Other Briefings
Vietnam Draft Decree on Rooftop Solar Power: New Opportunities on the Horizon for Investors
Vietnam’s rooftop solar sector is poised for significant investment growth with the release of a new draft decree in early October 2024. This article examines the proposed changes in the decree and how they are expected to facilitate commercial and foreign investment opportunities in the country’s renewable energy sector and technology firms.
Proposed Vietnam Industrial Classification System Prioritizes Green Economy
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is inviting public comments on a draft decision from the Prime Minister regarding the establishment of a new Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification System (VSIC). A key feature of this system is the inclusion of a National Green Economy framework, aimed at promoting sustainable practices in Vietnam’s industrial sectors.
Major Upgrade of Vietnam’s Port System Under Decision No. 442/QD-TTg
Vietnam aims to upgrade its port system by 2030, targeting an annual cargo capacity of 1.25 to 1.5 billion tons per Decision No. 442/QD-TTg.
Vietnam’s First Draft of New Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) Released for Public Comments
On September 24, 2024, the Vietnamese government issued the first draft of a new Law on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) for public feedback. The draft law has more stringent provisions than the Personal Data Protection Decree and is potentially set to take effect from January 1, 2026.
Vietnam’s Import-Export Regime: Managing Customs and Accessing Tax Benefits
In this Vietnam Briefing report, available as a free download from the Asia Briefing Publication Store, we examine Vietnam’s import-export regulatory regime, latest legal and tax updates, and the VAT refund process.
Understanding Vietnam’s Regulation on Recognizing Foreign Electronic Signatures
Vietnam’s new regulations in July concerning the recognition of foreign electronic signature certification service providers and electronic signatures took effect August 15.
Vietnam Government to Regulate Property Market if Prices Surge Over 20%
Vietnam’s government has implemented an intervention plan to address a potential scenario where property prices surge by over 20 percent within three months.
Regulation of Vietnam’s Real Estate Market: New Laws in Effect from August 1, 2024
New laws and decrees, along with the implementation of a directive to initiate a nationwide land inventory, are expected to shake up the regulation of Vietnam’s property market and professionalize real estate brokerage.
Eco-Industrial Parks in Vietnam: Implementation and Key Goals
The Vietnam government is considering a policy to facilitate the development of large eco-industrial parks and update preferential policies to encourage green investments. We discuss the proposed policy recommendations, pilot projects, and key goals.
How to Set Up a Representative Office in Vietnam
A Representative Office (RO) is one of the simplest ways companies can set up in Vietnam, albeit with a limited scope of operation. In this article, we discuss the step-by-step process of establishing an RO in Vietnam, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
