Other Briefings
Vietnam’s FDI Inflows Rise to US$4.8 Billion in April
FDI disbursements to Vietnam in the first four months of 2017 have reached US$4.8 billion. Read more for a breakdown of key sectors, sources, and destinations for FDI
Vietnam Market Watch: GDP Growth Projections, State Divestment Plans, and Aviation Guidance
In this week’s Vietnam Market Watch we highlight GDP growth projections, discuss Vietnam’s plans to further divest from state enterprise, and analyze the impact of recent developments in Vietnamese aviation
Vietnam’s GDP Forecast to Grow at 6.5 Percent in 2017
Vietnam’s GDP is forecast to grow by 6.5 percent in 2017 and at 6.7 percent in 2018, according to the 2017 Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Outlook report. Read more to learn which industries are primed for investment and to understand the macroeconomic conditions driving them.
Vietnam: Government Rejects Airfare Price Floor Proposal
Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport has rejected a bid to set price floors on air tickets as proposed by the country’s national carrier, Vietnam Airlines. Understand the decision and learn what it means for aviation within the country.
Understanding Provincial Competitiveness in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Provincial Competitiveness Index for 2016 has been released, providing detailed information on how locations within the country stack up from an investment perspective. Read more to understand the nation’s trends and which localities are topping the list
Setting Up a Foreign-Invested Enterprise in Vietnam
Enterprises interested in taking advantage of Vietnam’s friendly investment environment need to be aware of the various market entry structures available to foreign investors. Read more for information on setup of representative offices, joint ventures, and 100 percent foreign owned enterprises.
Podcast: Talking ASEAN Episode 1 – FDI Opportunities in ASEAN, a Look Ahead for 2017
In the first-ever episode of the Talking ASEAN podcast series, Dezan Shira & Associates’ Dustin Daugherty and Max Brown provide a country-by-country prediction of ASEAN’s foreign investment future. As part of this, the recent progress and prospects for the Vietnamese economy are evaluated in a regional context.
Upcoming Area Code Adjustments in Vietnam
Vietnam is set to adjust nearly all of its area codes for phone numbers during 2017. Read more for key transition dates and updated area codes
Vietnam Market Watch: Retail Investment Projections, Foreign E-Commerce Preferences, and Hanoi Logistics
In this week’s Vietnam Market Watch, we discuss growing foreign retail investment potential, analyze e-commerce platform preferences, and highlight Vinalines’ Hanoi logistics expansion
Vietnam to Implement Landmark Transfer Pricing Update in Convergence with BEPS
New transfer pricing regulations have been announced in Vietnam and are set to take effect from May 1st. Learn how to ensure compliance under the new regime
