Other Briefings
Facilitating SME Growth in Vietnam
Accounting for 40 percent of GDP, and 50 percent of employment, SMEs play a major role in Vietnam’s economy. With the new SME law, domestic firms will benefit from tax incentives, credit access, and land rental preferences, leading to further growth of the private sector.
Payroll Obligations in Vietnam
For new firms, payroll administration can quickly become a complex and confusing process.Vietnam Briefing discusses important payroll related obligations for employers such as minimum wage, overtime, social insurance, and income tax.
Growing Food & Beverage Sector in Vietnam
The Food & Beverage sector in Vietnam has been steadily growing since the last decade, driven by foreign and local brands. Vietnam Briefing highlights the factors contributing to this growth and the increasing competition between foreign & local brands for market share.
Vietnam Proposes New Incentives for Special Administrative-Economic Zones
Vietnam’s has submitted for approval a new draft law on special administrative-economic zones (SAEZ) to attract more investments in Quang Ninh, North Van Phong, and Phu Quoc Island. Read more to know about the SAEZs, and the proposed land and tax incentives for investors.
Vietnam’s Real Estate Industry: Poised for a Major Structural Funding Shift
Vietnam’s real estate industry is poised for a structural shift in funding with blockchain projected to take on a larger role in the years ahead. Read more for in-depth analysis from Squawk Advisors.
Chinese FDI in Vietnam: Growing Economic Ties, Despite Strains
Chinese investments in Vietnam and bilateral trade between the two nations has grown steadily, despite strains. Economic exchanges will continue to act as a stimulus for the revival of bilateral relations. Read more to know about the growing trade, increasing FDI, and the future of their relations.
New Inspection Regime for Foreign Owned Enterprises
Vietnam is introducing a new inspection regime for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs). The decision aims to reduce malpractices by existing FDI firms. Read more to know the different government agencies involved and the inspection scope.
Vietnam: Transition from Paper Invoices to E-invoices
Vietnam will replace paper bills with electronic invoices from the start of 2018. Although the transition will be initially challenging, e-invoices will reduce the burden on enterprises and increase efficiency. Read more to understand the implementation timeline, benefits of e-invoices, and challenges facing the government and businesses.
Vietnam FDI Real Estate Report- Streamlining Efficiency Part 1
Southeast Asia is encountering solid economic growth with little roadblocks projected in the future. Learn why real estate in Vietnam, in particular, is primed to benefit from these conditions in the first installment of a two part FDI report from Squawk Advisors.
Korean Investment in Vietnam
The year 2017 marks 25 years of Vietnam and South Korea’s diplomatic relations, with South Korea emerging as the largest foreign investor. In addition, bilateral trade jumped from US$0.5 billion in 1992 to US$45 billion in 2016. Read more to know about the growing FDI and bilateral trade, and how the bilateral FTA is benefitting both nations.
