TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Vietnam’s Carbon Market: Compliance Lessons from the EU ETS

Vietnam’s carbon market is now operational, but limited early trading should not be mistaken for limited compliance risk. Covered businesses face verified emissions reporting and allowance surrender deadlines in 2027, while exporters to the EU must separately manage CBAM exposure. Drawing lessons from the EU ETS, we examine how companies can forecast allowance needs, evaluate carbon investments, assess eligible credits, and prepare their emissions data. 

Seven Common Tax and Compliance Mistakes Foreign-Invested Companies Make in Vietnam

A company can file its tax returns on time and still carry significant hidden exposure. From unsupported related-party charges and incorrectly applied CIT incentives to expatriate PIT, foreign contractor tax, VAT refunds and foreign-loan compliance, we identify seven recurring mistakes and the controls foreign-invested companies should strengthen in 2026.

New Electronic Invoicing Rules in Vietnam – What Businesses Need to Know

Vietnam’s electronic invoicing framework changed from 1 July 2026, affecting how businesses issue, register and correct invoices. We break down the new requirements under Decree 254 and Circular 91, including which invoice method applies to different businesses and what finance, tax, sales and IT teams should review to keep transaction data and invoicing processes aligned.

Vietnam Expands VNeID Access for Foreigners Under Decree 320

Foreign employees and executives face a changed digital identity framework from 28 September 2026. Decree 320 expands VNeID eligibility, removes the previous account-level system and introduces a unified in-person registration process. We explain who is affected, how registration works, and which corporate digital processes businesses should review before the rules take effect.

Vietnam Implements the Apostille Convention: What Businesses Need to Know

Using foreign-issued documents in Vietnam is becoming simpler. Decree 293 implements the Apostille Convention, replacing multi-step consular legalisation with a single apostille for qualifying documents from member countries. We explain which documents are covered and what the change means for investment, licensing, banking and other cross-border procedures.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

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.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

From Vietnam to Singapore: The 2026 Outbound Investment Dialogue

Seminar | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM, 16/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong

Beyond Compliance: Vietnam Data Privacy, PDPL & Cybersecurity

Webinar | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 3:00pm - 5:00 pm, Sunwah Innovation Center | 6th Floor, Golden House, 90 Nguyen Huu Canh St, Thanh My Tay Ward, HCMC, Vietnam

Economic Breakfast Briefing: Vietnam Half-Year Review & Outlook

Webinar | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM, Liberty Central Saigon Centre | 179 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Thanh Ward, HCMC, Vietnam