Decree No. 143/SL Regarding the Renaming of the Department of Commerce and the Department of Mining Industry under the Ministry of Economy

Decree No. 143/SL of 1949 stipulates the renaming of units under the Ministry of Economy, specifically changing the Department of Commerce to the Department of Trade and the Department of Mining Industry to the Department of Industry.

Document No.143/SL
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch nước
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date21/12/1949
Effective date05/01/1950
Expiry date01/01/1960
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 143/SL of 1949 stipulates the renaming of units under the Ministry of Economy, specifically changing the Department of Commerce to the Department of Trade and the Department of Mining Industry to the Department of Industry.

Scope of application

Ministry of Economy

Key points

  • Department of Commerce → renamed as Department of Trade (Article 1)
  • Department of Mining Industry → renamed as Department of Industry (Article 1)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • The names of units under the Ministry of Economy have been changed, making management and operations clearer.
  • Parties involved in commercial and industrial activities need to update information on new names to avoid confusion.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the new name for the Department of Commerce?

According to Article 1 of Decree No. 143/SL of 1949, the name of the Department of Commerce has been changed to the Department of Trade.

What is the new name for the Department of Mining Industry?

According to Article 1 of Decree No. 143/SL of 1949, the name of the Department of Mining Industry has been changed to the Department of Industry.

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DECREE-LAW

NO.: 143/SL DATE: DECEMBER 21, 1949

OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

CHAIRMAN

THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

 

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 220 - SL dated November 16, 1946 on the organization of the Ministry of Economy;

At the request of the Minister of Economy;

In accordance with the resolution of the Council of Ministers;

 

ENACTS THE FOLLOWING DECREE-LAW

Article 1

The Commercial Department and the Mining and Industry Department mentioned in Article 2 of Decree-Law No. 220 - SL dated November 16, 1946 shall now be renamed as follows:

- Commercial Department

- Industry Department.

Article 2

The Minister of Economy shall implement this Decree-Law accordingly.

 

 

 

Ho Chi Minh

(Signed)

 

 

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