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.
US Section 301 Forced Labor Investigation: New Trade Compliance Risks for Vietnam Exporters
Learn 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.
Vietnam’s Critical Minerals Industry: Government Prioritizes Rare Earth Processing
Vietnam 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.
Key Changes to Vietnam’s Complaint Resolution Regulations from July 2026
Vietnam’s Decree 155/2026 updates complaint resolution procedures, introduces digital complaint management, and strengthens official accountability.
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.
What Manufacturers Should Evaluate Before Establishing Factory in Vietnam
Establishing factory operations in Vietnam requires manufacturers to evaluate more than labor and industrial land costs.
Complying with Vietnam’s Electronic Labor Contract Framework: Circular 08/2026
Navigate 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.
Vietnam Raises Statutory Basic Salary From July 2026: Implications for Employers
Vietnam’s government has issued Decree 161/2026/ND-CP, introducing an increase to the country’s statutory pay rate, effective July 1, 2026.
Vietnam’s IT Services Market: Nearshore and Offshore Outsourcing Opportunities
Vietnam’s IT services market is rapidly expanding with growing demand for nearshore and offshore outsourcing services.
Stuck in Vietnam? A Guide to Exit Delays Over Tax Obligations
A 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.
Where to Manufacture in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Location Strategy
Explore Vietnam’s manufacturing location strategy across northern, central, and southern industrial clusters, including infrastructure, labor, utilities, and logistics considerations.
