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Vietnam is at an important stage in its development trajectory as it pursues high-value, innovation-driven growth. Entering 2026, the government is reshaping its policy architecture to consolidate its position within global value chains, amid a time when the world economy is expected to face continued headwinds.

Vietnam’s growth ambition for 2026 is bold. The government has set out a framework targeting 10 percent GDP growth, an inflation rate of around 4.5 percent, and a GDP per capita of US$5,400–5,500. To achieve these goals, the national planning framework prioritizes high-tech and strategic industries, alongside the expansion of digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and clean-technology ecosystems. By 2030, Vietnam aspires to become the second-largest e-commerce market in Southeast Asia.

Supporting this trajectory is a comprehensive set of incentives designed to unleash private-sector dynamism, expand access to financing for SMEs, and foster a more transparent and predictable business environment.

The 2026 edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam provides an in-depth perspective on these transformative policy shifts. It offers a thorough overview of market entry requirements, intellectual property rights (IPR) considerations, taxation policies, and HR and payroll regulations, helping businesses gain the knowledge needed to operate effectively and responsibly in Vietnam’s dynamic economic environment.

In this guide:

• Special focus: Tapping into Vietnam’s high-value growth ambition
• Corporate establishment procedures
• Tax, accounting, audit, and transfer pricing
• HR and payroll
• Data protection compliance
• Import-export regulations