stricter rules and centralised regulator for multi level sales

Stricter rules and centralised regulator for multi-level sales

On May 14, the government issued Decree 42/2014/ND-CP regulating multi-level sales activities. Decree 42 took effect on July 1, 2014 and replaced Decree 110/2005/ND-CP. To detail certain provisions of Decree 42/2014/ND-CP, on July 30 the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular 24/2014/TT-BCT, which will come into effect from September 15.
greater clarity needed on preferential share details

Greater clarity needed on preferential share details

Preferential shares which are a unique characteristic of a joint stock company, can provide greater flexibility for business owners, but current laws seem to complicate matters.
bui river dyke upgrade mooted

Bui River dyke upgrade mooted

Authorities of Hanoi’s Chuong My District are studying a plan to repair and upgrade the Bùi River dyke using pre-stressed concrete to ensure safety for residents when floodwater overflows, said Dinh Manh Hùng, chairman of the district’s People’s Committee.
bui vien pedestrian hours to be lengthened

Bui Vien pedestrian hours to be lengthened

Authorities in District 1 in HCM City have proposed to expand and lengthen the opening time of the Bui Vien Pedestrian Street.
bui vien pedestrian street opens for tourists

Bùi Viện pedestrian street opens for tourists

Thousands of local and foreign tourists flocked to Bùi Viện Walking Street in the popular backpacker area of HCM City’s District 1 as it officially welcomed walkers at its grand opening last night.
bui doi cho lon banned from screening

“Bui doi Cho Lon” banned from screening

The Motion Pictures Office announced on June 7 that “Bui doi Cho Lon” (the gangs in Vietnam’s China town), a highly controversial film which has been strongly disapproved by the office for its overly gory, violent content and has caused quite a stir among netizens, has been officially banned from screening as the newly revised version remains basically the same as the original. 
hcm city to open bui vien pedestrian street

HCM City to open Bùi Viện pedestrian street

Bùi Viện Street in HCM City’s District 1 will be open to pedestrians between 7pm and 2am every day beginning July 15, according to the city’s Department of Tourism.
nominations for bui xuan phai love for hanoi awards announced

Nominations for Bui Xuan Phai - Love for Hanoi Awards announced

The The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports and Culture) daily of the Vietnam News Agency on August 5 announced ten nominations for the 12th “Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi” Awards.
bui vien pedestrian street bans vehicles as of july 15

Bui Vien Pedestrian Street bans vehicles as of July 15

Vehicles will be banned in Bui Vien Pedestrian Street, Ho Chi Minh city on a pilot basis as of July 15 to create habits for residents and tourists, according to People’s Committee of district 1.
bui vien street a night at the saigons drinking town

Bui Vien Street: A night at the Saigon's drinking town

What is a typical night at what is known as the ‘drinking town’ on Bui Vien Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s downtown area like?
ncb appointed former sun group ceo bui thi thanh huong as new chairwoman

NCB appointed former Sun Group CEO Bui Thi Thanh Huong as new chairwoman

Two new female executives have been appointed to the Board of Directors at National Commercial Joint Stock Bank (NCB).
indorama netherlands to acquire ngoc nghia plastics

Indorama Netherlands to acquire Ngoc Nghia Plastics

Indorama Netherlands B.V. (IVL) announced plans to buy Ngoc Nghia Plastics JSC, a leading enterprise in the plastic packaging industry.
quang nam improves value of ngoc linh ginseng

Quang Nam improves value of Ngoc Linh ginseng

The central province of Quang Nam is expanding Ngoc Linh ginseng cultivation and developing tourism to improve the value of the precious herbal plant.
ngoc hoi dong da victory celebrated

Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory celebrated

Thousands of people on Monday flocked to Dong Da Park in Ha Noi to celebrate the 226th anniversary of Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory led by national hero Nguyen Hue over Qing invaders.
chu ngoc anh dismissed from hanoi chairman post

Chu Ngoc Anh dismissed from Hanoi chairman post

Chu Ngoc Anh was dismissed from the position as Chairman of the 16th municipal People’s Committee (2021-2026 tenure) at a meeting of the Hanoi People’s Council on June 7.