Other Briefings
Vietnam News Brief: Bank Mergers, Consumer Lending Caps, and Economic Restructuring
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss bank mergers, highlight consumer lending caps, and analyze the government’s economic restructuring plans for the years ahead.
Vietnam Market Watch: Seafood Firm Registration, Hai Phong Infrastructure Fees, and Gia Lai Investment Incentives
In this week’s Vietnam Market Watch we discuss seafood firm registration, highlight Hai Phong’s newly established infrastructure fees, and explore Gia Lai’s investment incentives
TPP is Dead, What’s Next for Vietnam?
Following the withdrawal of the United States from the Tran-Pacific Partnership (TPP), learn why foreign investment continues to rise, which investments may be at risk, and what opportunities have opened as a result of the agreement’s collapse.
Vietnam News Brief: Environmental Tax, Sports Restrictions, and Korean Imports
In this week’s Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss environmental taxation, highlight the lifting of a sports ban, and analyze recent revisions to Korean import restrictions
Investing in Hanoi’s Hoa Lac High-tech Park
Established in 1998, Hanoi’s Hoa Lac High-tech Park was Vietnam’s first high-tech park and is currently the country’s largest. Find out more about what the benefits of operating in the park include and when investors are eligible for these incentives.
Vietnam Market Watch: Online Shopping Surging, Supporting Industries Increase Contributions, and 2017 Export Predictions
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at online shopping in Vietnam, the increased contribution of supporting industries, and 2017’s export predictions.
Vietnam Approves New Fees for Foreigners and Foreign Firms
As of January 2017, foreigners and foreign firms alike are now faced with a range of new fees. Extending to tourism, advertisement, and shipping, these adjustments should be noted and studied closely.
Permitted Contract Structures Under Vietnamese Labor Code
All foreign enterprises seeking to staff operations in Vietnam will find the process regulated by the Vietnamese Labor Code of 2012. Vietnam Briefing highlights the different contract structures that foreign investors can employ.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2017 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2017, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available in the Asia Briefing Bookstore. This guide is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Vietnam to foreign investors and provides an overview of current legislation in the country.
Vietnam in 2017: Spotting Opportunities for FDI
2016 has been a successful year for Vietnam, continuing its emergence as both a leading ASEAN economy and a global player. In this article, we analyze Vietnam’s trade in 2016 and spot trends and opportunities for foreign investments in 2017.
