Other BriefingsPCI and BPI 2025: Measuring Vietnam’s Business Environment and Private Sector Growth
Explore 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.
Vietnam Cuts Conditional Business Lines: Implications for Investors
Vietnam's government has recently reduced the number of conditional business lines from 198 to 142 and expanded post-inspection supervision.
How to Qualify for Preferential Tariffs Under EVFTA
Learn how businesses can meet EVFTA rules, documentation, and compliance to access preferential tariffs when exporting from Vietnam to the EU.
Mapping Adidas’ Supply Chain in Vietnam: Clusters, Logistics, and Labor Dynamics
Over the last decade or so Adidas has greatly increased its presence in Vietnam. Here’s where they're located and why they’re there.
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PCI and BPI 2025: Measuring Vietnam’s Business Environment and Private Sector Growth
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Vietnam-Sweden Relations: Beyond EVFTA Toward Innovation and Green Growth
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Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: As of June 2026
Industries Jun 11 -
Thai Nguyen After Merger: Northern Vietnam’s Next Industrial Growth Hub
Economy & Trade Jun 10 -
From Outsourcing to Ownership: Using the BOT Model to Build a Software Team in Vietnam
Industries Jun 10
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Economy & Trade
PCI and BPI 2025: Measuring Vietnam’s Business Environment and Private Sector Growth
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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Thai Nguyen After Merger: Northern Vietnam’s Next Industrial Growth Hub
Economy & Trade Jun 10Thai Nguyen is a potential alternative for manufacturers, providing a viable option to the saturated industrial hubs in Northern Vietnam.
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Vietnam’s New Customs Penalty Decree: Key Compliance Changes for Importers and Exporters
Economy & Trade 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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US Section 301 Forced Labor Investigation: New Trade Compliance Risks for Vietnam Exporters
Economy & Trade Jun 04Learn which industries may be affected and how businesses should prepare following the US proposed new Section 301 tariffs on imports from Vietnam and other economies.
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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
Is Your Business on the List? Vietnam Speeds Up Tax Code Closures for Inactive Firms
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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Vietnam Manufacturing Cost Planning: Key Considerations Before Factory Setup
Tax & Accounting May 18Effective cost planning is essential for foreign manufacturers entering Vietnam, as factory setup expenses often extend far beyond initial estimates for land, labor, and machinery.
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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
Key Changes to Vietnam’s Complaint Resolution Regulations from July 2026
Jun 02Vietnam's Decree 155/2026 updates complaint resolution procedures, introduces digital complaint management, and strengthens official accountability.
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Vietnam Cuts Conditional Business Lines: Implications for Investors
Legal & Regulatory Jun 01Vietnam's government has recently reduced the number of conditional business lines from 198 to 142 and expanded post-inspection supervision.
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Key Changes Businesses Should Know Under Vietnam’s Revised Notarization Law
Legal & Regulatory May 19Vietnam's amended Law on Notarization simplifies procedures, decentralizes authority, and supports digital legal services reforms.
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Conducting an Internal Investigation in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign-Invested Companies
Legal & Regulatory May 15Learn practical strategies for conducting internal investigations in Vietnam, from handling fraud probes to disciplinary actions.
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US Designates Vietnam a Priority Foreign Country on IP: What Foreign Businesses Should Review
Legal & Regulatory May 12The US has designated Vietnam a Priority Foreign Country in its 2026 Special 301 Report. We examine the implications for foreign businesses and key IP compliance considerations.
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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 Manufacturing Tracker: As of June 2026
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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What Manufacturers Should Evaluate Before Establishing Factory in Vietnam
Industries May 28Establishing factory operations in Vietnam requires manufacturers to evaluate more than labor and industrial land costs.
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Vietnam’s IT Services Market: Nearshore and Offshore Outsourcing Opportunities
Industries May 26Vietnam’s IT services market is rapidly expanding with growing demand for nearshore and offshore outsourcing services.
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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
Complying with Vietnam’s Electronic Labor Contract Framework: Circular 08/2026
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 Visa Costs: What You Need to Know
HR & Payroll Apr 07Vietnam's visa costs change regularly. Here is an updated list of Vietnam visa fees for 2026, following the issuance of Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BTC.
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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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