Asia Briefing’s Vietnam Focused Regulatory and Operational Business Updates

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March 05, 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:

Vietnam’s March 2026 Regulatory Updates: What Real Estate and Market-Entry Investors Need to Know

The new measures aim to improve transparency and regulatory oversight, particularly through new property identification mechanisms and updated operational rules, requiring foreign investors and market entrants to reassess compliance and reporting obligations.

Iran Conflict and Vietnam’s Economy: Early Impacts on Energy, Logistics, and Exports

While Vietnam remains geographically distant from the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, economic linkages to global energy markets, aviation routes, and logistics chains mean that spillovers are already emerging.

Explore Vietnam’s First Carbon Trading Exchange: Decree 29/2026

Decree No. 29/2026/ND-CP establishes Vietnam’s first operational domestic carbon trading exchange, embedding emission quota trading within the securities market infrastructure and establishing the legal basis for its functioning.

How to Claim Your VAT Refund in Vietnam: Eligibility and Compliance Rules

Vietnam’s amended Value Added Tax (VAT) Law broadens VAT refund eligibility for investment- and export-focused businesses, while implementing stricter compliance requirements that may increase audit scrutiny and refund risks.

Managing Anti-Dumping Risk in Vietnam: Compliance, Market Access, and Strategic Planning

Anti-dumping investigations in Vietnam affect foreign manufacturers and exporters selling into the country. Businesses must understand sector-specific exposure, pricing scrutiny, and documentation requirements to mitigate risks that could lead to duties, disrupted supply contracts, and reduced market access.

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