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Vietnam Foreign Trade Continues Recovery in 2024
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Understanding How Trademark Opposition Works in Vietnam
Legal & Regulatory May 01 -
Vietnam’s Imported Meat Market: Growth Drivers and Regulatory Requirements
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Economy & Trade
Vietnam Foreign Trade Continues Recovery in 2024
May 03Vietnam’s foreign trade continued to rebound in the first four months of 2024 following a major trade slump recorded in 2023, per GSO data.
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Vietnam's Total Foreign Investment Climbs to US$9.27 Billion in Four Months: GSO
Economy & Trade May 02Vietnam received an estimated US$6.28 billion in FDI during Jan-April of this year, marking the highest level in the past five years.
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UNDP Releases Vietnam PAPI 2023 Report: Progress on Anti-Corruption, E-Governance
Economy & Trade Apr 28In the PAPI 2023 Rankings, Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam claimed the top spot among 63 localities with 46.04 points. Thai Nguyen and Bac Ninh Provinces secured second and third positions with 45.78 and 45.7 points, respectively.
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ESG Strategy a Key Focus Area for Foreign Businesses in Vietnam
Economy & Trade Apr 26We discuss findings from the VBF’s survey of foreign business stakeholders in Vietnam, including progress and concerns over ESG priorities.
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Vietnam Exports to the US in Q1 2024 Reach US$25.77 Billion
Economy & Trade Apr 24Vietnam exports to the US in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 accounted for 27.7% of the entire export turnover of the Southeast Asian economy.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2024
Published: December 2023
This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all ten ASEAN countries a... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2024
Published: December 2023An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2024 provides readers with an overview of the fundament...
Tax & Accounting
Corporate Tax Planning for Businesses in Vietnam in 2024 - New Publication from Vietnam Briefing
Mar 22'Corporate Tax Planning for Businesses in Vietnam in 2024' explains key incentives available, reporting requirements, and preparation for Vietnam's Global Minimum Tax regulations under the BEPS 2.0 Framework.
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Vietnam CIT and PIT Finalization for the 2023 Tax Period
Tax & Accounting Mar 13Compliance with CIT and PIT finalization regulations is crucial for companies and individuals in Vietnam. We discuss reporting requirements and relevant deadlines.
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Taxes for Foreign E-commerce Firms Earning an Income in Vietnam
Tax & Accounting Feb 14Foreign 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 Tax Updates for the New Year 2024
Tax & Accounting Jan 05In 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.
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Draft Global Minimum Tax Support Fund Unveiled
Tax & Accounting Jan 02Vietnam’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.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2024
Published: December 2023This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all ten ASEAN countries a... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2024
Published: December 2023An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2024 provides readers with an overview of the fundament...
Legal & Regulatory
Understanding How Trademark Opposition Works in Vietnam
May 01We discuss the legal grounds on which intellectual property rights holders can register opposition to trademark applications in Vietnam.
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Vietnam’s Extended Producer Responsibility Policy: Company Recycling Obligations
Legal & Regulatory Apr 24Vietnam's amended Environment Protection Law (EPL) in 2022 introduced a new “extended producer responsibility” (EPR) policy which places the burden of responsibility to recycle on companies.
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Vietnam Decree 23 Outlines Bidding Processes for Key Sectors Projects
Legal & Regulatory Apr 11Vietnam has introduced comprehensive regulations via Decree 23 on the bidding processes for project implementation and investor selection. It follows the New Bidding Law that came into force beginning of 2024.
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Vietnam Law on Personal Data Protection: Latest Developments and Insights
Legal & Regulatory Apr 08Vietnam's proposed Personal Data Protection Law is another significant move toward enhancing data privacy and regulatory streamlining. The law is at the development stage, with the Ministry of Public Security seeking critical feedback.
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Vietnam Proposes Regulatory Sandbox for Banking Sector: Draft Decree Guidelines
Legal & Regulatory Apr 05A new Vietnam Draft Decree proposes a Regulatory Sandbox in the banking sector focused on three solutions, provided either by credit institutions or fintech companies – credit scoring, open application programming interface (API), and P2P lending.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2024
Published: December 2023This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all ten ASEAN countries a... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2024
Published: December 2023An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2024 provides readers with an overview of the fundament...
Industries
Vietnam’s Imported Meat Market: Growth Drivers and Regulatory Requirements
Apr 30We examine Vietnam's imported meat market, including demand growth drivers and regulatory requirements for foreign producers and exporters.
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Vietnam Adopts Hydrogen Energy Strategy to Boost Energy Transition
Industries Apr 10In a new strategy, Vietnam has laid out a range of development targets for the hydrogen industry for the period to 2030 and with a vision to 2050, which will support the country's sustainability and decarbonization goals. The Hydrogen Energy Strategy came into effect on February 7, 2024, and will be of interest to international investors and R&D stakeholders in the energy domain.
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Domestic EV Major VinFast Gets Ambitious with New India Factory
Industries Mar 29Homegrown 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.
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Vietnam’s 5G Spectrum Auction: Telecom Companies Enter Bidding Race for Spectrum Licenses
Industries Mar 18Vietnam has opened its long-awaited 5G spectrum auctions in March to all telecom companies for license to operate multiple band blocs.
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Vietnam Issues Decree 10/2024/ND-CP to Attract More High-Tech Investments
Industries Mar 14Effective 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.
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Vietnam Market Entry Strategy for Foreign F&B Companies
Published: December 2023Vietnam has been rapidly rising as a key Southeast Asian market for a vast range of foreign food and... -
Getting Your Goods to Market in Vietnam
Published: June 2023High inflation and interest rates, along with currency fluctuations are all making it expensive and ...
HR & Payroll
Applying for a Vietnam Work Permit: Guidelines for Foreigners and Employers
Apr 24Vietnam has amended certain provisions regarding hiring foreign workers and the issuance of work permits. We provide the details.
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Vietnam Advisory on Swapping of Working Days Around April 30 and May 1, 2024 Holidays
HR & Payroll Apr 16Vietnam's labor authority MOLISA has proposed a swap of workdays for the 2024 Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday.
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Judicial Record Card in Vietnam: Guide to Obtaining a Police Clearance Check
HR & Payroll Apr 12A criminal record check certificate (Judicial Record Card) is required for foreign employees when they apply for a work permit in Vietnam.
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Vietnam Issues Draft Rules on Foreigner’s Electronic Identification Registration
HR & Payroll Mar 20Vietnam has released a draft decree regulating procedures for the registration of foreigners’ electronic identification.
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Planning for Uncertainty: Global Staffing Solutions to Facilitate Your Vietnam Market Entry
HR & Payroll Feb 21Global Staffing Solutions is a flexible entry strategy for businesses to test the Vietnamese market without needing to physically set up an operation.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2024
Published: December 2023This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all ten ASEAN countries a... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2024
Published: December 2023An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2024 provides readers with an overview of the fundament...
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