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April 02, 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:

Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion

This issue of Vietnam Briefing magazine provides an investor-focused overview of Vietnam’s manufacturing landscape, covering key export sectors, investment trends, and policy initiatives driving technology adoption and sustainable industrial upgrading. It also analyzes regional manufacturing hubs and outlines practical considerations—location strategy, investment structuring, and supply chain dynamics—for companies planning expansion in Vietnam.

April Reporting Obligations of Foreign Enterprises in Vietnam

April 2026 presents a relatively moderate compliance workload for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam, though several important reporting obligations still require close attention.

Vietnam Tax Loss Carryforward: When Profits Can Be Recovered

Vietnam’s 5-year loss carryforward rule can delay or reduce profit recovery. Learn how timing and structure determine your tax outcome.

Vietnam Tightens Intellectual Property Registration Framework from April 1, 2026

Vietnam implements major updates to its intellectual property system starting April 1, 2026, under the revised IP Law – marking a notable shift toward administrative efficiency and legal certainty.

Examining Vietnam’s First BESS Pricing Framework

Effective January 26, 2026, Circular 62/2025/TT-BCT introduces Vietnam’s first official pricing framework for standalone, grid-connected battery energy storage systems (BESS).

How Vietnam Speeds Up SME Digital Transformation: 2026-2030 National Plan

Vietnam has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital economy with the approval of a new national plan, formalized under Decision 433/QD-TTg, to accelerate digital transformation among small- and medium-sized enterprises.

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