Other Briefings
Each week we summarize the most recent, developing, and important Vietnam news into one easy to read digest. Here are the top recent Vietnam news summaries.
Vietnam’s New VAT Law: Key Compliance Guidance
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.
Vietnam’s Legal Framework for Probationary Contracts: Implications for Businesses
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.
Dispute Resolution Methods in Vietnam and the Advantages of Arbitration
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.
How Vietnam Will Implement the Global Minimum Tax: Draft Decree Guiding Resolution 107
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.
Vietnam’s Regulatory Framework for Corporate Restructuring
Vietnam’s regulatory framework for corporate restructuring is comprehensive, balancing the need for corporate flexibility with the protection of stakeholders. We discuss key legal stipulations and compliance obligations.
Vietnam’s 2025 Job Market: Opportunities and Challenges
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.
Industrial Zones in Vietnam: 2025-2030 Growth Outlook
With over 400 planned industrial zones and an 80 percent occupancy rate, Vietnam’s industrial real estate market is set for substantial growth, with development plans through 2030 reinforcing its status as a key Southeast Asian production hub.
Vietnam’s Amended Pharmaceutical Law: Navigating the Key Changes
Vietnam’s amended Law on Pharmacy, set to take effect on July 1, 2025, introduces key reforms to modernize the pharmaceutical sector. The new provisions expand e-commerce sales, streamline drug registration, enhance market access for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs), and improve price transparency.
Vietnam and Czechia Elevate Relations to Strategic Partnership
On January 20, 2025, Vietnam and Czechia upgraded their relations to a Strategic Partnership, deepening bilateral ties and investment.
Understanding the Updates to Vietnam’s Tax Codes in 2025
Effective February 6, 2025, Circular 86/2024/TT-BTC will replace Circular 105/2020/TT-BTC, which previously governed tax registration procedures in Vietnam.
