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  October 26, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  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.
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  October 18, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  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.
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  October 17, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

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

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

  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.
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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.