Other BriefingsAs Vietnam Tightens Import Controls, Importer of Record Services Gain Importance
Importer of Record (IOR) services enable foreign businesses to import goods into Vietnam without a local entity by handling customs, permits, duties, taxes, and compliance.
Vietnam CIT Incentives for Software Production: What Investors Need to Know
Vietnam's CIT incentives for IT and software firms include preferential tax rates and holidays. Learn eligibility, software criteria, and compliance for 2026.
Risks Arising From Poor Accounting Documentation Practices in Vietnam
Poor accounting documentation in Vietnam can expose businesses to tax penalties, litigation risks, and regulatory scrutiny. Learn key compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
How to Start Manufacturing in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to start manufacturing in Vietnam in 2026. This guide covers crucial information on how to set up a unit, costs involved, tax incentives, industrial zones, and compliance requirements for foreign investors.
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Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules - New Publication Out
Legal & Regulatory Jun 25 -
As Vietnam Tightens Import Controls, Importer of Record Services Gain Importance
Legal & Regulatory Jun 24 -
Resolution 10-NQ/TW: Vietnam's New Strategy for High-Quality FDI and Economic Transformation
Economy & Trade Jun 24 -
Thai Investment in Vietnam: Key Investors, Growth Sectors, and Market Entry Strategies in 2026
Economy & Trade Jun 24 -
Export Manufacturing in Vietnam: Logistics, Incentives, and Setup Considerations
Industries Jun 22
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Economy & Trade
Resolution 10-NQ/TW: Vietnam's New Strategy for High-Quality FDI and Economic Transformation
Jun 23Vietnam's Resolution 10-NQ/TW introduces a new FDI strategy focused on technology transfer, innovation, domestic linkages, and high-quality investment. Explore the key targets and policy breakthroughs through 2030.
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Thai Investment in Vietnam: Key Investors, Growth Sectors, and Market Entry Strategies in 2026
Economy & Trade Jun 23Thailand is Vietnam’s second-largest ASEAN investor, with US$15.4 billion in registered capital. Explore leading Thai investors, priority sectors, market entry strategies, and opportunities for businesses entering Vietnam in 2026.
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Nordic Manufacturing Investment in Vietnam: Opportunities in High-Value Production
Economy & Trade Jun 18Nordic manufacturing investment in Vietnam is rising as companies seek resilient supply chains, sustainable production, and access to Asia's growing markets.
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PCI and BPI 2025: Measuring Vietnam’s Business Environment and Private Sector Growth
Economy & Trade Jun 15Explore Vietnam’s private sector performance in 2025 with the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI 2025) and the Business Performance Index (BPI), highlighting governance reforms, innovation trends, and top-performing provinces.
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Vietnam-Sweden Relations: Beyond EVFTA Toward Innovation and Green Growth
Economy & Trade Jun 11Explore Vietnam-Sweden thriving relations, including bilateral trade, investment, innovation partnerships, and green growth opportunities.
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Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion
Published: March 2026
Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has transformed from a low-cost assembly hub into a key part of g... -
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...
Tax & Accounting
Vietnam CIT Incentives for Software Production: What Investors Need to Know
Jun 17Vietnam's CIT incentives for IT and software firms include preferential tax rates and holidays. Learn eligibility, software criteria, and compliance for 2026.
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Is Your Business on the List? Vietnam Speeds Up Tax Code Closures for Inactive Firms
Tax & Accounting Jun 08Vietnam's Tax Department has recently issued Decision 595/QD-CT to speed up the processing of inactive tax records and unresolved tax code closures.
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Vietnam’s New Customs Penalty Decree: Key Compliance Changes for Importers and Exporters
Tax & Accounting Jun 04Examine Vietnam’s new customs penalty regime, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, under Decree No. 169/2026/ND-CP, modernizing Vietnam’s customs enforcement framework.
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Stuck in Vietnam? A Guide to Exit Delays Over Tax Obligations
Tax & Accounting May 25A recent case involving a taxpayer allegedly barred from leaving Vietnam over a tax debt of less than US$1 has sparked widespread public attention to how the country’s exit suspension mechanism is implemented.
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Risks Arising From Poor Accounting Documentation Practices in Vietnam
Tax & Accounting May 20Poor accounting documentation in Vietnam can expose businesses to tax penalties, litigation risks, and regulatory scrutiny. Learn key compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
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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 New Personal Data Protection Rules - New Publication Out
Jun 25'Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide' is out now and available for free download.
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As Vietnam Tightens Import Controls, Importer of Record Services Gain Importance
Legal & Regulatory Jun 24Importer of Record (IOR) services enable foreign businesses to import goods into Vietnam without a local entity by handling customs, permits, duties, taxes, and compliance.
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Resolution 10-NQ/TW: Vietnam's New Strategy for High-Quality FDI and Economic Transformation
Legal & Regulatory Jun 23Vietnam's Resolution 10-NQ/TW introduces a new FDI strategy focused on technology transfer, innovation, domestic linkages, and high-quality investment. Explore the key targets and policy breakthroughs through 2030.
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Vietnam Investor Visa Guide: Pathways for Long-Term Residency
Legal & Regulatory Jun 16Explore the Vietnam investor visa framework, including visa categories, TRC eligibility, application requirements, and key immigration updates for foreign investors.
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Key Changes to Vietnam’s Complaint Resolution Regulations from July 2026
Legal & Regulatory Jun 02Vietnam's Decree 155/2026 updates complaint resolution procedures, introduces digital complaint management, and strengthens official accountability.
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Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide
Published: June 2026Vietnam's new personal data protection framework introduces significant compliance and governance ob... -
Complying with Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree
Published: May 2024This report dives into the respective regulations that encompass Vietnam's personal data protection ...
Industries
Export Manufacturing in Vietnam: Logistics, Incentives, and Setup Considerations
Jun 22Learn how to establish an export manufacturing enterprise in Vietnam, evaluate logistics and site selection factors.
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Nordic Manufacturing Investment in Vietnam: Opportunities in High-Value Production
Industries Jun 18Nordic manufacturing investment in Vietnam is rising as companies seek resilient supply chains, sustainable production, and access to Asia's growing markets.
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Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: As of June 2026
Industries Jun 10The Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker provides the latest data, industrial production indicators, and export performance insights to help investors monitor Vietnam’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape.
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From Outsourcing to Ownership: Using the BOT Model to Build a Software Team in Vietnam
Industries Jun 09Explore Vietnam’s expanding software outsourcing market and how Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) models enable firms to establish scalable offshore centers.
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Vietnam's Critical Minerals Industry: Government Prioritizes Rare Earth Processing
Industries Jun 03Vietnam is repositioning its critical minerals industry from a resource-based sector toward a higher-value manufacturing ecosystem centered on processing, refining, and advanced materials production.
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Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion
Published: March 2026Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has transformed from a low-cost assembly hub into a key part of g... -
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...
HR & Payroll
Business Etiquette in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors and Executives
Jun 18Learn the essential business etiquette in Vietnam, including greetings, meetings, communication styles, dining customs, and cultural practices for foreign investors.
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Complying with Vietnam’s Electronic Labor Contract Framework: Circular 08/2026
HR & Payroll May 28Navigate your compliance with Vietnam's electronic labor contract regime under Circular No. 08/2026/TT-BNV, which provides detailed guidance on Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP.
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Vietnam Raises Statutory Basic Salary From July 2026: Implications for Employers
HR & Payroll May 27Vietnam’s government has issued Decree 161/2026/ND-CP, introducing an increase to the country’s statutory pay rate, effective July 1, 2026.
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PEO vs. EOR in Vietnam: Which HR Solution Fits Your Expansion Strategy?
HR & Payroll May 14Learn the differences between PEO and EOR services in Vietnam, including compliance, payroll, hiring structure, and which model best supports international business expansion.
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Vietnam’s HCI+ 2026 Ranking Signals Stronger Workforce for Investors
HR & Payroll Apr 29Vietnam ranks among top performers in the World Bank’s HCI+ 2026. Explore what the data reveals about workforce quality, skills gaps, and investor implications.
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Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide
Published: June 2026Vietnam's new personal data protection framework introduces significant compliance and governance ob... -
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...
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