Like other Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam is facing diverse environmental issues due to its rapid economic growth and industrialization. The “Resolution No. 35/NQ-CP on a number of urgent issues in environmental protection”, which was promulgated in 2013, has identified seven issues as the country’s challenges as listed below. As seen in items 1 and 4 of the list, water pollution has been recognized as a major problem in Vietnam. Air pollution has also become a concern in large cities due to the sharp increase of automobiles and motorcycles. Awareness about soil pollution has also raised in recent years. As mentioned later, the country’s “Law on Environmental Protection of 2014” also refers to soil pollution control.
Waste management is also of a major interest in the country. The “Prime Minister’s Decision No. 2149/QD-TTg on approving the national strategy for integrated management of solid waste up to 2025, with a Vision to 2050” has set numerical targets not only for management of municipal wastes but also for that of industrial wastes. Additionally, regulations on collection of e-wastes were promulgated in August 2013. Companies all over the world are concerned about its enforcement because it introduced the scheme of extended produce responsivities (EPR) in Vietnam.
In the field of energy conservation, a system of laws and regulations was developed in 2010, stipulating detailed rules on energy-saving labels for products and energy efficiency management in facilities, such as factories and shopping complex. In particular, consumer awareness on products with energy-saving labels is increasing, and a survey conducted at consumer electronics retailers in large cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has revealed that the sales of products with energy-saving labels have increased by about 10-15% .
Regarding management of chemicals, after the promulgation of the “Law on Chemicals” in 2007, implementing regulations for the Law were set successively, developing a scheme for proper chemical management.
In Vietnam, in addition to the National Assembly, state bodies, central ministries and other governmental agencies have the right to enact legal documents. There are many types of legal documents in Vietnam but the legal system in the field of environment can be summarized as below.
In Vietnam, the right to enact constitution and a law (Luat) are given only to the National Assembly while the aforementioned ministries/agencies have the right to establish legal normative documents including ordinances (Lenh), resolutions (Nghi Quyet), decrees (Nghi Dinhe), decisions (Quyet Dinh), directions (Chi Thi), and circulars (Thong Tu). The hierarchical relationships among these legal documents are determined pursuant to the relationships between the ministries/agencies that issued the documents or as stated in premises of such legal documents.
Environmental standards in Vietnam can be roughly classified into two types: Vietnamese National Standard (TCVN) and National Technical Regulation (QCVN). TCVN and QCVN are issued pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations (68/2006/QH11), which was established in June 2006. The features of each are summarized as follows.
Previously the country had set environmental standards and emission standards as TCVNs (voluntary standards). But in recent years they have been set as QCVNs (mandatory regulations). This means emission standards have become legally binding.
The Law on Environmental Protection defines the basic principles and direction for overall environmental management in Vietnam as a basic environmental law of the country.
Vietnam enacted its first environmental law relatively recently, in 1993. Prior to that, in 1991, the National Plan for Environment and Sustainable Development 1991-2010, the country’s first policy that aimed to achieve both economic development and environmental protection, was set[2]. Then, in 1993, the proposed Law on Environmental Protection was approved by the National Assembly as a law to comprehensively deal with environmental issues. The Law then came into effect on January 10, 1994. Subsequently, in 1995, environmental standards and emission standards for air, water, soil, etc. were established. Multiple implementing rules for EIA were also issued from 1994 to 1995. Besides, before and after the promulgation of the Law on Environmental Protection of 1993, the state government promulgated various environmental laws successively (e.g., Law on Forest Protection and Development of 1991, Law of Land Use of 1993, Law on Water Resources of 1998, etc.).
Then the Law on Environmental Protection was fully revised in 2005 (52/2005/QH12). The former version of the Law (1993) had 55 articles while the revised one (2005) had 136 articles, which are almost doubled. The major revisions include the clarification of each provision and the establishment of a separate chapter on waste management[3].
Then, on June 23, 2014, the current version, the Law on Environmental Protection of 2014 (55/2014/QH13) was promulgated. The Law consists of 170 articles in 20 chapters and came into effect on January 1, 2015.
[1] Currently the Law on Environmental Protection of 2014 is under review for full revision (as of December 2019). A draft of the law that was published on December 13, 2019 consists of 176 articles in 17 chapters and 4 annexes, stipulating newly introduced management systems (e.g. waste audit scheme for factories). The draft has a large impact on business activities and is worth paying attentions to.
[2] http://www.rrcap.ait.asia/pub/soe/vietnam/overview/environmental_management_and_legislation.htm
[3] http://www.env.go.jp/earth/coop/oemjc/H18_csr_asia/H18_all.pdf
Framework of EHS laws and regulations in Vietnam.
| Category | Theme |
|---|---|
| Overall |
Overview, Environmental Standards Vietnam, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations |
| Chemical | Chemicals |
| Waste | Waste Management |
| Energy | Energy Conservation |
| Water | Water Management |
| Air | Air Pollution Control |
| Soil | Soil Pollution Control |
| Other Pollution | Noise, Vibration, Odor |
| OSH | Occupational Safety and Health |
| Others |
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On October 16, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia), functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), published Decision 01/KL-HC on chemical regulatory inspection result of Tan Thanh Produce …
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On September 19, 2024, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) published Draft Circular on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of Circular 01/2022/TT-BTNMT on Enforcement Climate …
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On September 12, 2024, a Draft Law on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (hereinafter “the Draft”) was …
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On October 10, 2024, Vietnamese government promulgated Circular 19/2024/TT-BCT stipulating Amendment 1:2024 to the National Technical Regulation QCVN 05A:2020/BCT on the Manufacturing, Trade, Use, Storage, and Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals. …
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On July 26, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) operating under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Notice No. 882/HC-CNHC on Strengthening of the Control of Restricted Chemicals …
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On July 17, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated Decree 90/2024/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing Decree 57/2022/ND-CP Stipulating Lists of Narcotic Substances and Precursors, which entered into force on the same day. …
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On August 29, 2024, Vietnamese Drug Crime Investigation Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) functioning under the Ministry of Industry and …
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On August 14, 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam promulgated Notice No. 460/TB-BTNMT Stipulating the Second Edition of the List of Recycling Facilities for Products …
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On August 13, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam published and solicited public comments on two draft regulations: 1) Draft Circular on Regulations for Specific Energy …
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On June 27, 2024, the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety was passed by the Vietnam National Assembly. This law consists of 8 chapters and 89 articles, providing for …
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On August 13, 2024, the Government of Vietnam promulgated “Prime Minister’s Decision 13/2024/QD-TTg on Updating the List of GHG Emitting Facilities that must Conduct Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories.” This decision …
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On June 29, 2024, the National Assembly of Vietnam promulgated Law No. 42/2024/QH15 on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosive Materials and Support Instrument (hereinafter referred to as “the new …
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On May 16, 2024, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 53/2024/ND-CP on the Detailed Regulations for Implementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Water Resources (hereinafter ”the …
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On May 2, 2024, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh promulgated Directive No. 13/CT-TTg on Strengthening Carbon Credit Management to Implement the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The PM Directive clarifies …
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On May 10, 2024, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 50/2024/ND-CP Partially Amending Decree No. 136/2020/ND-CP on Detailed Guidance on the Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Decree …
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On July 3, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated Decree No. 80/2024/ND-CP Governing Direct Power Trading between Renewable Energy Power Producers and High-Volume Power Users (hereinafter referred to as “the Decree”). …
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On March 31, 2024, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 34/2024/ND-CP on the List of Dangerous Goods and Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road and Inland Waterways (hereinafter referred to …
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On April 1, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated “Decision No. 262/QD-TTg on the Implementation Plan for the Vietnam National Power Development Plan 2021-2030 with a Vision for 2050” (hereinafter referred …
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On April 15, 2024, the Vietnamese government publicized Draft Decree Governing Direct Power Trading between Renewable Energy Power Producers and High-Volume Power Users (hereinafter referred to as “the Draft”). The …
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On March 22, 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam published Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing the Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions …
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On March 27, 2024, Vietnamese government promulgated Decree No. 33/2024/ND-CP on the Management of Chemicals Governed by the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of …
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On February 7, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated Decision No. 165/QD-TTg on approving Vietnam’s Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy through to 2030, with a vision toward 2050 (hereinafter referred to as …
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On March 25, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released the Draft Amendment to the National Technical Standard QCVN 05A:2020/BCT on the Manufacture, Trade, Use, Storage …
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On January 9, 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport published a draft National Technical Regulation (QCVN) on Safety Technology and Environmental Protection for Automobiles (hereinafter “the Draft”) and invited comments …
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On March 13, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released a draft amendment to the Law on Chemicals (hereinafter the “Draft”). The revising work of the …
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On March 13, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released a draft amendment to the Law on Chemicals (hereinafter the “Draft”). The revising work of the …
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On December 29, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 28/2023/TT-BTNMT on Economic and Technical Standards for Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Measurement, Reporting …
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On January 17, 2024, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam published a Draft Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Human Rescue (hereinafter “Draft Law”). The Draft Law, which …
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On December 23, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 23/2023/TT-BNNPTNT on Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Measurement, Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Reduction …
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On December 27, 2023, Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 38/2023/TT-BCT on Measurement, Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction in the Industry and Trade Sectors (hereinafter …
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On December 6, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade released Draft Decree Regulating the Development of Rooftop Photovoltaic Power Generation (hereinafter “the Draft”) and solicited comments from the …
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On January 22, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) announced on its official website the results of the chemical control inspections conducted in 2023. Vinachemia is a specialized agency to …
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On November 27, 2023, the Vietnamese National Assembly promulgated the Law on Water Resources (28/2023/QH15). This law fully revises the existing Law on Water Resources 2012 (17/2012/QH13) and will come …
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On December 18, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam, through official document No. 782/TB-BTNMT, published a list of Producer Responsible Organizations (PROs) that are delegated by …
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On December 1, 2023, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), held …
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On November 11, 2023, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam submitted a proposal document of draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics (hereinafter “the Draft”) to the Prime Minister. The …
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On October 26, 2023, EnviX’s researchers had a meeting with officials from Vietnam’s Department of Industry and Trade (DOIT) in Hanoi to make some clarifications and to identify items to …
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On November 2, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) promulgated Technical Guidance on the Classification of Municipal Solid Waste through official document No. 9368/BTNMT-KSONMT addressed to People’s …
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On November 2, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam published Draft Circular Amending and Supplementing the Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTNMT on Implementation Rules for a Number …
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On November 7, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam established Decision No. 3257/QD-BTNMT Promulgating Vietnam Eco-Label Criteria Applicable to Environmentally Friendly Plastic Packaging and enforced it …
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On October 20, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) published the Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the …
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On October 20, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) published the Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the …
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On October 10, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam released the “draft amendment of the Prime Minister’s Decision on the List of GHG Emission Facilities That …
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On September 14, 2023, the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam, in cooperation with the Climate Change Department of the …
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On September 6, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (MOIT) published the Draft Circular on Technical Regulations for Measurement, Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction …
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On June 8, 2023, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Prime Minister’s Directive No. 20/CT-TTg on Strengthening Electricity Saving from 2023 to 2025 and Beyond (hereinafter “the Directive”). The Directive is …
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On August 8, 2023, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) released on its official website a questionnaire survey on implementation of the …
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On August 11, 2023, the Vietnamese government released a draft of Decree on Environmental Protection Fee for Exhaust Gas (hereinafter “the Draft”) and began soliciting comments from the public. The …
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On July 15, 2023, the Department of Trade and Industry (DOIT) of Hanoi City, Vietnam held a Seminar on the Regulations for Control of Administrative Violations in the Field of …
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On June 13, 2023, the People’s Committee of Hanoi City, Vietnam, promulgated Decision 3195/QD-UBND Approving the Proposal on the Hanoi Urban Economic Development Plan (hereinafter “the Proposal”), which came into …
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On June 11, 2023, the Vietnamese government released a draft amendment to Decree 42/2020/ND-CP on Transportation of Dangerous Goods on Roads or Inland Waterways (hereinafter referred to as “the Draft”) …
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On July 27, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam published Official Letter No. 4944/BCT-TKNL on Providing Information for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for the Sector of …
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On June 24, 2023, the National Assembly of Vietnam promulgated Resolution No. 98/2023/QH15 on the Pilot Implementation of Multiple Policies in Ho Chi Minh City (HCM). This includes a trial …
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On June 26, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam promulgated Decision 1701/QD-BTNMT on Guidance for Implementation of Administrative Procedures in the Environmental Sector, which came into …
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On June 26, 2023, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), jointly with the Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), held a seminar to soliciting opinions on …
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On June 7, 2023, the Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
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On May 8, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) issued official document No. 3176/BTNMT-TNN on Urgent Solutions to Minimize the Risk of Water Shortage in the …
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On May 22, 2023, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Minister’s Decision No. 13/2023/QD-TTg on the List of Scraps Importable as Production Raw Materials (hereinafter “the Decision”). The Decision defines iron/steel/cast …
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On May 24, 2023, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Minister Decision No. 14/2023/QD-TTg on Energy Consuming Equipment and Devices to be Abolished and List and Roadmap of Low Energy Efficiency …
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On March 14, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam promulgated Decision 569/QD-BTNMT on Implementing Methane Gas Emissions Reduction Plan Through to 2030. The Decision stipulates a …
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On May 5, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (MOIT) published the second version of the second draft amendment to the Decree No. 38/2014/ND-CP on the Management …
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On May 15, 2023, the Government of Vietnam has promulgated Prime Minister’s Decision No. 500/QD-TTg on the National Electricity Development Plan for 2021-2030 with a Vision to 2050 (8th National …
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On February 23, 2023, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Prime Minister’s Decision No. 146/QD-TTg on the National Plan for Waste Accident Response from 2023 to 2030, which came into effect …
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On March 3, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) issued the official document No. 1295/BTNMT-BDKH to Implement the law and regulations on greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction. …
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On October 10, 2022, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) promulgated Decision No. 2626/QD-BTNMT on Emission Factors for Greenhouse Gas Inspections. The Decision entered into force on …
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On February 23, 2023, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade organized a seminar on the assessment of green hydrogen production …
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On March 2nd, 2023, the Climate Change Bureau of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam published Document No. 237/BDKH-GNPT listing companies that have completed the registration of …
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On February 28, 2023, the Department of Work Safety of the Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs issued Decision No. 27/QĐ-XPHC,
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On March 1, 2023, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) published the Decision No. 9283/QD-XPHC on administrative penalties
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On December 30, 2022, the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 52/2022/TT-BGTVT on Environmental Protection in Civil Aviation Sector (hereinafter referred to as “the Circular”). The Circular stipulates …
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On March 13, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) promulgated the Circular No. 01/2023/TT-BTNMT (hereinafter “the Circular”), establishing new National Technical Regulations (QCVN) on different environmental …
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On February 1, 2023, the Vietnamese government promulgated the Decree No. 02/2023/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of Law on Water Resources (hereinafter “the Decree”). The Decree came into effect …
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On November 30, 2022, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam (MOLISA) promulgated Circular No. 25/2022/TT-BLDTBXH on Personal Protective Equipment in Work (hereinafter referred to as “Circular”). The …
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On February 2, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MONRE) published the draft National Technical Regulations (QCVNs) on Collection, Transportation, Storage, Recycling, Reuse and Disposal of Controlled Substances (hereinafter “the …
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On December 23rd, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 17/2022/TT-NHNN Providing Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management in Credit Extension by Credit Institutions and Foreign Bank Branches.
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On December 5, 2022, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam published the Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing the Decree No. 91/2016/ND-CP on the Management of Insecticides and Disinfectants for Household …
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On December 30, 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam promulgated Decision No. 2711/QD-BKHCN/2022 Defining the List of Group 2 Products.
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On December 23, 2022, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) released a detailed report on a violation case against the Law on Chemicals …
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In Vietnam, amendments to the Law on Chemicals (06/2007/QH12) are currently under discussion, and local businesses are closely monitoring its progress.
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On December 27, 2022, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam promulgated the Decision No. 1622/QD-TTg Approving the Master Plan on Water Resources up to 2030 with Vision up to …
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On Dec. 30, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport published the Circular on Energy Efficiency Labeling Rules for Electric Vehicles and Motorcycles (48/2022/TT-BGTVT). This circular sets out requirements for energy consumption …
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In early December 2022, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam (MONRE) issued Decision 12/QĐ-XPHC that imposed a fine of 505 million VND on a Japanese waste treatment …
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On December 22, 2022, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held a seminar in Hanoi to propose the Recycling Cost Constant (Fs) for products and packaging materials …
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On December 13, 2022, Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) published a result report of the public consultation on the Bill Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of …
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On November 23rd, 2022, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam published the MONRE Decision No. 3220/QD-BTNMT on the National Plan about Biodiversity up to 2030, with …
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On November 16, 2022, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) together with TCP Vietnam, TCPVN announced that they agreed to implement a project titled “TCP moving toward circular …
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On August 15, 2022, the Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the General Department of Environment released drafts of the National Technical Regulations(QCVN) for Noise, Vibration, and Sedimentation and …
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On Oct. 27, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a circular (Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BCT) to amend Articles 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 of Circular No. …
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On Oct. 18, 2022, Vietnam’s government issued a governmental decree (Decree No. 82/2022/ND-CP) that revises Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP specifying and providing guidelines for implementation of certain articles of the Law …
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On Oct. 12, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released a draft revision of the Law on Chemicals (06/2007/QH12). The revision was proposed as the Law on Chemicals, which …
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On July 22, 2022, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Ministerial Decision 876/QD-TTg approving a plan of action to shift to clean energy and reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions in …
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In Vietnam, on August 25, 2022, “Governmental Decree 57/2022/ND-CP stipulating the list of narcotic and precursor substances”, was promulgated and came into force simultaneously. In the past, the list of …
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On July 23, 2022, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) Fund, held a seminar on offshore wind …
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On Sept. 15, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment published the second Draft National Technical Regulation on Thresholds for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Articles, Products, Commodities and …
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On July 28, 2022, the Vietnam Environment Administration, in collaboration with the General Administration of Customs, held a seminar to provide guidance about the regulations on the import, manufacture, and …
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On June 16, 2022, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Minister’s Decision 726/QG-TTg on the Strategy for the Development of the Chemical Industry to 2030, which sets out a vision for …
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On Aug. 19, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released draft rules requiring that industrial and food-grade alcohol be made distinct. The proposed rules aim to prevent non-food-grade alcohol …
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