Do licenses for water resource exploitation require an environmental impact assessment?
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:10:00
Mr. Ban Van Nam's company (Bac Kan) has several projects that involve water exploitation for rural domestic water supply. These projects were decided for investment and had their economic and technical reports approved from 2020-2021 (before the effective date of the 2020 Environmental Protection Law), and they were not subject to the requirement of conducting an environmental impact assessment report as per the 2014 Law.
What documents are needed to open an account for foreign investors?
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:11:00
Ms. Nguyen Thanh Thuy (Ho Chi Minh City) works for a foreign company. The company plans to invest in Vietnam and wants to open a payment account in Vietnam to prepare for the investment.
Can a project undergo appraisal fees from two entities?
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:11:00
Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hoang inquired whether, in the case of a project that requires appraisal from both a specialized construction agency (Department of Construction) and an expert body of the investment decision maker (functional department of the district's People's Committee), the appraisal fee could be charged twice for these two units.
Identifying Projects in the Component Manufacturing Category
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:11:00
Mrs. Duong Quynh Anh's company (Vinh Phuc) specializes in inspecting, assembling, and welding headphone components. Ms. Quynh Anh inquired whether the inspection project falls within the category of component manufacturing, electrical, and electronic equipment production, and whether it is listed among the types of activities that could pose environmental pollution risks.
How is changing the currency unit in accounting regulated?
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:11:00
The change from one accounting currency unit to another accounting currency unit can only be carried out at the beginning of a new accounting year.
What documents are required for applying for a construction competency certificate?
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:11:00
Ms. Le Thi My T. (Quang Nam) submitted an application for the first-time issuance of a Grade III construction competency certificate at the Department of Construction, along with all the required documents as stipulated.
How are taxes and fees applied to land excavation for construction?
Sat, 26 Aug 2023 14:11:00
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh Company (Gia Lai) operates in the field of transportation construction consulting. In the process of preparing the design dossier for the construction drawing of a transportation project, there is a requirement for land excavation for the construction of the road with a compaction ratio of K0.95.
Can civil servants pursue a master's degree on their own?
Sat, 26 Aug 2023 14:11:00
The current legal regulations do not prohibit officials and civil servants from enhancing their capabilities and educational qualifications.
Is it right or wrong to require employees to pay the entire insurance?
Sat, 26 Aug 2023 14:11:00
Mr. Nguyen Dan (Quang Binh province) inquired whether a company (the employer) demanding employees to pay the entire 32% portion of social insurance (SI) and health insurance (HI) which fall under the responsibility of the employer is correct or not.
New regulation removes obstacles for issuing construction professional certificates
Sat, 26 Aug 2023 14:11:00
Government Decree No. 35/2023/NĐ-CP dated June 20, 2023, stipulates appropriate specialization criteria for granting professional certificates in the field of construction activities related to the design of mechanical and electrical works. This no longer excludes projects involving power lines and transformer stations.
