Other Briefings
Vietnam Announces 7.3 Percent Wage Hike for 2017
Vietnam’s National Wage Council has decided upon a modest 7.3 percent average increase in monthly minimum wages across the country for 2017. Understand how these changes will impact operations in the near future and get an in depth outlook on wages and their relation to Vietnamese competitiveness.
Vietnam News Brief: Wages, Business Registration, and the Trans Pacific Partnership
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight increased minimum wages, analyze streamlined business registration, and discuss the future of the Trans Pacific Partnership
Vietnam News Brief: Cambodian Tariffs, Freight Charges, and Government Optimization in Da Nang
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we analyze Cambodian tariff reductions, highlight newly published freight charges, and discuss ongoing government optimization in Da Nang
Vietnam News Brief: Import Tariffs, Business Fees, and Industrial Liquor Production
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight import tariff reductions, discuss business fee schedules, andn analyze recent regualtion of industrial liquor production
Vietnam Expands Lào Cai Border-Gate Economic Zone
Vietnam has expanded the Lao Cai border-gate economic zone to include an updated grouping of districts within the greater Lao Cai area. Read more to learn whether your current or future projects are scheduled to gain access to the zone and its benefits.
Vietnam Considers Ban on Foreign Bank Accounts
Vietnam’s state bank has published a draft circular which is set to limit the ability of foreign nationals to open accounts and deposit in Vietnamese banks. Understand the circular and learn how it will impact investment within the country.
New Developments in Vietnamese IP Regulations on Internet Domain Names
On June 8, 2016, Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communication and the Ministry of Science and Technology issued a Joint Circular on the amendment and recovery of fraudulent domain names. Understand what the Circular means for IP protection, and learn how to leverage it to safeguard operations.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Import Duty Exemptions, Foreign Contractor Licensing, and Cambodian Information exchange
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss import duty exemptions, highlight foreign contractor licensing, and analyze a new Cambodian information exchange program
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Casino Ban Upheld, Dumping Duties on Plywood, and Uber Tax Requirements
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief, we highlight a casino ban for Vietnamese nationals, discuss dumping duties on timber exports, and analyze the increased tax compliance for Uber.
Vietnam Releases Draft Safety Standards For Heavy Manufacturing
Vietnam’s Ministry of Labor (MOLISA) has released the text of proposed technical standards for heavy manufacturing aimed at improving safety standards for workers within the country, presenting new issues of compliance for investors.
