A string of policies on introduction of legal documents, punishment of administrative infringements, granting of scientific research licenses will take effect in July, 2016.
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A string of policies on introduction of legal documents, punishment of administrative infringements, granting of scientific research licenses will take effect in July, 2016.
Promulgation of legal document
Decree 34/2016/ND-CP on promulgation of legal documents took effect on July 1, 2016. The Decree, which consists of 189 articles arranged in 11 chapters, focuses on seven issues including: assessment of impacts of policies; format and techniques of presentation of legal documents; Cong Bao (Official Gazette) and publication of legal documents; translation of legal documents into ethnic minority languages and foreign languages; examination and handling of legal documents; review and systemization of legal documents; and resources for elaboration and promulgation of legal documents.
Seven works subjected to hydro-meteorology supervision
Decree 38/2016/ND-CP, dated May 15, 2016 stipulates seven works of hydro-meteorology supervision including (1) airport; (2) hydro-electric reservoir; (3) seaport (type 1 and 2); (4) bridges crossing river month, channels, bays; (5) radio and television towers providing business and sightseeing activities; (6) cables for tourism; and (7) national parks.
Marine scientific research cooperation
Under Decree 41/2016/ND-CP, dated May 15, 2016, foreign organizations and individuals are allowed to work with domestic partners to conduct marine scientific research activities in Viet Nam’s waters in line with Viet Nam’s regulations.
Higher base salary for civil servants
The monthly base salary for civil servants, public employees and those working in the armed forces has been officially stipulated to go up by 5% to VND 1.21 million (nearly US$ 54), following Decree 47/2016/ND-CP. The targeted group will enjoy the new base salary with an additional VND 60,000 on top of the previous VND 1.15 million (more than US$51), starting from May 1 this year.
Sanctioning of administrative violations
According to Decree 50/2016/ND-CP, dated June 1, 2016 on sanctioning of administrative violations in the field of planning and investment, the heaviest rate of VND 80 million (US$ 3.800) will be imposed since July 15, 2016./.
(Source:VGP)
