Other Briefings
Impact of US – China Trade War on Vietnam
The growing trade conflict between the US and China will have a cascading effect on Vietnam, for whom both the US and China are major trading partners. Read more to know about the impact, positive and negative, arising from the trade disputes and the options available to Vietnam to minimize its effect.
Using Land in Vietnam: The Rise of Condotels and Green Areas
Rules for ownership and use of land in Vietnam is complicated, but the growing real estate market has much to offer foreign investors.
Vietnam Announces Corporate Income Tax Reduction Plan
Vietnamese Prime Minister, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, has announced plans to reduce Vietnam’s corporate income tax (CIT) in a recent speech at the GMS Business Summit. Read more for details and analysis on the announcement
China+1: The New Face of Manufacturing in Vietnam
Instead of abandoning the Chinese market, investors are choosing to supplement Chinese operations with low-cost Vietnamese inputs in a production model that has become widely known as China+1.
Vietnam’s Provincial Competitiveness Index 2017: Improvement in the Quality of Economic Governance
The 2017 Provincial Competitiveness Index has revealed a high level of confidence among private firms and foreign investors, with Quang Ninh topping the rankings. Read more to know about the most competitive provinces, the effect of reforms, issues faced by firms, and the improvement in infrastructure index.
Vietnam: Two Cities Among JLL’s Momentum Index Top 10
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi ranked 3rd and 6th among the global top 10 of JLL’s Short-Term Momentum Index, which measures each city’s short-term socio-economic and commercial real estate momentum. Read more to know about the city rankings in Asia and how the Momentum Index rankings are calculated.
Vietnam Copyright Law: New Regulations and Related Rights
Vietnam issued new guidelines regarding copyright registration certificates and collection and distribution of royalties. Read more to know about the new updated guidelines, enforcement agencies, and the IP and copyright protection regime in Vietnam.
CPTPP Signed: Opportunities for Vietnam’s Enterprises
Focusing on tariff and non-tariff measures, the recently signed CPTPP will have a positive impact on all spheres of Vietnamese economy such as trade, FDI, and domestic growth. Read more to know about the economic impact, opportunities and challenges arising from CPTPP, and what further needs to be done.
Amazon to Enter Vietnam’s Growing E-Commerce Market
Amazon is planning to enter Vietnam, one of the fastest growing and competitive e-commerce market in Asia, focusing on providing support to SMEs for export of domestic products. Read more to know about the e-commerce market, existing players, and the future outlook for the industry.
Vietnam: HCM City Leads the Average Salary Rankings
HCM City maintains its position as having the highest average salary in Vietnam at US$ 456 per month, 38 percent higher than the national average. Read more to know about the other cities following HCM City, salary levels based on experience, average industry salaries, and salary growth.
