Other Briefings
Thanh Hoa Province: Opportunities in the Emerging Manufacturing Hub
Backed by robust government support, abundant labor, and a rising number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, Thanh Hoa is becoming a preferred destination for investors seeking long-term, cost-efficient growth in the manufacturing and export sectors.
Vietnam’s New VAT Law: Key Compliance Guidance
We examine the latest updates to Vietnam’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) regime, effective on July 1, 2025. Recent clarifications outline several key adjustments and their implications under the new VAT law, including changes to compliance requirements for businesses.
Vietnam’s Tax and Transfer Pricing Compliance: New Regulations in VAT Law
This article outlines the key developments that stakeholders should be aware of in order to navigate Vietnam’s tax and transfer pricing compliance effectively in 2025.
Vietnam’s On-Spot Export and Import Regime: Latest 2025 Updates
Following the approval of the amended Customs Law and Value-Added Tax Law, the management of on-spot export and import activities in Vietnam has experienced significant changes.
Amended Vietnamese Nationality Law: Key Updates for Foreign Workers
The amended Vietnamese Nationality Law offers more flexible conditions for foreign investors, scientists, and experts seeking Vietnamese citizenship.
2025 CIT Law: New Rates Established and Industrial Park Incentive Removed
Vietnam’s amended Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Law, effective October 1, 2025, moves away from location-based tax breaks and steers incentives towards priority industries, enterprise scale, and technological investment.
Vietnam Joins BRICS: Investment Opportunities in the Strategic Partnership
Vietnam has officially received partner-country status within BRICS, joining Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand in aligning more closely with the bloc of major emerging economies.
Da Nang Free Trade Zone: Implementation Plan, Incentives, and Investment Opportunities
Da Nang has received approval to develop a free trade zone, which is part of Vietnam’s ambitious plan to establish multiple free trade zones (FTZs) nationwide. This initiative signifies a significant shift in Vietnam’s economic strategy and trade development.
Vietnam Government Extends 2% VAT Reduction on Specific Goods and Services till End of 2026
The Vietnam government has agreed to extend the 2 percent VAT reduction on specific goods and services till the end of 2026.
Vietnam Passes First-Ever Law on Digital Technology Industry
Vietnam becomes the first country to pass a dedicated law on the digital technology industry. The new law introduces tax incentives, defines digital assets and AI regulation, and sets an ambitious goal to build 150,000 digital tech firms by 2035.
