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Understanding Vietnam’s Tax Regulations for Overseas Digital Service Providers
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Nike Factories and Supplier Network in Vietnam: Updated to January 2026
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Tapping into Vietnam’s High-Value Growth Ambition in 2026
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Vietnam's Regulations Effective March 2026: Real Estate, Foreign Representative Offices
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Vietnam’s VAT Refund: Expanded Eligibility and Stricter Compliance Rules
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Decree 29/2026: Vietnam Operationalizes its First Carbon Trading Market
Industries Mar 10
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Economy & Trade
Tapping into Vietnam’s High-Value Growth Ambition in 2026
Mar 06Vietnam is aiming for a high-value growth, supported by policies that promote productivity, innovation, and industrial upgrading.
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Iran Conflict and Vietnam’s Economy: Early Impacts on Energy Costs, Logistics, and Export Supply Chains
Economy & Trade Mar 02Vietnam, though geographically distant from the Iran conflict, is likely to experience economic spillovers due to its ties to global energy markets and transportation networks.
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US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs: Implications for Vietnam–US Trade and Businesses
Economy & Trade Feb 27The US Supreme Court has ruled that reciprocal tariffs imposed under the IEEPA were unlawful, reshaping the legal framework underpinning recent US trade measures.
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Vietnam’s Industrial Boom Has Outgrown the “One-Location” Investment Playbook
Economy & Trade Feb 17Vietnam’s manufacturing is increasingly regional – compare the north, central, and south to refine your 2026 investment strategy.
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Hai Phong After Merger: A Pioneering Model in Northern Vietnam
Economy & Trade Feb 16Positioned as Vietnam's commerce gateway, Hai Phong is poised to lead changes in investment, logistics, and institutional reform in northern Vietnam.
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Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Published: March 2025
Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign business... -
Investing in Vietnam's Modernizing Logistics Sector
Published: December 2024In this edition of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we provide investors with essential insights and resou...
Tax & Accounting
Vietnam’s VAT Refund: Expanded Eligibility and Stricter Compliance Rules
Mar 04Explore Vietnam's regulations on VAT refund eligibility for investment and export-focused companies, as well as the strict compliance rules.
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EU Adds Vietnam to its List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions: Tax and Compliance Implications
Tax & Accounting Feb 22In February, the EU added Vietnam to its non-cooperative tax list following an OECD review, as part of its biannual assessment of tax transparency, fair taxation, and anti-BEPS compliance.
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Understanding Vietnam’s Tax Regulations for Overseas Digital Service Providers
Tax & Accounting Feb 19Understand Vietnam’s tax compliance rules for overseas digital suppliers, including registration, filing obligations, withholding rules, and treaty considerations.
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Driving FDI Manufacturing Success in Vietnam with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Tax & Accounting Feb 15Discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central helps foreign manufacturers in Vietnam ensure compliance, optimize supply chains, and scale operations efficiently.
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Driving Vietnam’s Private Sector Growth: Core Incentives Introduced by Decree 20/2026
Tax & Accounting Feb 10Vietnam’s Decree No. 20/2026/ND-CP outlines incentives for private-sector development, covering taxes, fees, land, and human resources.
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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
Vietnam's Regulations Effective March 2026: Real Estate, Foreign Representative Offices
Mar 05Several new regulations in Vietnam in March 2026 concerning property ID codes and licensing for foreign representative offices.
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Decree 29/2026: Vietnam Operationalizes its First Carbon Trading Market
Legal & Regulatory Mar 03Vietnam launched its first carbon trading exchange, establishing an operational framework and piloting GHG quota allocation for 2025–2026.
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Managing Anti-Dumping Risk in Vietnam: Compliance, Market Access, and Strategic Planning
Legal & Regulatory Feb 27We review Vietnam's anti-dumping investigations, covering its landscape, sector exposure, exporter implications, compliance responsibilities, and the investigation process.
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Navigating Vietnam’s New Deportation Rules: What Foreigners Should Know
Legal & Regulatory Feb 25An overview of Vietnam’s new deportation rules under Decree 59/2026/ND-CP and their implications for foreign nationals.
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Breakthroughs in Vietnam's 2026 Education Regulations: Implications for FDI
Legal & Regulatory Feb 24Vietnam is poised for a transformative shift in its education sector with the groundbreaking amendments to its education laws, which not only enhance regulatory frameworks but also catalyze foreign direct investment (FDI)
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Complying with Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree
Published: May 2024This report dives into the respective regulations that encompass Vietnam's personal data protection ... -
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...
Industries
Nike Factories and Supplier Network in Vietnam: Updated to January 2026
Mar 09Nike’s been operating in Vietnam for over a decade. Here’s where their factories are and why.
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Decree 29/2026: Vietnam Operationalizes its First Carbon Trading Market
Industries Mar 03Vietnam launched its first carbon trading exchange, establishing an operational framework and piloting GHG quota allocation for 2025–2026.
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Digital Marketing Services in Vietnam: A 2026 Market Overview
Industries Feb 24Digital marketing services in Vietnam are rapidly evolving into essential components of business growth strategies for foreign-invested companies.
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Breakthroughs in Vietnam's 2026 Education Regulations: Implications for FDI
Industries Feb 24Vietnam is poised for a transformative shift in its education sector with the groundbreaking amendments to its education laws, which not only enhance regulatory frameworks but also catalyze foreign direct investment (FDI)
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Driving FDI Manufacturing Success in Vietnam with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Industries Feb 15Discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central helps foreign manufacturers in Vietnam ensure compliance, optimize supply chains, and scale operations efficiently.
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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... -
Investing in Vietnam's Modernizing Logistics Sector
Published: December 2024In this edition of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we provide investors with essential insights and resou...
HR & Payroll
Navigating Vietnam’s New Deportation Rules: What Foreigners Should Know
Feb 25An overview of Vietnam’s new deportation rules under Decree 59/2026/ND-CP and their implications for foreign nationals.
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Vietnam's Personal Data Protection: Key Requirements under Decree 356
HR & Payroll Jan 26Vietnam's personal data protection rules have tightened under Decree 356. Learn about new compliance duties for businesses operating in Vietnam.
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2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Vietnam Culture Day Added as New Public Holiday
HR & Payroll Jan 13November 24 has been officially designated as Vietnam Culture Day and recognized as an annual public holiday.
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Vietnam Mandates Centralized Electronic Labor Contracts from July 2026: Key Requirements under Decree 337
HR & Payroll Dec 31From July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s government mandates that all electronic labor contracts must be digitally managed on a centralized platform.
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Vietnam Amends Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications
HR & Payroll Dec 10Vietnam’s National Assembly approves the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.
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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 ...
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