Other Briefings
Vietnam: Construction Rules to be Relaxed
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has proposed changes in construction regulations to streamline and reduce the time-consuming and unnecessary administrative procedures leading to an open business environment. Read more to know about the proposed changes.
Vietnam to Reduce Import Tariffs on Automobiles from ASEAN from 2018
From 2018, Vietnam’s import tariffs on automobiles from ASEAN will be reduced to zero percent, leading to further competition in the country. Read more to know about the import tariffs, the effect on local manufacturers, and the steps government should take to support domestic firms.
Planting the Seed: A Guide to Opportunities in Vietnamese Agriculture
Vietnam’s stature as a market for agricultural goods is set to increase with a combination of government support and rising local demand. Read more for our take on the country’s current challenges, emerging opportunities and the government’s new restructuring plan for 2017-2020.
Vietnam FDI Real Estate Report- Streamlining Efficiency Part 1
Southeast Asia is encountering solid economic growth with little roadblocks projected in the future. Learn why real estate in Vietnam, in particular, is primed to benefit from these conditions in the first installment of a two part FDI report from Squawk Advisors.
Vietnam’s Payment Preferences: Four Trends to Watch
Vietnam is aiming to move towards a 90 percent cashless economy by 2020 by reducing cash transactions and increasing electronic payments. With supportive regulatory changes, implementation of new technologies, increased banking penetration, entry of fintech firms, and growing internet penetration, achieving the target seems challenging, but achievable.
Vietnam’s Solar Power Policy: The Dawn of a New Age in Utilities Investment
In the face of rising power consumption, Vietnam has implemented a campaign to encourage solar power spearheaded by Decision No. 11/2017/QD-TT. Read more to understand the incentives and policy adjustments being made under the decision and how this may turn the tables for investors.
Vietnam’s Hospitality Industry: Understanding Current Trends and Challenges
Vietnam is rising rapidly as a tourist destination in South East Asia. Read more to understand how key cities are keeping pace with the likes of Bangkok and learn where challenges may arise when investing within the sector.
Vietnam’s Aquaculture Exports to Reach US$13 billion by 2020
Vietnam’s exports of aquaculture produce are predicted to reach US$13 billion by 2020. Read more to understand current growth trends and the policy actions needed to sustain the seafood industry’s future competitiveness
Stuck in Traffic: Opportunities for Urban Infrastructure Development in Ho Chi Minh City
As Ho Chi Minh City battles growing traffic congestion, municipal authorities are considering a range of measures to improve transportation in the bustling city of over eight million. Find out how foreign investors can capitalize on opportunities arising in the city.
Industry Spotlight: Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Market
Vietnam is getting ready for large investment in solar and wind energy projects to keep up with its increased energy consumption and to meet government goals. Understand these trends and find out how to maximize opportunities in the years to come.
