Other Briefings
Understanding Vietnam’s New Environmental Criteria for Green Investment Projects
Vietnam has established environmental criteria for green investment projects, including verification mechanisms to qualify for preferential policies and green financing.
Vietnam’s International Financial Center: Benefits and Opportunities for Investors
The International Financial Center is expected to help Vietnam integrate into global banking and attract foreign investment beyond traditional manufacturing.
Vietnam’s Power Shortage: Impact on Manufacturing and Government Response
We examine how the Vietnamese government addresses the risk of power shortages that could impede its economic growth.
Vietnam’s Rising Purchasing Power: 2024 Household Living Standards Survey
Vietnam’s 2024 Household Living Standards Survey highlights significant improvements in household incomes and spending habits.
Vietnam to Enforce Mandatory Online Investor Selection: New Bidding Policies Under Decree 225/2025
Vietnam has updated many previous rules for investor selection procedures with Decree No. 225/2025/ND-CP, which ultimately promotes greater accountability and fairness in the bidding process.
Vietnam Plans Preferential Power Tariff Bid for Semiconductor Fabs
Vietnam is preparing special and preferential power tariff policies for semiconductor manufacturers, addressing the sector’s heavy energy demands and its sensitivity to power disruptions.
Aftermath of Typhoon Kajiki: Damage Reports and Safety Updates
Typhoon Kajiki has caused significant devastation in central and northern Vietnam, prompting the government to take urgent action to support affected communities and require close monitoring from all stakeholders.
Vietnam Visa Costs: What You Need to Know
Vietnam’s visa costs change regularly. Here is an updated list of Vietnam visa costs, types, and exemptions issued for 2025.
The Impact of Tariffs on Vietnamese Exports: US-Vietnam Trade Relations Under Trump 2.0
Trump’s tariffs could heavily impact Vietnamese exporters because of the large US trade surplus and previous accusations. However, Vietnam may lessen this impact with the right approach.
Typhoon Kajiki to Make Landfall in Central Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm to hit Vietnam this year, is forecast to make landfall in Central Vietnam on the afternoon of August 25. Alerts have been raised due to its high-speed characteristics and steady strengthening like Typhoon Yagi.
