Other Briefings
Vietnam Proposes Removal of Healthcare Investment Restrictions
Vietnam has tabled a proposal to remove restrictions on a number of healthcare related business lines currently on its conditional investment list. Learn which industries have been deregulated and where opportunities lie to tap into Vietnam’s emerging middle class.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Trade with Brunei, Tax Incentives, and a Looming Pokemon Go Ban
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight trade progress with Brunei, analyze environmental and construction tax incentives, and discuss a looming Pokemon Go ban.
Vietnam Updates Fines for Investment Violations
The passage of Decree 50 in Vietnam has updated fines related to mismanagement and compliance in bidding, investment registration, and enterprise management. Understand how your business will be impacted by these developments.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Minimum Wage Hikes, Tax Law Amendments, and Noise Limit Adjustments
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight minimum wage hikes, discuss tax law amendments, and analyze noise limits for offices within the country.
An Introduction to Vietnamese Product Labeling Requirements
Vietnam’s consumer class is young and growing rapidly. Understand how your products can penetrate the Vietnamese market with in depth analysis on product labeling requirements for imports and exports.
Highlights of Vietnam’s New Decree for Investment Violations
Vietnam’s new Decree 50 details updated penalties for administrative violations in planning and investment for businesses and investors and sheds light on the business registration process for different business models. This article outlines the decree’s key features and analyzes its importance for Vietnam’s competitiveness.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Foreign Investment Scrutiny, Foreign Research Restriction, and the Regulation of Photo Exhibitions
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss increasing tax enforcement for foreign investors, analyze limitations on environmental research, and highlight uncertainty surrounding recent restrictions on photo exhibitions
Vietnam Market Watch: Tax Reform, Foreign Companies, and Increased Credit for Land Administration Projects
In this week’s Vietnam Market Watch we highlight recent tax reform proposals, analyze the success of foreign companies over domestic competitors, and analyze the extension of credit boosts to land administration projects.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: European Visa Waivers, Preferential Income Tax Guidelines, and Emerging Insurance Standards
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we analyze liberalized visa requirements for a number of european countries, highlight updated guidelines for preferential income tax, and discuss new insurance standards for employees.
Formosa’s US$500 Million Settlement Set to Usher in New Era for Environmental Enforcement
Following the near panic surrounding mass fish deaths in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the Taiwanese firm Formosa was identified as the culprit. Settling to the tune of US$500 million with government authorities, here we discuss why it could mark a turning point in the prosecution of future environmental negligence by businesses.
