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March 19, 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:

Tracking Your Reporting Obligations in Vietnam: 2026 Compliance Calendar

As reporting deadlines converge in March 2026, foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam face heightened compliance pressure across tax filings, foreign loans, and regulatory disclosures – making proactive planning essential to avoid risk.

Q&A: 2025 Personal Income Tax Finalization in Vietnam

We discuss the personal income tax (PIT) finalization obligations of employers and employees in Vietnam for the 2025 tax year, including deadlines.

Vietnam, China Step Up Economic Cooperation After Key Bilateral Meeting

With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to Hanoi, Vietnam and China have strengthened their economic and investment relations during the 17th meeting of the Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.

Vietnam’s Amended Investment Law: Key Transitional Provisions for Affected Projects

Vietnam’s amended Investment Law introduces a comprehensive set of transitional provisions to ensure regulatory continuity and align legacy projects with the new legal framework.

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Vietnam’s Wood Industry

The wood industry is a key Vietnamese export in 2025, with exports hitting about US$17.2 billion, a 6 percent rise despite global uncertainties. The US remains the top market, followed by Japan, China, and the EU.

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