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Vietnam’s New Customs Penalty Decree: Key Compliance Changes for Importers and Exporters
Examine Vietnam’s new customs penalty regime, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, under Decree No. 169/2026/ND-CP, modernizing Vietnam’s customs enforcement framework.
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Vietnam’s Critical Minerals Industry: Government Prioritizes Rare Earth Processing
Vietnam is repositioning its critical minerals industry from a resource-based sector toward a higher-value manufacturing ecosystem centered on processing, refining, and advanced materials production.
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Key Changes to Vietnam’s Complaint Resolution Regulations from July 2026
Vietnam's Decree 155/2026 updates complaint resolution procedures, introduces digital complaint management, and strengthens official accountability.
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Vietnam Cuts Conditional Business Lines: Implications for Investors
Vietnam's government has recently reduced the number of conditional business lines from 198 to 142 and expanded post-inspection supervision.
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What Manufacturers Should Evaluate Before Establishing Factory in Vietnam
Establishing factory operations in Vietnam requires manufacturers to evaluate more than labor and industrial land costs.
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Complying with Vietnam’s Electronic Labor Contract Framework: Circular 08/2026
Navigate your compliance with Vietnam's electronic labor contract regime under Circular No. 08/2026/TT-BNV, which provides detailed guidance on Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP.
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Vietnam Raises Statutory Basic Salary From July 2026: Implications for Employers
Vietnam’s government has issued Decree 161/2026/ND-CP, introducing an increase to the country’s statutory pay rate, effective July 1, 2026.
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Vietnam’s IT Services Market: Nearshore and Offshore Outsourcing Opportunities
Vietnam’s IT services market is rapidly expanding with growing demand for nearshore and offshore outsourcing services.
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Stuck in Vietnam? A Guide to Exit Delays Over Tax Obligations
A recent case involving a taxpayer allegedly barred from leaving Vietnam over a tax debt of less than US$1 has sparked widespread public attention to how the country’s exit suspension mechanism is implemented.
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Where to Manufacture in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Location Strategy
Explore Vietnam’s manufacturing location strategy across northern, central, and southern industrial clusters, including infrastructure, labor, utilities, and logistics considerations.