Other Briefings
Conflict in the East Sea Dominates Recent ASEAN Summit
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Chief Foreign Minister, Pham Binh Minh, has revealed that one of the key topics at the recent 24th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit was the issue of the recent events between Vietnam and China over the East Sea (referred to as the South China Sea by China).
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi Report Strengthening Economic Numbers
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi and its economic center Ho Chi Minh City have both reported positive economic numbers for the first four months of 2014. April has proven to be a particularly auspicious month for both cities.
Vietnam Online – Understanding Vietnam’s E-commerce Market
Vietnam, like much of Asia, has a growing middle class which, in-turn, is spawning a strong consumer culture. Within the country, e-commerce is fast becoming the preferred method of shopping, particularly among the young.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2014 (Second Edition)
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2014 (Second Edition) provides readers with an overview of the fundamentals of investing and conducting business in Vietnam. This guide explains the basics of company establishment, annual compliance, taxation, human resources, payroll, and social insurance in the country.
Has Vietnam Fallen into the Middle Income Trap?
At a recent controversial meeting, Japanese economist Kenichi Ohno stated that it was his belief that Vietnam had fallen into the middle income trap. This has created a heated debate among economists and financial analysts as to what is the real economic situation currently in Vietnam.
Jumpstarting Tech Development and Startups in Vietnam
The world may not know much of Vietnam’s tech startup community, but the changes taking place within this community may soon bring it to the attention of investors and consumers throughout the world.
Choosing the Correct VAT Calculation Method in Vietnam
In this article, we outline the two methods for value-added tax calculation in Vietnam and highlight key points of consideration for each.
New Issue of Vietnam Briefing: A Guide to Understanding Vietnam’s VAT
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing, we attempt to clarify the entire VAT process by taking you through an introduction as to what VAT is, who and what is liable, and how to pay it properly. We first take you through the basics of VAT in Vietnam before taking you deeper into the topic.
Vietnam and the TPP Traverse Rough Seas Towards Promised Land
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a U.S. led global trade pact that seeks to create a free trade area among the signatory countries. The TPP’s progress has been fraught with complications and controversy, but it is edging ever closer to completion. Vietnam believes that it has much to benefit from a completed agreement but roadblocks still lie ahead.
Vietnam’s Middle Class the Fastest Growing in Southeast Asia
HANOI – In a recent survey by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Vietnam was found to have the fastest growing middle class in Southeast Asia. By 2020, the country is expected to have 30 million middle class and rich consumers. Vietnam’s per capita income is expected to increase to US$3,000 by 2020 from its current […]
