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  September 14, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  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.
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  September 5, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  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.
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  September 3, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  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.
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  August 22, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  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.
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  August 4, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  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.
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  August 2, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  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.
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  July 29, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  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.
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  July 27, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  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
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  July 20, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  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.
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  July 14, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  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.