Other Briefings
Why Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal Project is Worrying Vietnam
The Funan Techo Canal project linking Phnom Penh to the coastal province of Kep has socioeconomic, political, and environmental implications for Vietnam.
Vietnam Law on Personal Data Protection: Latest Developments and Insights
Vietnam’s proposed Personal Data Protection Law is another significant move toward enhancing data privacy and regulatory streamlining. The law is at the development stage, with the Ministry of Public Security seeking critical feedback.
An Investor’s Guide to Vietnam’s Bắc Ninh Province
Despite being the smallest province in Vietnam, Bắc Ninh province is emerging as an industrial powerhouse in the Red River Delta region.
Vietnam Proposes Regulatory Sandbox for Banking Sector: Draft Decree Guidelines
A new Vietnam Draft Decree proposes a Regulatory Sandbox in the banking sector focused on three solutions, provided either by credit institutions or fintech companies – credit scoring, open application programming interface (API), and P2P lending.
Vietnam’s State of the Economy: Q1 2024 Report
Vietnam’s economy saw GDP y-o-y growth at 5.66% and an FDI uptick at 13.4% (as of March 20) in the January-March quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024).
Vietnam’s National Electricity Development Plan 2021-2030: Roadmap Approved
Vietnam’s government has approved a roadmap to implement the National Electricity Development Plan 2021 to 2030, with a vision to 2050. We discuss key points in the plan and ongoing regulatory efforts in the power sector.
Domestic EV Major VinFast Gets Ambitious with New India Factory
Homegrown auto major, VinFast, is establishing a factory in southern India to manufacture electric vehicles, targeting the India, South Asian, Middle East, and African markets. It is testament to Vietnam’s rapidly advancing electric vehicle ecosystem and capacity for domestic innovation.
Vietnam Unveils Decree 32/2024/ND-CP on the Management and Development of Industrial Clusters
Decree 32/2024/ND-CP regulating industrial clusters in Vietnam takes effect on May 1, 2024. Key provisions impacting stakeholders are summarized in this article.
Vietnam Issues Draft Decree Regulating Foreign Telecom Service Providers
A Vietnam draft decree provides further clarity for foreign telecom service providers in the data center, OTT, & cloud computing segments.
Vietnam-Canada Bilateral Relations, Trade, and Investment Outlook
We discuss key factors making Vietnam an attractive investment destination for Canadian businesses amidst rapid economic expansion.
