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Economy & Trade

Unlocking Growth: Vietnam’s Plan to Reduce Bureaucracy and Boost Investment

03/27/2025

Vietnam is implementing key reforms to enhance its business climate, including reducing unnecessary business conditions by 30 percent. This move aligns with Vietnam’s broader commitment to fostering a more efficient and competitive economy. It is a crucial component of the country’s long-term strategy to simplify regulations, encourage business expansion, and attract greater investment.

Vietnam Real Estate Market 2025: A Prime Investment Destination in Southeast Asia

03/26/2025

This article explores Vietnam’s booming real estate sector, highlighting key market trends, investment opportunities, and regulatory changes shaping the industry in 2025.

Vietnam-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Sustainability, Investment, and Trade

03/25/2025

Vietnam and Singapore have upgraded their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), focusing on sustainable economic cooperation, legislative collaboration, and emerging sectors like green logistics and clean energy.

Special Mechanisms to Drive Science and Technology Advancement in Vietnam: Opportunities for Businesses and Investors

03/19/2025

Vietnam is introducing special mechanisms to drive innovation and digital transformation, creating new opportunities for businesses and investors through improved infrastructure, regulatory reforms, and talent attraction. These changes position Vietnam as a growing hub for technology and R&D, with significant growth potential in the coming years.

Vietnam's National Action Plan for Circular Economy by 2035: Key policies and business opportunities

03/17/2025

Vietnam has unveiled its National Action Plan for Circular Economy (NAPCE) until 2035, approved under Decision No. 222/QĐ-TTg on January 23, 2025. The plan aims to shift the country toward sustainable production and consumption models, optimizing natural resource use, reducing waste, and enhancing environmental protection.

Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers

03/14/2025

The magazine delivers crucial insights for companies looking to establish or grow their foothold in the rapidly changing market of Vietnam. It offers a thorough overview of Vietnam’s retail landscape, highlights key trends, and provides guidance on setting up a retail business.

Tax & Accounting

Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: A Brief Guide in 2025

03/24/2025

Vietnam has established clear regulations regarding profit repatriation for foreign investors, aiming to create a transparent and orderly process for foreign investors. This article explores the necessary procedures for transferring profits derived from direct investments in Vietnam and the required documentation for notification of profit remittance.

Vietnam Introduces Tax Department under Decision 381

03/21/2025

Issued on February 26, 2025, Decision No. 381/QD-BTC (“Decision 381") officially terminated Vietnam’s General Department of Taxation and introduced a new, optimized three-level system under the Tax Department. This article examines the functions, responsibilities, and the new organizational structure of Vietnam's tax system, as well as key takeaways for businesses during the transitional period.

Q&A: Compliance with Vietnam’s Transfer Pricing Rules

03/04/2025

The 2024 tax finalization, which ends on March 31, 2025, and the transfer pricing compliance declaration pose significant challenges for businesses engaged in related party transactions to comply with current and newly updated rules. This article addresses the most common questions we encounter when supporting our clients navigating Vietnam’s transfer pricing regulations.

Related Party Transactions in Vietnam: Key Provisions Under Decree 20

02/26/2025

Stay compliant with Vietnam’s latest regulations on related party transactions. Explore key provisions of Decree 20 and its impact on transfer pricing, disclosure requirements, and tax compliance.

Vietnam’s New VAT Law: Key Compliance Guidance

02/20/2025

We examine Vietnam's new Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which introduces significant changes to the country's VAT regulations, along with recent clarifications by the Ministry of Finance.

How Vietnam Will Implement the Global Minimum Tax: Draft Decree Guiding Resolution 107

02/18/2025

We discuss the Vietnam draft decree outlining the implementation of Resolution 107 and the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) under GloBE rules, introducing tax administration requirements and CIT measures to combat tax avoidance by MNCs.

Legal & Regulatory

Unlocking Growth: Vietnam’s Plan to Reduce Bureaucracy and Boost Investment

03/27/2025

Vietnam is implementing key reforms to enhance its business climate, including reducing unnecessary business conditions by 30 percent. This move aligns with Vietnam’s broader commitment to fostering a more efficient and competitive economy. It is a crucial component of the country’s long-term strategy to simplify regulations, encourage business expansion, and attract greater investment.

Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: A Brief Guide in 2025

03/24/2025

Vietnam has established clear regulations regarding profit repatriation for foreign investors, aiming to create a transparent and orderly process for foreign investors. This article explores the necessary procedures for transferring profits derived from direct investments in Vietnam and the required documentation for notification of profit remittance.

Vietnam’s Amended Securities Law: Key Takeaways for Foreign Investors

03/20/2025

Vietnam has made significant amendments to the 2019 Securities Law to address regulatory gaps, strengthen market oversight, and improve investor protection. The amendments aim to create a more transparent and stable investment environment.

Corporate Restructuring in Vietnam: Strategic Considerations for Businesses

03/10/2025

As Vietnam continues to attract international businesses, companies are looking for ways to effectively enter and navigate the market or exit it when necessary. Strategic restructuring can help businesses adapt to the ever-evolving market conditions and position themselves for success in Vietnam's competitive economic environment.

Vietnam to Amend Food Safety Regulations: Potential Changes and Compliance Strategies

03/05/2025

Vietnam is amending Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP, which regulates food operations under the Law on Food Safety. The Vietnam Food Safety Authority proposes stricter administrative controls to enhance food safety oversight.

Dispute Resolution Methods in Vietnam and the Advantages of Arbitration

02/18/2025

We discuss common dispute resolution methods in Vietnam, existing legal frameworks, and challenges faced by foreign stakeholders. In particular, we highlight the advantages of arbitration in resolving business conflicts.

Industries

Vietnam Real Estate Market 2025: A Prime Investment Destination in Southeast Asia

03/26/2025

This article explores Vietnam’s booming real estate sector, highlighting key market trends, investment opportunities, and regulatory changes shaping the industry in 2025.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Suppliers Bet Big on Vietnam

03/19/2025

This article discovers how Elon Musk's SpaceX is investing US$1.5 billion in Vietnam to expand Starlink satellite services, with suppliers like Wistron NeWeb Corporation enhancing the country's role in global high-tech manufacturing.

Special Mechanisms to Drive Science and Technology Advancement in Vietnam: Opportunities for Businesses and Investors

03/19/2025

Vietnam is introducing special mechanisms to drive innovation and digital transformation, creating new opportunities for businesses and investors through improved infrastructure, regulatory reforms, and talent attraction. These changes position Vietnam as a growing hub for technology and R&D, with significant growth potential in the coming years.

Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker

03/18/2025

This Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker offers the latest data, insights, and policy updates to keep foreign investors and analysts informed about the industry. It was last updated March 2025.

Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers

03/14/2025

The magazine delivers crucial insights for companies looking to establish or grow their foothold in the rapidly changing market of Vietnam. It offers a thorough overview of Vietnam’s retail landscape, highlights key trends, and provides guidance on setting up a retail business.

Vietnam Extends EV Registration Fee Exemption Until 2027

03/11/2025

Vietnam has extended its 100 percent registration fee exemption for battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) through 2027. The decision is set to further incentivise the green transitions among consumers and businesses.

HR & Payroll

Vietnam’s Visa for Indian Tourists: A Brief Guide

02/26/2025

Vietnam is a popular destination for Indian tourists, recording a significant rise in visitor numbers recently. This article provides a concise guide on Vietnam travel options and visa requirements to ensure an enjoyable trip for Indian citizens.

Vietnam’s Legal Framework for Probationary Contracts: Implications for Businesses

02/19/2025

The Vietnamese government regulates probationary contracts to protect workers' rights, with a clear legal framework in place for the initial employment phase. This article examines the types of probationary contracts in Vietnam and their corresponding social insurance obligations.

Vietnam's 2025 Job Market: Opportunities and Challenges

02/12/2025

Vietnam's 2025 job market post-Tet is set for dynamic shifts, with increased hiring and job mobility across sectors. We present key market insights from HCMC, Hanoi, and prominent industrial hubs.

Vietnam’s Personal Tax Code: Key Changes under Circular 86

01/29/2025

Circular 86 will be implemented in two phases: the first phase, effective February 6, 2025, enforces all provisions except for the use of citizen ID numbers in tax-related functions. In the second phase, starting July 1, 2025, ID numbers will officially replace tax codes.

Commuting During Tet: Strategies for Businesses in Vietnam

01/20/2025

With Tet approaching, businesses in Vietnam are urged to adopt strategies to navigate severe traffic congestion in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as authorities work to alleviate gridlocks.

Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law: Key Changes and Foreign Workers’ Rights

01/03/2025

We examine Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law, which will come into force from July 1, 2025, and is expected to bring about notable changes to protect the rights of foreign workers in Vietnam.

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