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Vietnam’s Amended Investment Law: Key Transitional Provisions for Existing and New Projects
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Q&A: 2025 Personal Income Tax Finalization in Vietnam
Tax & Accounting Mar 13
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Economy & Trade
Vietnam, China Advance Economic Cooperation Amid High-Level Engagements
Mar 19Vietnam and China strengthen economic ties after the 17th Steering Committee meeting during Wang Yi’s visit.
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Vietnam’s Amended Investment Law: Key Transitional Provisions for Existing and New Projects
Economy & Trade Mar 18Vietnam’s amended Investment Law introduces a comprehensive set of transitional provisions to ensure regulatory continuity and align legacy projects with the new legal framework.
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Mapping the China-Vietnam Trade Relationship: Key Trade Routes and Growth Drivers
Economy & Trade Mar 12China-Vietnam trade is thriving, with Vietnam becoming a key trade hub and increasingly exporting Chinese goods, strengthening their regional partnership.
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Vietnam Responds to Rising Oil Prices: Emergency Measures and New Initiatives
Economy & Trade Mar 10Vietnam is responding to a sudden surge in global oil prices triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Tapping into Vietnam’s High-Value Growth Ambition in 2026
Economy & Trade Mar 06Vietnam is aiming for a high-value growth, supported by policies that promote productivity, innovation, and industrial upgrading.
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Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Published: March 2025
Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign business... -
Investing in Vietnam's Modernizing Logistics Sector
Published: December 2024In this edition of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we provide investors with essential insights and resou...
Tax & Accounting
Reporting Obligations of Foreign Enterprises in Vietnam: 2026 Compliance Calendar
Mar 18We review the Vietnam compliance calendar to see the key reporting obligations for foreign-invested enterprises in March 2026.
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Q&A: 2025 Personal Income Tax Finalization in Vietnam
Tax & Accounting Mar 13We touch on some frequently asked questions on the personal income tax (PIT) finalization obligations of employers and employees in Vietnam, including deadlines.
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APAs in Vietnam: How Businesses Can Manage Transfer Pricing Risks
Tax & Accounting Mar 12Explore reforms that renew attention on advance pricing agreements (APAs) for transfer pricing risk management in Vietnam.
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Vietnam’s VAT Refund: Expanded Eligibility and Stricter Compliance Rules
Tax & Accounting Mar 04Explore Vietnam's regulations on VAT refund eligibility for investment and export-focused companies, as well as the strict compliance rules.
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EU Adds Vietnam to its List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions: Tax and Compliance Implications
Tax & Accounting Feb 22In February, the EU added Vietnam to its non-cooperative tax list following an OECD review, as part of its biannual assessment of tax transparency, fair taxation, and anti-BEPS compliance.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026
Published: December 2025This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all 11 ASEAN countries an... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026
Published: December 2025Vietnam is at a pivotal point in its development, aiming for high-value, innovation-led growth. The ...
Legal & Regulatory
Vietnam’s Amended Investment Law: Key Transitional Provisions for Existing and New Projects
Mar 18Vietnam’s amended Investment Law introduces a comprehensive set of transitional provisions to ensure regulatory continuity and align legacy projects with the new legal framework.
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Reporting Obligations of Foreign Enterprises in Vietnam: 2026 Compliance Calendar
Legal & Regulatory Mar 18We review the Vietnam compliance calendar to see the key reporting obligations for foreign-invested enterprises in March 2026.
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Vietnam's Regulations Effective March 2026: Real Estate, Foreign Representative Offices
Legal & Regulatory Mar 05Several new regulations in Vietnam in March 2026 concerning property ID codes and licensing for foreign representative offices.
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Decree 29/2026: Vietnam Operationalizes its First Carbon Trading Market
Legal & Regulatory Mar 03Vietnam launched its first carbon trading exchange, establishing an operational framework and piloting GHG quota allocation for 2025–2026.
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Managing Anti-Dumping Risk in Vietnam: Compliance, Market Access, and Strategic Planning
Legal & Regulatory Feb 27We review Vietnam's anti-dumping investigations, covering its landscape, sector exposure, exporter implications, compliance responsibilities, and the investigation process.
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Complying with Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree
Published: May 2024This report dives into the respective regulations that encompass Vietnam's personal data protection ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026
Published: December 2025This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all 11 ASEAN countries an...
Industries
Vietnam’s Wood Industry in 2026: Navigating Challenges and Seizing New Opportunities
Mar 16Vietnam’s wood industry is a cornerstone of its export economy, consistently ranking among the top five contributors to national export earnings.
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Nike Factories and Supplier Network in Vietnam: Updated to January 2026
Industries Mar 09Nike’s been operating in Vietnam for over a decade. Here’s where their factories are and why.
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Decree 29/2026: Vietnam Operationalizes its First Carbon Trading Market
Industries Mar 03Vietnam launched its first carbon trading exchange, establishing an operational framework and piloting GHG quota allocation for 2025–2026.
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Digital Marketing Services in Vietnam: A 2026 Market Overview
Industries Feb 24Digital marketing services in Vietnam are rapidly evolving into essential components of business growth strategies for foreign-invested companies.
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Breakthroughs in Vietnam's 2026 Education Regulations: Implications for FDI
Industries Feb 24Vietnam is poised for a transformative shift in its education sector with the groundbreaking amendments to its education laws, which not only enhance regulatory frameworks but also catalyze foreign direct investment (FDI)
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Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Published: March 2025Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign business... -
Investing in Vietnam's Modernizing Logistics Sector
Published: December 2024In this edition of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we provide investors with essential insights and resou...
HR & Payroll
Navigating Vietnam’s New Deportation Rules: What Foreigners Should Know
Feb 25An overview of Vietnam’s new deportation rules under Decree 59/2026/ND-CP and their implications for foreign nationals.
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Vietnam's Personal Data Protection: Key Requirements under Decree 356
HR & Payroll Jan 26Vietnam's personal data protection rules have tightened under Decree 356. Learn about new compliance duties for businesses operating in Vietnam.
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2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Vietnam Culture Day Added as New Public Holiday
HR & Payroll Jan 13November 24 has been officially designated as Vietnam Culture Day and recognized as an annual public holiday.
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Vietnam Mandates Centralized Electronic Labor Contracts from July 2026: Key Requirements under Decree 337
HR & Payroll Dec 31From July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s government mandates that all electronic labor contracts must be digitally managed on a centralized platform.
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Vietnam Amends Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications
HR & Payroll Dec 10Vietnam’s National Assembly approves the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026
Published: December 2025This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all 11 ASEAN countries an... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026
Published: December 2025Vietnam is at a pivotal point in its development, aiming for high-value, innovation-led growth. The ...
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