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2025 Vietnam Public Holidays Calendar
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Vietnam’s 2024 VAT Law: Key Provisions and Changes to the VAT Regime
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Driving Growth: Business Opportunities in Vietnam's North-South High-Speed Railway Project
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Economy & Trade
Driving Growth: Business Opportunities in Vietnam's North-South High-Speed Railway Project
Dec 10We explain how Vietnam's North-South high-speed railway project will upgrade its underdeveloped rail system and boost logistics performance.
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Vietnam’s Top Investors and FDI Beneficiaries – January to November 2024
Economy & Trade Dec 09Vietnam’s top investors in 2024 (January-November) were Singapore with US$9.14 billion, followed by South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Japan, dominating 77 percent of total investments.
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Vietnam-Singapore Partnership Advances with Focus on Sustainability, Investment, and Trade
Economy & Trade Dec 09Vietnam and Singapore seek to upgrade bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on sustainable economic cooperation, legislative collaboration, and emerging sectors like green logistics and clean energy.
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Investing in Vietnam's Modernizing Logistics Sector - New Publication Out
Economy & Trade Dec 03With its strategic geographic position, rapidly expanding industrial infrastructure, and government initiatives aimed at enhancing the logistics environment, Vietnam offers a wealth of opportunities for both domestic and international investors.
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Nam Dinh Province Announces It Will Develop Two New Industrial Clusters
Economy & Trade Nov 27The Red River Delta province of Nam Dinh is set to expand its industrial landscape with the establishment of two new industrial clusters: Thang Cuong and My Thuan.
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Investing in Vietnam's Modernizing Logistics Sector
Published: December 2024
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The ASEAN Education Market: Trends, Challenges, and Investment Pathways
Published: November 2024The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine explores these opportunities in depth, providing a compr...
Tax & Accounting
Vietnam’s Draft Excise Tax Law: Implications for Stakeholders
Dec 12Vietnam's draft excise tax law introduces new bases for calculating the special consumption tax and will impact new goods and services.
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Vietnam’s 2024 VAT Law: Key Provisions and Changes to the VAT Regime
Tax & Accounting Dec 11Vietnam’s 2024 Law on Value-added Tax (VAT) will take effect from July 1, 2025 and the 2% reduced VAT regime is extended till end June 2025.
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Vietnam Government Extends 2% VAT Reduction on Specific Goods and Services till End of June 2025
Tax & Accounting Dec 02The Vietnam government has agreed to extend the 2 percent VAT reduction on specific goods and services till the end of June 2025.
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Avoiding PE Risks in Vietnam: Best Practices for Foreign Representative Offices
Tax & Accounting Nov 18To avoid triggering Permanent Establishment (PE) status, investors must thoroughly understand Vietnam's regulatory framework for representative offices (ROs) and PEs. This ensures compliance, minimizes tax liability, and mitigates legal risks.
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Stuck in Vietnam? A Guide to Exit Delays Over Tax Obligations
Tax & Accounting Nov 12We examine the reasons authorities may temporarily restrict individuals from exiting Vietnam due to tax debts and outline key steps to help avoid these situations.
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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
Vietnam National Assembly Approves Amendments to 9 Laws: Major Changes to Financial Regulations
Dec 05Key changes to existing regulations on securities, accounting, independent audits, tax management, and personal income tax are expected to have a significant impact on Vietnam's business and investment environment.
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Vietnam National Assembly Approves Law on Personal Data Protection
Legal & Regulatory Dec 05On November 30, 2024, the Vietnamese government approved the new Law on Personal Data Protection, to come into effect July 1, 2025.
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Vietnam’s New Internet Regulation: Decree 147/2024
Legal & Regulatory Nov 28Vietnam's new Decree No. 147/2024 introduces stringent regulation for internet services, imposing stricter compliance on onshore and offshore providers and reshaping access, content moderation, and user data management.
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Vietnam’s School Education Sector: Foreign Investment Scope and New Regulatory Changes
Legal & Regulatory Nov 26Vietnam's school education sector presents strong foreign investment potential, fueled by rising demand, supportive policies, and tax incentives. Decrees 124 and 125, effective November 20, 2024, enhance oversight and operational and investment considerations.
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Vietnam's Decree 115: Bidding Requirements for Land-Use Projects
Legal & Regulatory Nov 11Vietnam's Decree 115 creates a strong legal framework for investor selection and bidding in land-use projects. We discuss key provisions.
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Complying with Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree
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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...
Industries
NVIDIA Expansion into Vietnam: Potential for AI Sector Growth
Dec 11NVIDIA, a leading American AI computing company, has recently shown strong interest in Vietnam's market alongside other technology giants expanding into Southeast Asia.
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Nghệ An Province Approves US$590 Million Singaporean Textile Investment
Industries Dec 04The Mega Textile-Việt Nam factory, to be constructed in the Thọ Lộc Industrial Park within the Southeast Nghệ An Economic Zone, will cover 51 hectares. It is set to produce 67,200 tonnes of fabric, 10,300 tonnes of knitted goods, 7,200 tonnes of coloured yarn, 130 million clothing items, 100 million belts, and 2.2 million semi-finished products annually.
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Vietnam and China Manufacturing: Key Comparisons for Business Strategies
Industries Dec 04As companies seek to diversify their supply chains, Vietnam has become a prominent “China Plus One” destination, offering businesses a strategic manufacturing base in Asia.
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Vietnam’s School Education Sector: Foreign Investment Scope and New Regulatory Changes
Industries Nov 26Vietnam's school education sector presents strong foreign investment potential, fueled by rising demand, supportive policies, and tax incentives. Decrees 124 and 125, effective November 20, 2024, enhance oversight and operational and investment considerations.
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Vietnam's Strategic Push into the Middle East Halal Market
Industries Nov 21Vietnam is leveraging its agricultural strengths and Halal certification advancements to tap into the booming Middle Eastern Halal market, with opportunities in food exports, tourism, and strategic collaborations driven by rising global demand.
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Investing in Vietnam's Modernizing Logistics Sector
Published: December 2024In this edition of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we provide investors with essential insights and resou... -
The ASEAN Education Market: Trends, Challenges, and Investment Pathways
Published: November 2024The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine explores these opportunities in depth, providing a compr...
HR & Payroll
2025 Vietnam Public Holidays Calendar
Dec 12In 2025, workers in Vietnam are set to benefit from extended public holiday periods compared to the 2024 schedule. Businesses must plan in advance.
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Female Workers in Vietnam: Legal Rights and Gender Equality Targets
HR & Payroll Nov 01Female workers are key to Vietnam’s labor force, with their rights protected by laws and strengthened through ongoing reforms, promoting gender equality.
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Vietnam E-visas: Complete Guide 2024
HR & Payroll Oct 08Vietnam’s e-visa program makes it easier and faster for visitors to Vietnam to enter the country. Here’s who is eligible for an e-visa and how to apply.
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Vietnam Considers 9-Day Tet Break for 2025
HR & Payroll Sep 30The Vietnam government is positively considering a 9-day Tet break for 2025 from January 25 to February 2. Proposals for extended breaks during other national holidays are also under review. Foreign investors and vendors planning business meetings should be mindful of the country’s public holiday schedules when arranging visits.
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Vietnam Fintech and Payroll Innovation: Understanding the Concept of Earned Wage Access Services
HR & Payroll Sep 27Earned Wage Access (EWA) services is a relatively new fintech concept in Vietnam, aligning with policies aimed at promoting financial inclusion. Although this service segment is still in its early development stage, it has the potential to provide financial services and products to a significant underbanked population that often relies on dubious loan providers.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2024
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2024
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