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EFTA–Vietnam FTA Concluded: Business Implications for Trade, Investment, and Market Access

2026-07-07
Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), creating a new framework for trade and investment between Vietnam and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
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Setting Up a Business in Hong Kong: What is the Full Cost?

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Starting a business in Hong Kong involves more than the headline registration fees, and understanding the full Hong Kong company setup costs is essential for accurate budgeting.

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Saudi Arabia’s Insurance Boom: Market Shifts, Growth Dynamics and Opportunities

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Vietnam’s CIT Documentation Requirements: A Guide to Circular 20/2026

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Vietnam’s corporate income tax (CIT) incentives are generally granted to qualifying investment projects rather than to foreign investors themselves.

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China’s foreign investment action plan for 2026 sets out 15 measures to reverse declining FDI, spanning market access, facilitation, and regulatory reform.

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