The Ministry of Health is leading the drafting and soliciting comments on a draft Decree amending Decree No. 15/2018/NĐ-CP dated 2 February 2018, which provides guidance for the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Food Safety. The amendments aim to remedy deficiencies in self-declaration, advertising, and post-market surveillance while enhancing product quality, aligning with international practices, and facilitating administrative reform.
30 September 2025
Last week, ALTAS Accounting was honored to be one of the sponsors of the Pickleball Just For Fun tournament – a sporting event that is gradually gaining popularity in Vietnam. Representing ALTAS at the event was Ms. Nguyen Nhac Thien An – Member and Managing Director of ALTAS Accounting, who joined the organizers in spreading the spirit of sportsmanship and community connection.
30 September 2025
On September 5, 2025, the Department of Wages and Social Insurance under the Ministry of Home Affairs issued Official Letter No. 1198/CTL&BHXH-BHXH in response to inquiries from the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam) regarding salaries as the basis for mandatory social insurance (SI) contributions under Decree No. 158/2025/ND-CP, effective from June 25, 2025. This document provides detailed guidance on salary components subject to SI contributions, based on the Law on Social Insurance No. 41/2024/QH15 and relevant implementing regulations, to ensure consistent enforcement across the business community.
30 September 2025
This landmark Resolution outlines a pilot program for a crypto asset market in Vietnam, detailing the legal framework and operational guidelines. The Resolution takes effect immediately on 9th September 2025, and the pilot period will last for 5 years from this date. After the pilot ends, the market will continue to operate under this Resolution until new or amended laws are enacted. In this series, we introduce some key elements of this Resolution so that Investors can grasp relevant information and prepare to accompany with this landmark legal framework on crypto assets introduced by the Vietnam Government.
30 September 2025
This Resolution outlines a pilot program for a crypto asset market in Vietnam, detailing the legal framework and operational guidelines. It defines key terms like "digital assets" and "crypto assets," specifying who can participate, including Vietnamese and foreign individuals and organizations. The Resolution takes effect immediately on 9th September 2025, and the pilot period will last for 5 years from this date. After the pilot, the market will continue to operate under this Resolution until new or amended laws are enacted. In this article, we introduce some key elements of this Resolution so that Investors can grasp relevant information and prepare to accompany with this landmark legal framework on crypto assets introduced by the Vietnam Government.
30 September 2025
ALTAS CORP is pleased to announce that, starting from September 15, 2025, our Hanoi Branch will officially relocate to the following address: 📍4th Floor – Viet Tower No. 1 Thai Ha Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi
30 September 2025
Decree No. 09/2018/NĐ-CP was issued to implement the provisions of the Law on Commerce and the Law on Foreign Trade Management regarding the trading of goods and directly related activities of foreign-invested economic organizations (FDIs). However, after more than seven years of implementation, this decree has revealed multiple shortcomings. A major reason lies in the changes to the fundamental legal framework, particularly the adoption of the Law on Investment 2020 replacing the Law on Investment 2014. The investment conditions, conditional business lines, as well as licensing procedures under the 2020 Law on Investment are no longer consistent with the provisions of Decree 09.
30 September 2025
On September 4, 2025, in the spirit of pride for the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), ALTAS Corporation organized a meaningful activity for all its members: watching the feature film Mưa Đỏ together.
30 September 2025
On September 5, 2025, representatives of ALTAS Corporation had the honor of attending the Opening Ceremony of the 2025–2026 academic year at Hoa Sen University. The event took place in a festive yet formal atmosphere, marking the beginning of a promising new school year.
30 September 2025
On the morning of August 28, 2025, at Hall B1-302, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, the National Conference themed “Peaceful Dialogue: Green Accounting and Finance Solutions for Businesses in a Competitive World” took place. The event gathered representatives from regulatory agencies, professional organizations, domestic and international businesses, as well as experts and academics.
31 August 2025
On the morning of August 21, the ALTAS team came together for our Internal Sharing session – a bi-monthly activity designed to spread knowledge, strengthen colleague connections, and foster an open space for meaningful exchange.
31 August 2025
Southeast Asia is one of the most dynamic regions for M&A activities, especially in the context of supply chain shifts and FDI attraction post-COVID-19. However, legal procedures, ownership restrictions, and tax systems vary significantly among countries, affecting market selection and deal structures. The following comparison provides investors with a quick overview of the key factors to consider when investing in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, or Malaysia.
31 August 2025
