Other Briefings
Thua Thien Hue: An Emerging Investment Destination
Central Vietnam is becoming increasingly popular with foreign manufacturers. Thua Thien Hue, in particular, has drawn the attention of a number of international firms. In this article, Vietnam-Briefing looks at why that is.
Vietnam Labor Federation Proposes Cut to Weekly Working Hours
The Vietnam Labor Federation has proposed reducing the maximum number of working hours in Vietnam to under 48 hours a week. Here are the details.
Indonesian President Visits Hanoi to Talk Trade and Investment
The President of Indonesia was in Hanoi over the weekend meeting with high-level officials to talk trade and investment. Here’s how trade between Indonesia and Vietnam looks moving into the new year.
Draft Rooftop Solar Decree Overview
With the Power Development Plan 8 approved, the next step is to develop supporting legislation. With this in mind, a draft decree on rooftop solar has been disseminated. Here are the details.
January 14 Heralds End of Economic Needs Test for CPTPP Members
For years Vietnam’s Economic Needs Test has created a barrier to entry for foreign retail firms looking to establish a presence in the Southeast Asian nation. This is set to change next week for CPTPP member states. Here are the details.
Investment Opportunities in Refrigerated Transportation in Vietnam
Refrigerated transport is in demand in Vietnam on the back of rising interest in imported foods that need to be kept cool. Here’s where foreign firms should think about investing.
Vietnam’s Business Climate Stabilizing: EuroCham Q4 Survey
EuroCham Vietnam’s Business Confidence Index for the fourth quarter of 2023 has been released. Here’s what it reveals about the current business climate in Vietnam for firms doing business with Europe.
Malaysia-Vietnam Aim for US$18 Billion in Two-Way Trade
Malaysia and Vietnam have become pivotal trade connections between each other and global supply chains broadly. Here’s how trade works between these two burgeoning Southeast Asian economies.
Vietnam Tax Updates for the New Year 2024
In the first week of the new year there were a handful of changes to taxes in Vietnam that foreign firms may need to be aware of. Here’s what they are.
Survey Finds AI, Tech Popular in Financial Services in Vietnam
Finastra has released its Financial Services State of the Nation Survey 2023. This survey covers several key economies in Asia including Vietnam. In this article, we run through the key findings of the survey.
