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.
Is Your Business on the List? Vietnam Speeds Up Tax Code Closures for Inactive Firms
Vietnam’s Tax Department has recently issued Decision 595/QD-CT to speed up the processing of inactive tax records and unresolved tax code closures.
Vietnam’s New Customs Penalty Decree: Key Compliance Changes for Importers and Exporters
Examine 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.
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.
