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Economy & Trade
Is Vietnam the Right Market for Your Business? A Decision Framework for Foreign Investors
Jul 10Assess whether Vietnam fits your business model with a practical framework covering market demand, entry options, locations, partners, costs, and supply chains.
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EFTA–Vietnam FTA Concluded: Business Implications for Trade, Investment, and Market Access
Economy & Trade Jul 07EFTA and Vietnam have concluded FTA negotiations. Learn what the agreement means for tariffs, rules of origin, services, investment, SMEs, and Vietnam market entry planning.
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Vietnam Reaches Upper-Middle-Income Status Under World Bank Classification
Economy & Trade Jul 02Vietnam has been reclassified as a World Bank upper-middle-income economy after its GNI per capita reached US$4,970, marking a milestone for investors.
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Vietnam's Outbound Investment: Current Trends and Potential Destinations
Economy & Trade Jul 01Vietnamese outbound investment has expanded steadily over the past several years, reflecting the increasing ambitions of domestic enterprises to build regional and global operations.
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Resolution 10-NQ/TW: Vietnam's New Strategy for High-Quality FDI and Economic Transformation
Economy & Trade Jun 23Vietnam's Resolution 10-NQ/TW introduces a new FDI strategy focused on technology transfer, innovation, domestic linkages, and high-quality investment. Explore the key targets and policy breakthroughs through 2030.
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Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion
Published: March 2026
Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has transformed from a low-cost assembly hub into a key part of g... -
Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Published: March 2025Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign business...
Tax & Accounting
Representative Office Compliance in Vietnam: Operations, Tax, and PIT Risks
Jul 09Representative offices enable foreign companies to establish a presence in Vietnam, but ongoing compliance and personal income tax (PIT) risks require careful management.
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Vietnam's CIT Documentation Requirements: A Guide to Circular 20/2026
Tax & Accounting Jul 06Learn how Vietnam's Circular 20/2026 changes CIT deductible expense documentation, key compliance requirements, and best practices.
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From July 1, Here Are the 10 Tax Practices Prohibited in Vietnam
Tax & Accounting Jun 29Learn the 10 prohibited tax practices in Vietnam from July 1, 2026, recent enforcement actions, and compliance tips for businesses.
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Vietnam CIT Incentives for Software Production: What Investors Need to Know
Tax & Accounting Jun 17Vietnam's CIT incentives for IT and software firms include preferential tax rates and holidays. Learn eligibility, software criteria, and compliance for 2026.
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Is Your Business on the List? Vietnam Speeds Up Tax Code Closures for Inactive Firms
Tax & Accounting Jun 08Vietnam's Tax Department has recently issued Decision 595/QD-CT to speed up the processing of inactive tax records and unresolved tax code closures.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026
Published: December 2025This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all 11 ASEAN countries an... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026
Published: December 2025Vietnam is at a pivotal point in its development, aiming for high-value, innovation-led growth. The ...
Legal & Regulatory
46 High-Risk AI Systems to Face Enhanced Regulatory Oversight in Vietnam
Jul 09Vietnam prescribes 46 high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems, clarifying the technologies subject to enhanced regulatory oversight.
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Representative Office Compliance in Vietnam: Operations, Tax, and PIT Risks
Legal & Regulatory Jul 09Representative offices enable foreign companies to establish a presence in Vietnam, but ongoing compliance and personal income tax (PIT) risks require careful management.
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Vietnam Regulatory Update July 2026: A New Compliance Landscape for Investors
Legal & Regulatory Jul 02More than 60 laws and decrees take effect as part of Vietnam's July 2026 regulatory update, affecting taxation, digital business, customs, investment, and corporate compliance.
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Vietnam Personal Income Tax 2026: Key Changes Effective July 1
Legal & Regulatory Jun 30Vietnam's amended Personal Income Tax Law takes effect on July 1, 2026. Learn the key changes to deductions, exemptions, digital assets, and employer compliance.
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Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules - New Publication Out
Legal & Regulatory Jun 25'Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide' is out now and available for free download.
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Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide
Published: June 2026Vietnam's new personal data protection framework introduces significant compliance and governance ob... -
Complying with Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree
Published: May 2024This report dives into the respective regulations that encompass Vietnam's personal data protection ...
Industries
Export Manufacturing in Vietnam: Logistics, Incentives, and Setup Considerations
Jun 22Learn how to establish an export manufacturing enterprise in Vietnam, evaluate logistics and site selection factors.
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Nordic Manufacturing Investment in Vietnam: Opportunities in High-Value Production
Industries Jun 18Nordic manufacturing investment in Vietnam is rising as companies seek resilient supply chains, sustainable production, and access to Asia's growing markets.
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Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: As of June 2026
Industries Jun 10The Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker provides the latest data, industrial production indicators, and export performance insights to help investors monitor Vietnam’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape.
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From Outsourcing to Ownership: Using the BOT Model to Build a Software Team in Vietnam
Industries Jun 09Explore Vietnam’s expanding software outsourcing market and how Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) models enable firms to establish scalable offshore centers.
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Vietnam's Critical Minerals Industry: Government Prioritizes Rare Earth Processing
Industries Jun 03Vietnam is repositioning its critical minerals industry from a resource-based sector toward a higher-value manufacturing ecosystem centered on processing, refining, and advanced materials production.
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Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion
Published: March 2026Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has transformed from a low-cost assembly hub into a key part of g... -
Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Published: March 2025Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign business...
HR & Payroll
Vietnam Immigration: Permanent Residence Eligibility and Application Guide
Jul 08Vietnam's immigration regime does not grant permanent residence based on length of stay. Instead, eligibility is limited to four statutory categories.
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Vietnam Personal Income Tax 2026: Key Changes Effective July 1
HR & Payroll Jun 30Vietnam's amended Personal Income Tax Law takes effect on July 1, 2026. Learn the key changes to deductions, exemptions, digital assets, and employer compliance.
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Business Etiquette in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors and Executives
HR & Payroll Jun 18Learn the essential business etiquette in Vietnam, including greetings, meetings, communication styles, dining customs, and cultural practices for foreign investors.
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Complying with Vietnam’s Electronic Labor Contract Framework: Circular 08/2026
HR & Payroll May 28Navigate your compliance with Vietnam's electronic labor contract regime under Circular No. 08/2026/TT-BNV, which provides detailed guidance on Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP.
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Vietnam Raises Statutory Basic Salary From July 2026: Implications for Employers
HR & Payroll May 27Vietnam’s government has issued Decree 161/2026/ND-CP, introducing an increase to the country’s statutory pay rate, effective July 1, 2026.
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Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide
Published: June 2026Vietnam's new personal data protection framework introduces significant compliance and governance ob... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026
Published: December 2025This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all 11 ASEAN countries an...
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