Other Briefings
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.
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.
Typhoon Season in Vietnam: How to Prepare Your Business
Vietnam is prone to several typhoons every year. Vietnam Briefing discusses the key risks and how businesses can prepare for the typhoon season.
Export Processing Enterprises in Vietnam: Eligibility and Alternatives in 2025
Export processing zones are a popular way to reduce tax liabilities in Vietnam, however, they can be somewhat challenging to establish. This brief overview outlines the requirements and the alternatives, updated to August 2025.
Hanoi Announces Road Closures Ahead of National Day Parade
Hanoi authorities have announced extensive road closures, partial bans, and traffic restrictions from August 21 to September 2, 2025, to facilitate parades, rehearsals, and celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).
