Other Briefings
Vietnam’s National Program for Increasing Labor Productivity: Key Takeaways
Last week, the Prime Minister of Vietnam approved the National Program for Increasing Labor Productivity to 2030. Here is how Vietnam intends to improve productivity in its workforce.
Refurbished Goods, Vietnam, and the CPTPP: Unpacked
Broadly speaking, Vietnam has been averse to importing secondhand goods. However, this may soon change with refurbished goods clauses in several next-generation free trade agreements. Here’s how local regulations on the import of refurbished goods are shaping up with respect to the CPTPP.
A Vietnam Olympics? Investment and Opportunities
It was recently suggested that closer ties between the US and Vietnam could pave the way for Vietnam to host the Olympics. So, is the prospect of Vietnam hosting the world’s biggest sporting event realistic? And, if so, how could foreign investors play a role in making it happen?
The Future of Vietnam’s Pharmaceutical Industry: Unpacked
As a result of Vietnamese consumers having more money to spend on their healthcare, Vietnam’s pharmaceutical industry is booming. Here’s how Vietnam plans to manage that boom between now and 2030, and where it might be by 2045.
Vietnam Amends Law on Electronic Transactions: Implications for Foreign Firms
The law in Vietnam on e-transactions, issued in March 2006, exhibits some shortcomings concerning modern electronic transactions. Therefore, to promote electronic trade, the National Assembly of Vietnam in June 2023 approved the revised Law on Electronic Transactions. Here’s what this might mean for foreign firms.
Danang Development Plan to 2030 Approved
A master plan for the development of Danang between now and 2030 has been officially approved by the Prime Minister. Here’s what’s on the agenda for Vietnam’s third-biggest city.
Dutch, Vietnam PMs Talk Trade and Investment in Hanoi
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte was in Hanoi last week talking up trade and investment between the Netherlands and Vietnam. Here’s what was achieved in his two-day stopover and how trade and investment are shaping up between these two nations.
Vietnam Q3 Labor Market Update: Increase in Workers, Employment
Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics has released its Q3 2023 labor market and employment update. Here’s what it says about Vietnam’s human resources at the end of September this year.
Supply Chain Sustainability in Vietnam: Responding to Labor and Environmental Regulations
New labor and sustainability regulations around the world are reshaping supply chains. Here’s how these regulations may impact foreign firms operating in Vietnam.
Case Study: Pandora and Vietnam’s Jewelry Market
Pandora is establishing a jewelry factory in Vietnam. Here’s what foreign jewelry firms can learn from Pandora’s experience.
