TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Pizza 4P’s Case Study: How Vietnam Is Becoming a Launchpad for Global F&B Brands

Pizza 4P’s is entering the US market after scaling across Asia. Learn how Vietnam is becoming a launchpad for global F&B brands and what this means for investors.

Vietnam's Economy in the First 10 Months of 2025: GDP, FDI, and Trade

Despite global uncertainties, Vietnam’s economy continued to demonstrate resilient, broad-based growth through the first 10 months of 2025. GDP surged by 8.23 percent in Q3 2025, the fastest growth rate in Southeast Asia, prompting major financial institutions to revise their forecasts upward.

Update New Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026

Employers are advised to update Vietnam’s regional minimum wage for contract-based workers, which will be effective from January 1, 2026.

Vietnam’s Property Tax Update: Agricultural Land Use Tax Exempt to 2030

Vietnam’s government recently announced specific guidance on extending agricultural land use tax exemptions, effective from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030.

New Opportunities from Vietnam-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Vietnam and the UK have officially elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking another stride toward future cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

This guide helps foreign companies enter and scale in India’s growing consumer market with confidence. Expert regulatory and tax advisors ensure faster approvals, reduced risk, and sustained growth.

Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors

This issue of China Briefing Magazine offers foreign investors a clear roadmap through the country’s complex regulatory terrain, from cross-border data transfers to localization rules and sector-specific enforcement.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

[Partner Event] BIS Certification and Compliance: Gateway to Global Market Access

Webinar | Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 | 03:30 PM India / 5:00 AM New York

India & Vietnam – Bilateral Relations and Opportunities for Inter-Country FDI

Webinar | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 2:30 PM India / 4:00 PM Vietnam / 10:00 AM CET

Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT)

Trade Fair | 26.-28. February, 2026