Other Briefings
Restrictions on Foreign Direct Investment in Vietnam
Thanks particularly to Vietnam’s accession to the WTO, market access for foreign companies in the country is being liberalized. That said, in certain sectors foreign direct investment continues to be restricted. In this article, we discuss how.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Controls on Deforestation, Eased Licensing on Cambodia-bound goods, and Interest Rates Moves
This edition of Vietnam Regulatory Brief focuses in on new controls for deforestation-causing projects, easier licensing for Vietnamese transporters moving goods to Cambodia, and praise for adjusting interest caps on USD deposits.
Vietnam News Brief: Tariffs on Exported Plastic Bags, e-Government, and ASEAN-China FTA
In this Vietnam Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Vietnam during the month of September, including tariffs on plastic bags, e-government programs, and the expansion of the ASEAN-China FTA.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: U.S.-Vietnam DTA, VAT, and Online Payment of Import-Export Tax
In this Vietnam Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Vietnam during the month of July, including a U.S.-Vietnam double tax agreement, a VAT update, and online payment of import-export duties.
Starting a Business Under the New Law on Enterprises: Company Seals and Bank Accounts
The Law on Enterprises 2014, which came into effect on July 1, 2015, has altered the processes associated with one of the most intriguing features of doing business in Vietnam – the company seal, affixed by using a “chop”.
Impact of the New Law on Enterprises on Vietnam’s Corporate Governance
The Law on Enterprises 2014, which came into effect on July 1, 2015, sets out obligatory governance structures for different types of companies.
China, India & Vietnam: Setting Up in Asia’s Investment Hotspots – New Issue of Asia Briefing Magazine
The newest issue of Asia Briefing magazine, titled “China, India & Vietnam: Setting Up in Asia’s Investment Hotspots”, is out now and available as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Investments in Public-Private Partnerships, Agriculture, and Construction Cost Management
Vietnam Briefing updates you on recent regulations on investments in Public-Private Partnerships, agriculture, and construction cost management.
Vietnam News Brief: Tax, Bidding Guidance and Tariff Lines
We would like to update you on recent regulations on implementation of the new tax law, project investor selection and new tariff lines applied for products imported directly from Japan.
Vietnam Adds New Forms of Public-Private Partnership
Starting April 10, 2015, the forms of build, own, and operate (BOO); build, transfer, and lease (BTL); build, lease, and transfer (BLT); and, operate and manage (O&M) will be added to the list of acceptable types of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) allowable in Vietnam.
