Vietnam's FDI landscape in 2024 is poised for robust expansion, with several opportunities in the technology, renewable energy, healthcare, banking, and real estate sectors.
Australia and Vietnam have elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, improving scope for economic engagement in frontier sectors like climate technology, renewables, and minerals.
Australia and Vietnam are collaborating in a number of ways on green and sustainable development. Here’s what that looks like.
Vietnam’s central bank has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop its cross-border payments service system with five other ASEAN member countries.
The EVFTA has changed the face of trade between Vietnam and the European Union. In this article, the Vietnam Briefing considers the specifics of what this has meant for trade between EU member Sweden and Vietnam.
Vietnam’s two-way trade in January hit US$65.43. This article breaks down where its imports came from and where its exports went.
An Investor’s Guide to Ba Ria-Vung Tau
Vietnam-Austria Trade Overview
An Investor’s Guide to Vietnam’s Vinh Phuc Province
Significant Cultural Events to Note When Doing Business in Vietnam
Vietnam to Offer Reduced Tariffs on Select Cambodian Goods
Compliance with CIT and PIT finalization regulations is crucial for companies and individuals in Vietnam. We discuss reporting requirements and relevant deadlines.
Foreign e-commerce firms selling goods or services in Vietnam are now required to pay foreign contractor tax. Here's what foreign firms should know about this latest development.
In the first week of the new year there were a handful of changes to taxes in Vietnam that foreign firms may need to be aware of. Here’s what they are.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment has released a draft decree outlining an Investment Support Fund to counter the impacts of the Global Minimum Tax. Here are the details.
In a busy week at Vietnam’s National Assembly, a VAT tax reduction has been approved alongside a top-up tax in response to the OECD Global Minimum Tax initiative. Here’s the details.
As the year draws to a close, firms will likely need to perform a stock take. With this in mind, the Vietnam Briefing runs through what firms need to do to ensure their stock take is as simple, quick, and effective as possible.
Bookkeeping for Tax Compliance Purposes in Vietnam
An Overview of Vietnam’s Environmental Protection Tax
Vietnam’s Natural Resource Tax 2023
Tax, Accounting, and Audit in Vietnam 2023 – the Latest Guide from Dezan Shira & Associates
VAT Refunds for Software Developers in Vietnam
Effective from March 25, 2024, Decree 10/2024/ND-CP aims to streamline processes and increase support for investors of high-tech parks and high-tech business activities in Vietnam.
Starting January 1, 2025, Vietnam's new Real Estate Business Law aims to widen foreign participation in the sector and enhance transparency and regulatory oversight.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has released a draft decree to guide the implementation of the country’s amended Housing Law, which will come into force on January 1, 2025.
The 2024 amended Land Law in Vietnam brings significant changes to land valuation, rent payments, land use terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Vietnamese law permits the inclusion of dispute resolution clauses in commercial contracts through the Commercial Arbitration Law of 2010. Here's a breakdown of key provisions of the law and what foreign firms should pay attention to.
Intellectual property can be crucial to a firm's success. Here's what foreign firms need to know about registering trademarks in Vietnam.
Thai Nguyen’s Development Master Plan for 2021 to 2030
Vietnam's Amended Law on Credit Institutions Approved
Navigating Vietnam’s New Regulations for Films in the Cyberspace
Draft Amendment to Vietnam’s Pharmacy Law Proposes New Incentives for Foreign Firms
Draft Rooftop Solar Decree Overview
Vietnam has opened its long-awaited 5G spectrum auctions in March to all telecom companies for license to operate multiple band blocs.
Effective from March 25, 2024, Decree 10/2024/ND-CP aims to streamline processes and increase support for investors of high-tech parks and high-tech business activities in Vietnam.
Starting January 1, 2025, Vietnam's new Real Estate Business Law aims to widen foreign participation in the sector and enhance transparency and regulatory oversight.
Investors seeking to capitalize on Vietnam’s expanding digital infrastructure are advised to align their products and services with the Master Plan, and likely benefit from government support.
Homegrown auto major, VinFast, is establishing a factory in southern India to manufacture electric vehicles, targeting the India, South Asian, Middle East, and African markets. It is testament to Vietnam's rapidly advancing electric vehicle ecosystem and capacity for domestic innovation.
The edible oil market in Vietnam is growing rapidly. In this light, we analyze the opportunities for foreign investors.
Vietnam’s Toy Market: An Overview 2024
Vietnam’s Pet Food Market for US Firms
Information Communication Infrastructure Master Plan Approved
Internet of Things in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges
Vietnam Market Entry Strategy for Foreign F&B Companies: Latest Issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine
Global Staffing Solutions is a flexible entry strategy for businesses to test the Vietnamese market without needing to physically set up an operation.
Finding and recruiting staff in Vietnam can be difficult. Knowing a few key strategies, however, can help firms find and recruit high-quality candidates to continue to grow their business.
A German delegation visit to Vietnam from January 23-24 highlighted prospects for bilateral cooperation in developing Vietnamese skill labor. We discuss key points raised during the visit, including challenges and business growth opportunities.
The Vietnam Labor Federation has proposed reducing the maximum number of working hours in Vietnam to under 48 hours a week. Here are the details.
The General Office of Statistics has released a summary of the development of Vietnam’s labor market in 2023. Here’s what it says.
Vietnam Briefing offers a basic understanding of the Vietnamese New Year or Tet including customary practices that businesses should be aware of.
Vietnam Set for 6 Percent Minimum Wage Hike in 2024
Compulsory English Teacher Training Program Unveiled
Vietnam’s Strategy to Attract and Develop Talent
Vietnam's Public Holidays in 2024
Labor Outsourcing in Vietnam in 2023