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		<title>Construction Continues on Vietnam&#8217;s Thu Thiem New Urban Area</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 03:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 16 &#8211; Construction began last month on four main roads in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, a development located near the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Construction of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area has been steady, with 99 percent of the seven square kilometer area already cleared, with the adjacent Thu Thiem tunnel and bridge already having been completed. Construction is currently expected to be completed by 2025, with its developers promoting the area as the future financial and cultural hub of Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Economic recession, however, has slowed the development of other]]></description>
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		<title>Introduction to Double Taxation Avoidance in Vietnam</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 02:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 16 &#8211; With regard to international trade, the various countries’ tax systems oftentimes put global investors in the unfavorable position of having to face redundant taxes on their income —i.e., double taxes . For example, a company may be subject to taxes in its country of residence and also in the countries where it raises income through foreign investments for the provision of goods and services. It is therefore extremely worthwhile for foreign investors to be aware of the existing Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) between Vietnam and various foreign countries, as well as how these agreements are applied. These]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam Issues Regulatory Update Affecting Foreign Retail Enterprises</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 04:31:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On April 22, 2013, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Circular No. 08/2013/TT-BCT (hereinafter referred to as "Circular 08") regarding the activities of selling goods and related activities by foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam. <a href="http://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-issues-regulatory-update-affecting-foreign-retail-enterprises.html/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Construction of Mui Ne Airport Expected to Boost Regional Tourism</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 07:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 10 – The residents of Phan Thiet City in Vietnam’s central Binh Thuan province can soon expect an influx of tourists as a new airport is built in the area, scheduled for opening in 2017. Plans for the airport have already been submitted to the central government for approval. The airport, which reportedly will cost over VND5.6 trillion (US$265 million) to build, and which will span around 500 hectares (1235 acres), will be located in Thien Nghiep – a coastal area near Mui Ne Beach.  Initially, its facilities and landing areas will only be able to accommodate smaller planes]]></description>
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		<title>New Issue of Asia Briefing: An Introduction to Development Zones Across Asia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 02:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we break down the various types of development zones available in China, India and Vietnam specifically, as well as their key characteristics and leading advantages. We then go on to provide a snapshot of the latest development zones across the rest of Asia. We hope that this issue will provide the basic fundamentals to understanding one of the most important business tools available to international businesses operating in Asia. <a href="http://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/issue-asia-briefing-introduction-development-zones-asia.html/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam Resumes Exporting Fruit To EU After Hiatus</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 07:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 9 – After a 15-month hiatus, Vietnamese produce exporters are now allowed to resume shipments of fruits and vegetables to the European Union (EU) after Vietnam’s plant protection department agreed to re-issue quarantine certificates. Exports will resume as normal starting June 30. Vietnam’s plant protection department stopped issuing certificates in March 2012 in an effort to prevent certain exported fruit (such as blue dragon or grapefruit) from being added to the EU’s blacklist after Vietnamese basil, sweet pepper, celery, bitter gourd and coriander failed to meet the EU’s food hygiene and safety regulations. The EU threatened to ban all]]></description>
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		<title>Regional Spotlight: Red River Delta (Hanoi)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 08:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 7 &#8211; The Red River Delta constitutes the industrial heart of Vietnam and is one of the richest and most developed regions in the country. Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, dominates in terms of foreign investment and gross industrial output. It is also home to many manufacturing plants for big international names like GM, Nokia and Yamaha. The industrial parks and economic zones in the region are strengthened by their “corridor to the sea” via the Hai Phong Port, one of Vietnam’s largest ports. Geography The Red River Delta region faces the Tonkin Gulf in the east. The area consists]]></description>
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		<title>Customs Procedures in Vietnam</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 06:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following the relevant customs procedures when importing or exporting goods from Vietnam is one of the most vital aspects of doing business in a country where manufacturing costs are leveraged to its favor. <a href="http://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/customs-procedures-in-vietnam.html/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam to Create National Asset Management Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 09:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May. 2 -The Vietnamese government is set to approve a decree that will officially establish a national asset management company to help with the resolution of bad debts in the country. The company has already received the Politburo’s in-principle approval. The central bank has submitted its detailed plans for the company, which will be called the Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC). It is yet to specify when the company will be established. The state-run VAMC, under the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) management, will help banks and enterprises deal with their bad debts. The VAMC will play an important role]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam&#8217;s Online Business Registration to be Completed This Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apr. 30 &#8211; Vietnam&#8217;s online national business registration platform, which will allow enterprises to register online and be able to verify the legitimacy of potential business partners and companies, will be fully completed by the end of this year. This new system is designed to reduce the risk of doing business in Vietnam. Le Quang Manh, the head of the Ministry of Planning and Investment&#8217;s Business Registration Agency, stated that in cooperation with the provincial offices, all information will be updated and placed onto the national business registration system this year. &#8220;This is a very good system where an enterprise]]></description>
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