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Economy & Trade

China’s Pinglu Canal Opens New Trade Route to Vietnam: What Businesses Should Know

09/30/2026

The new Nanning–Can Tho freight route connects China’s Pinglu Canal with Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Explore the implications for trade, logistics, and supply chains.

Vietnam’s Decree 342: What Foreign Investors Need to Know About Trading and Retail Licences

09/30/2026

Effective 18 October 2026, Vietnam’s Decree 342/2026/ND-CP updates trading and retail licensing processes. Review ENT exemptions, licensing timelines, and reporting duties.

Vietnam’s Amended Customs Law: What Foreign Investors Should Prepare for in 2027

09/30/2026

Explore Vietnam’s amended Customs Law, IP border enforcement, transit goods controls, and practical compliance steps for foreign-invested enterprises.

Vietnam’s New Development Model: What Resolution 19-NQ/TW Means for Foreign Investment Strategy

09/10/2026

Explore how Vietnam’s Resolution 19 could affect foreign investment, incentives, location strategy, technology, sustainability, and operating models.

Vietnam's New Penalties for Customs Violations: A Guide to Decree 169

09/09/2026

Understand Vietnam’s customs penalties under Decree 169, including exemptions, fine calculations and compliance steps for importers and manufacturers.

Singapore as an Expansion Gateway for Strategic Industries

09/04/2026

Explore how manufacturers, technology firms, healthcare companies, consumer brands, and supply-chain operators can use Singapore to support expansion into Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Tax & Accounting

Vietnam Tax Update: Tax Department Clarifies VAT Refund Risk Assessment

09/29/2026

Vietnam’s Tax Department has clarified when supplier and supply-chain risk alerts warrant further checks during VAT refund processing, and when eligible portions of a claim should proceed.

Vietnam’s Circular 38: What Foreign Investors Need to Know About Investment Capital Accounts

09/25/2026

Circular 38 changes Vietnam’s investment capital account rules. Review the implications for capital contributions, M&A payments and profit remittances.

Tax Obligations for Resident and Non-Resident Property Owners in Vietnam

09/23/2026

Foreign property owners in Vietnam, both resident and non-resident, are required to adhere to the same tax regulations as Vietnamese citizens.

What Happens to Tax Losses When a Vietnamese Company Is Acquired

09/22/2026

Learn how carried-forward tax losses are treated when acquiring a Vietnamese company, including share deals, asset purchases and restructuring risks.

Seven Common Tax and Compliance Mistakes Foreign-Invested Companies Make in Vietnam

09/16/2026

With major tax rules changing in 2026, companies should reassess legacy compliance processes and strengthen the evidence connecting their contracts, payments, accounting records, and tax filings.

New Electronic Invoicing Rules in Vietnam – What Businesses Need to Know

09/15/2026

Vietnam’s new e-invoicing framework affects invoice selection, sales-channel data, issuance timing and corrections. Here is a practical compliance guide for businesses.

Legal & Regulatory

Vietnam’s Decree 342: What Foreign Investors Need to Know About Trading and Retail Licences

09/30/2026

Effective 18 October 2026, Vietnam’s Decree 342/2026/ND-CP updates trading and retail licensing processes. Review ENT exemptions, licensing timelines, and reporting duties.

Vietnam’s Amended Customs Law: What Foreign Investors Should Prepare for in 2027

09/30/2026

Explore Vietnam’s amended Customs Law, IP border enforcement, transit goods controls, and practical compliance steps for foreign-invested enterprises.

Vietnam’s Circular 38: What Foreign Investors Need to Know About Investment Capital Accounts

09/25/2026

Circular 38 changes Vietnam’s investment capital account rules. Review the implications for capital contributions, M&A payments and profit remittances.

Vietnam’s Carbon Market: Compliance Lessons from the EU ETS

09/17/2026

Vietnam’s carbon market is now operational. Learn how businesses should prepare for allowance shortfalls, emissions reporting, carbon credits, and EU CBAM exposure.

Vietnam Expands VNeID Access for Foreigners Under Decree 320

09/14/2026

Vietnam expands VNeID access for foreigners from 28 September 2026. Learn who can apply, how to register, key deadlines, and what employers must do.

Vietnam Implements the Apostille Convention: What Businesses Need to Know

09/14/2026

Vietnam’s Decree 293/2026 introduces apostille certification from 11 September 2026. Learn the process, eligible documents, and business implications.

Industries

Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: August 2026 Update

09/22/2026

The Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker provides the latest data, industrial production indicators, and export performance insights to help investors monitor Vietnam’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape.

Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: August 2026 Update

09/22/2026

The Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker provides the latest data, industrial production indicators, and export performance insights to help investors monitor Vietnam’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape.

Vietnam’s Carbon Market: Compliance Lessons from the EU ETS

09/17/2026

Vietnam’s carbon market is now operational. Learn how businesses should prepare for allowance shortfalls, emissions reporting, carbon credits, and EU CBAM exposure.

Vietnam’s New Development Model: What Resolution 19-NQ/TW Means for Foreign Investment Strategy

09/10/2026

Explore how Vietnam’s Resolution 19 could affect foreign investment, incentives, location strategy, technology, sustainability, and operating models.

Ho Chi Minh City Retail Market 2026: Opportunities for Foreign Brands and Investors

08/24/2026

Ho Chi Minh City’s retail market remained resilient in early 2026, with high occupancy and leasing demand led by F&B and fashion. We examine rents, locations, growth segments, entry structures, and the due diligence required before launch.

How Vietnam’s New Civil Aviation Law Creates Opportunities for Businesses

08/13/2026

Vietnam’s 2025 Aviation Law strengthens aircraft finance protections and opens clearer routes for airport investment, leasing, aviation services, and technology.

HR & Payroll

Vietnam Expands VNeID Access for Foreigners Under Decree 320

09/14/2026

Vietnam expands VNeID access for foreigners from 28 September 2026. Learn who can apply, how to register, key deadlines, and what employers must do.

Vietnam Foreign Worker Penalties Under Decree 283

09/03/2026

Vietnam’s Decree 283 takes effect on 10 September 2026, updating the penalty framework for foreign-worker violations. Employers should review work authorisations, assignments, notification duties, and document-return procedures.

Working in Vietnam as a Foreign Employee: Visas, Work Permits, Tax, and Social Insurance in 2026

08/27/2026

Understand Vietnam’s visa, work permit, tax, social insurance, employment contract, and leave requirements for foreign workers in 2026.

2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: National Day Break Arrangements Confirmed

08/11/2026

Vietnam’s 2026 public holiday schedule includes a five-day National Day break and a new paid Vietnam Culture Day holiday. See key dates and employer requirements.

Vietnam Immigration: Permanent Residence Eligibility and Application Guide

07/08/2026

Vietnam's immigration regime does not grant permanent residence based on length of stay. Instead, eligibility is limited to four statutory categories.

Vietnam Personal Income Tax 2026: Key Changes Effective July 1

06/30/2026

Vietnam's amended Personal Income Tax Law takes effect on July 1, 2026. Learn the key changes to deductions, exemptions, digital assets, and employer compliance.

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