Asia Briefing’s Vietnam Focused Regulatory and Operational Business Updates

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January 22, 2026

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

VIETNAM EDITION

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Economic Performance in Vietnam in 2025: GDP, FDI, and Trade

Vietnam’s economy demonstrated a robust performance in 2025, achieving 8 percent GDP growth, maintaining resilient FDI, keeping inflation stable, and expanding trade.

Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification Updated for Administrative Purposes

The newly implemented Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification (VSIC) serves not only statistical and administrative purposes but also carries practical compliance implications for businesses operating in Vietnam.

Understanding Key Indirect and International Taxes in Vietnam

Vietnam’s tax system includes several indirect and international taxes that greatly influence how businesses operate and organize their investments. Understanding these rules is key for compliance, smart tax planning, and controlling costs when doing business in Vietnam.

Examining Dispute Resolution and Judicial Processes in the Vietnam International Financial Center

The legal framework for the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC) details how the IFC offers increased flexibility in applicable law and dispute resolution, enhancing legal certainty and enforceability for cross-border investors.

EU Sustainability Due Diligence Rules: Compliance Implications for Businesses

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will reshape global supply chains, including firms based in Vietnam. Companies that prepare early, improve documentation, and show credible due diligence will be better placed to retain EU customers and win new orders.

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COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026

The 2026 edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam provides crucial insights for companies looking to establish or grow their operations in this fast-changing market.

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026

This latest edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in India provides a clear, practical roadmap to navigating GST 2.0 reforms, the full rollout of the four Labor Codes, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025, and updates to incorporation processes, entity selection, audit requirements, and financial reporting.

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