Vietnam has opened its long-awaited 5G spectrum auctions in March to all telecom companies for license to operate multiple band blocs.
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.
Vietnam’s central bank has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop its cross-border payments service system with five other ASEAN member countries.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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