Other Briefings
Each week we summarize the most recent, developing, and important Vietnam news into one easy to read digest. Here are the top recent Vietnam news summaries.
Vietnam: A Rising Manufacturing Hub in Asia in 2026
Vietnam is among the top three most promising manufacturing hubs in Asia, according to the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 by Dezan Shira & Associates.
2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Vietnam Culture Day Added as New Public Holiday
November 24 has been officially designated as Vietnam Culture Day and recognized as an annual public holiday.
Dezan Shira & Associates Releases Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 Amid Intensifying Competition
The Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 highlights intensifying competition as Asian economies vie for manufacturing leadership.
Vietnam’s Seafood Exports: Growth Drivers, Market Shifts, and 2026 Outlook
Vietnam’s seafood exports delivered a notably upbeat performance in 2025, even as exporters navigated uneven global demand, stricter technical barriers, and rising trade-policy risk.
Understanding Functional Currency in Vietnam’s Accounting Regime
Vietnam’s Circular 99 clarifies how enterprises determine, change, and translate functional currency, including VND reporting and disclosure requirements.
Vietnam to Assign Digital ID Codes to Properties: New Rules from March 1, 2026
Vietnam will implement a system of digital ID codes for properties from March 1, 2026, to improve transparency and real estate management.
Investing in Vietnam’s Textile and Garment Industry: 2025 Overview and Outlook
Vietnam’s garment and textile industry is projected to reach US$46 billion in exports in 2025, supported by strong US demand, FTAs, and sustainability-driven reforms.
Vietnam E-Commerce Growth: Key Findings from the 2025 E-Business Index
The 2025 E-Business Index shows how Vietnam e-commerce growth is reshaping opportunities, while regional digital gaps remain a key challenge.
Administrative Penalties for Tax and Invoice Violations in Vietnam
Effective from January 16, 2026, Decree 310/2025 significantly overhauls Vietnam’s administrative penalties for tax and invoice violations.
New National Center Backs Vietnam’s Semiconductor Push
Vietnam enhances its backing for the semiconductor industry by launching the Vietnam National Multi-Project Wafer Coordination Center.
