, thanks to its outstanding Covid-19 prevention, Vietnam became one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investors looking to move its production out of pandemic-ridden China.

The government of Vietnam updated its short-stay visitor requirements on 24 Dec. 2021. Select travelers, such as skilled workers, expert workers, business managers and those traveling...

As Vietnam continues to fight the latest wave of the Covid-19 pandemic with strict social distancing measures, the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Office)...

Thus, within 24 hours, the employer must immediately notify the nearest medical facility when detecting that the employee is sick or is suspected of having the disease.

Recently, the Government Office has received proposals from several provincial People's Committees on extending the current wind FiTs because many projects are being delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic

After almost 2 years of limited access, it will become easier for foreigners with a business visa, visa exemption, temporary or permanent residence cards, overseas Vietnamese and their family members to enter Vietnam.