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July 16, 2026

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates (An Ascentium Company).

VIETNAM EDITION

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Is Vietnam the Right Market for Your Business? A Practical Entry Decision Framework

Vietnam offers compelling growth opportunities, but market potential varies by sector, location, customer base, and operating model. This decision framework shows how a tailored Business Intelligence study can help foreign investors test assumptions, compare entry options, and reduce costly market entry risks.

Vietnam’s New Transfer Pricing Decree: What Multinationals Must Prepare For

Effective July 1, 2026, Decree No. 255/2026/ND-CP consolidates Vietnam’s transfer pricing rules into a unified framework aligned more closely with OECD standards. Multinational enterprises should review related-party transactions, documentation, disclosure processes, and internal compliance controls before their next filing cycle.

Vietnam’s New Capital Transfer Tax Rules: Key CIT Risks for Businesses

Vietnam has strengthened the corporate income tax treatment and oversight of capital transfer transactions. This practical guide explains the new framework, available exclusions, calculation issues, and the compliance points businesses should review before restructuring or transferring an investment.

Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: What H1 2026 Data Means for Investors

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector remained resilient in the first half of 2026, supported by stronger new orders, rising output, and the fastest first-half industrial production growth since 2019. We examine the indicators shaping investment, sourcing, and supply chain decisions.

European Business Confidence in Vietnam: What the Q2 2026 BCI Reveals

European companies remain broadly optimistic about Vietnam’s business outlook, while continuing to flag administrative reform, regulatory consistency, and intellectual property protection as investment priorities. The latest EuroCham BCI highlights where confidence is strengthening and where operating risks remain.

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COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide

Vietnam’s New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide explores the regulatory requirements, implementation challenges, and risk management considerations companies should address to ensure compliance and support sustainable digital operations.

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

Aimed at manufacturers, supply chain planners, and foreign investors, Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion offers a clear overview of Vietnam’s manufacturing landscape and how businesses can assess the country as a production hub in Asia.