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Economy & Trade

Vietnam Economic Performance in 2025: GDP, FDI, and Trade

01/22/2026

Vietnam’s economy demonstrated a robust performance in 2025, achieving 8 percent GDP growth, maintaining resilient FDI, keeping inflation stable, and expanding trade.

EU Sustainability Due Diligence Rules: Compliance Implications for Vietnam Businesses

01/21/2026

Learn how Vietnam-based suppliers should prepare for compliance with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Dezan Shira & Associates Releases Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 Amid Intensifying Competition

01/12/2026

The Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 highlights intensifying competition as Asian economies vie for manufacturing leadership.

Exploring the Vietnam International Financial Center: Part 1 – Scope, Governance, and Regulatory Framework

12/30/2025

This article outlines the scope, governance, and regulatory framework of the Vietnam International Financial Center.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026 – New Publication Out

12/19/2025

“An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026”, the latest publication from Vietnam Briefing and supported by Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available for free download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

Unlock Your Retail Growth for Vietnam's 2026 Holiday Season

12/17/2025

The holiday season is a critical period for Vietnam’s retail sector, with Tet alone accounting for roughly 20 percent of annual FMCG revenue.

Tax & Accounting

Preparing for Vietnam’s Special Consumption Tax Changes in 2026: Key Compliance Highlights

01/28/2026

Vietnam applies new Special Consumption Tax rules from January 1, 2026, detailing key changes and compliance impacts for businesses.

Vietnam Abolishes Business License Tax from 2026

01/27/2026

Vietnam official abolishes the business license tax (BLT), effective January 1, 2026, to reduce compliance costs and promote business growth.

Understanding Key Indirect and International Taxes in Vietnam

01/20/2026

We outline the key indirect taxes and highlight several international tax considerations applicable in Vietnam.

Understanding Functional Currency in Vietnam’s Accounting Regime

01/09/2026

Vietnam’s Circular 99 clarifies how enterprises determine, change, and translate functional currency, including VND reporting and disclosure requirements.

Administrative Penalties for Tax and Invoice Violations in Vietnam

01/05/2026

Effective from January 16, 2026, Decree 310/2025 significantly overhauls Vietnam's administrative penalties for tax and invoice violations.

Vietnam’s Tax and Accounting Updates for Businesses in 2026

12/31/2025

Recent regulatory updates on Vietnam's tax and accounting affect foreign firms, requiring timely preparation for implementation.

Legal & Regulatory

Vietnam's Personal Data Protection: Key Requirements under Decree 356

01/26/2026

Vietnam's personal data protection rules have tightened under Decree 356. Learn about new compliance duties for businesses operating in Vietnam.

Vietnam Introduces Motorcycle Emission Standards amid Nationwide Air-Quality Reforms

01/23/2026

Vietnam introduces national motorcycle emission standards, establishing a first nationwide framework for controlling motorcycle and moped emissions.

Exploring the Vietnam International Financial Center: Part 2 – Legal Framework, Dispute Resolution, and Judicial Mechanisms

01/21/2026

An overview of the Vietnam IFC legal framework, including Resolution 222, the application of foreign law, arbitration options, and dispute resolution mechanisms for cross-border investors.

EU Sustainability Due Diligence Rules: Compliance Implications for Vietnam Businesses

01/21/2026

Learn how Vietnam-based suppliers should prepare for compliance with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification Updated for Administrative Purposes

01/19/2026

The 2025 Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification (VSIC) underpins official statistics, business registration, and administrative databases in the country.

Vietnam to Assign Digital ID Codes to Properties: New Rules from March 1, 2026

01/08/2026

Vietnam will implement a system of digital ID codes for properties from March 1, 2026, to improve transparency and real estate management.

Industries

Vietnam Introduces Motorcycle Emission Standards amid Nationwide Air-Quality Reforms

01/23/2026

Vietnam introduces national motorcycle emission standards, establishing a first nationwide framework for controlling motorcycle and moped emissions.

Investing in Vietnam’s Resort Sector: Market Overview and Outlook

01/14/2026

Vietnam’s resort sector enters 2026 with momentum, driven by rising domestic travel, international arrivals rebound, and demand for integrated leisure and wellness destinations.

Vietnam: A Rising Manufacturing Hub in Asia in 2026

01/13/2026

Vietnam is among the top three most promising manufacturing hubs in Asia, according to the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 by Dezan Shira & Associates.

Dezan Shira & Associates Releases Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 Amid Intensifying Competition

01/12/2026

The Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 highlights intensifying competition as Asian economies vie for manufacturing leadership.

Vietnam’s Seafood Exports: Growth Drivers, Market Shifts, and 2026 Outlook

01/12/2026

Vietnam’s seafood exports delivered a notably upbeat performance in 2025, even as exporters navigated uneven global demand, stricter technical barriers, and rising trade-policy risk.

Investing in Vietnam’s Textile and Garment Industry: 2025 Overview and Outlook

01/07/2026

Vietnam’s garment and textile industry is projected to reach US$46 billion in exports in 2025, supported by strong US demand, FTAs, and sustainability-driven reforms.

HR & Payroll

2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Vietnam Culture Day Added as New Public Holiday

01/13/2026

November 24 has been officially designated as Vietnam Culture Day and recognized as an annual public holiday.

Vietnam Mandates Centralized Electronic Labor Contracts from July 2026: Key Requirements under Decree 337

12/31/2025

From July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s government mandates that all electronic labor contracts must be digitally managed on a centralized platform.

Vietnam Amends Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications

12/10/2025

Vietnam’s National Assembly approves the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.

Vietnam E-Visa: A Complete Guide

12/09/2025

Vietnam’s e-visa program makes it easier and faster for visitors to Vietnam to enter the country. The country has recently added 41 new ports that accept e-visas for entry, bringing the total to 83.

Typhoon Koto Update: Current Status, Forecasts, and Preparedness Measures

11/27/2025

Typhoon Koto (Storm No. 15) has intensified over the central South China Sea, bringing dangerous winds and rough seas.

Strategic Approaches to HR and Payroll Management in Vietnam

11/24/2025

We examine the dynamics driving Vietnam's labor market and the strategic approaches to human resource and payroll management for businesses.

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