Wide coverage in revamped Labour Code provisions

Wide coverage in revamped Labour Code provisions

Decree No.152/2020/ND-CP, which took effect in February, provides some major amendments to the regulations on non-nationals working in Vietnam.
Foreigners buying residences in Vietnam: shortcomings in implementation guidance

Foreigners buying residences in Vietnam: shortcomings in implementation guidance

Authorities are making efforts to issue guidance in removing problems for non-nationals when buying property.
Overseas buyers pin hopes on ease of restrictions

Overseas buyers pin hopes on ease of restrictions

Luxury and high-end residences up and down Vietnam have attracted much interest from foreigners since 2015 when the government permitted non-nationals to own property in the country.
Da Nang treasures contributions of foreigners: city leader

Da Nang treasures contributions of foreigners: city leader

Da Nang has appreciated the contributions and accompany of foreigners in the city in a tough year of 2020, and hoped to continue to receive more assistance from foreign individuals, organisations and businesses during the recovery process in the city and the central region as a whole, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh.
Free stay permit waivers extended until November 30

Free stay permit waivers extended until November 30

The Immigration Department will extend its visa waiver programme for another month, officials have announced.
Foreigners in Thailand urged to renew visas

Foreigners in Thailand urged to renew visas

The Immigration Bureau (IB) of Thailand has urged foreigners who have been stranded in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic to renew their visas before the end of an exemption which falls on September 26.
Ministry asks for continued domestic tourism stimulus programmes

Ministry asks for continued domestic tourism stimulus programmes

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a document, asking tourism management departments, tourism associations and businesses to continue carrying out domestic tourism stimulus programmes in the remaining months of 2020.
Foreigners purchased about 16,000 real estates in Vietnam

Foreigners purchased about 16,000 real estates in Vietnam

Foreigners have bought some 16,000 housing properties across the country since they were allowed to do so in 2015, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (HoREA).
Real estate expert proposes policy allowing foreigners to own land

Real estate expert proposes policy allowing foreigners to own land

A policy allowing foreign individuals and organisations to buy and own houses and construction works in Vietnam will help lure investment and high quality human resources from the outside to the country for national development, according to Nguyen Tran Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam Real Estate Association.
Foreign homeowner levels refuse to budge

Foreign homeowner levels refuse to budge

With few foreigners yet to register for ownership of properties in Vietnam, there have been calls to significantly raise the ownership cap to entice more overseas buyers.
Vietnam’s second-home segment on the rise

Vietnam’s second-home segment on the rise

Kenneth Atkinson, founder and senior board adviser at Grant Thornton Vietnam, shares with Bich Ngoc his opinion on the future for Vietnam’s second home market.
Vietnam to halt entry to all foreigners since March 22 due to COVID-19

Vietnam to halt entry to all foreigners since March 22 due to COVID-19

The Vietnamese Government has decided to temporarily suspend entry of all foreigners since March 22 due to swift and complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical facilities capable of COVID-19 diagnosis, treatment for foreigners

Medical facilities capable of COVID-19 diagnosis, treatment for foreigners

The Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Health has announced the list of medical facilities capable of providing COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment services to foreigners.
Gov't halts visa issuance to foreigners to staunch COVID-19

Gov't halts visa issuance to foreigners to staunch COVID-19

The Government has decided to temporarily halt visa issuance to foreigners for 30 days, applicable since March 18.
Foreign ministry informs entry-exit policies for foreigners over COVID-19

Foreign ministry informs entry-exit policies for foreigners over COVID-19

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on March 14 answered reporters’ queries about entry and exit policies for foreigners who are subject to temporary suspension of entry into Vietnam within 30 days from 12:00 on March 15, 2020.
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