Other Briefings
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.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Import Standards, Offshore Indirect Investment Requirements, and Proposed SME Tax Breaks
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight changes to machinery import standards, discuss proposed SME tax breaks, and analyze new regulations pertaining to offshore indirect investment
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Business Registration Fines, Lost and Damaged Bill Guidance, and Increased Scrutiny of Real Estate Loans
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we explore new fines for late business registration, review guidance on lost and damaged bills, and highlight increased restrictions for real estate lending.
Leveraging Vietnamese Customs to Block Counterfeit Exports
Trademark violations can be a significant risk for producers manufacturing in any emerging market. Learn how to mitigate this risk by working with Vietnam’s customs officials to ensure counterfeits never leave Vietnamese shores.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Life Insurance, Relaxing Airport Restrictions, and New Classification for Securities Trading in Vietnam
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss Vietnams introduction of universal life insurance, highlight relaxing airport restrictions, and analyze the impact of changing classifications for stocks trading in Vietnam.
Managing Corporate Name Infringement in Vietnam
Protecting your brand reputation is an integral party of any overseas expansion. Read more to understand the risks presented by name infringement in Vietnam, and learn how to make use of updated legal protections issued under recent circulars.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Business Climate Improvements, Foreign Currency Credit, and Auto Import Taxation
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight efforts to improve vietnamese business competitiveness, analyze recent limitations on foreign currency lending, and discuss rising discontent with auto taxation.
The Guide to Drafting PPP Proposals and Feasibility Studies in Vietnam
On March 1st, 2016, the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Interior passed Circular 02/2016/TT-BKHDT regarding the preparation and appraisal of PPP project proposals and feasibility studies. Read more for specific requirements and methods of evaluation for both reports.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Timber Export Standards, Venture Capital Funding, and Proposed Increases to Business Licensing Fees
In this weeks Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight mutual recognition of timber regulations between the EU and Vietnam, discuss new regulations on venture capital funding, and analyze the impact of proposed business licensing fees slated for 2017.
