Other Briefings
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Minimum Wage Hikes, Business License Fines, a New Circular on Mineral Exports, and Auto Part Tax Cuts
This edition of Vietnam Regulatory Brief examines new minimum wage rules, a crackdown on incorrect business licenses, and a new draft circular on mineral exports.
Trademarks in Vietnam – Part One
In part one of this multi-part series, Vietnam Briefing takes a closer look at trademarks, how to get them, and their enforcement in the country.
Vietnam News Brief: Private Car Services, New Visa Regulations, and Industry Liberalizations
This edition of Vietnam Regulatory Brief examines a new car hailing service, eased visa restrictions, and new industry liberalizations in Vietnam.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Domain Names, TPP Reforms, and New SME Incentives
This edition of Vietnam Regulatory Brief examines new regulations on internet domain names, reforms linked to the TPP trade deal, and a new circular on incentives for small-and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
The Roles and Responsibilities of the Legal Representative in Vietnam
Every company in Vietnam is required to have at least one Legal Representative. Picking the right individual for the role, and understanding the power and responsibilities of the position, is essential for businesses in Vietnam.
Vietnam News Brief: New Investments in Airports, Tariffs on Steel, and Regulations for Female Employees
This edition of Vietnam Regulatory Brief covers changes in investment in Vietnam’s airports, a new tariff on steel, and update labor regulations for female employees.
Restrictions on Foreign Direct Investment in Vietnam
Thanks particularly to Vietnam’s accession to the WTO, market access for foreign companies in the country is being liberalized. That said, in certain sectors foreign direct investment continues to be restricted. In this article, we discuss how.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: Controls on Deforestation, Eased Licensing on Cambodia-bound goods, and Interest Rates Moves
This edition of Vietnam Regulatory Brief focuses in on new controls for deforestation-causing projects, easier licensing for Vietnamese transporters moving goods to Cambodia, and praise for adjusting interest caps on USD deposits.
Vietnam News Brief: Tariffs on Exported Plastic Bags, e-Government, and ASEAN-China FTA
In this Vietnam Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Vietnam during the month of September, including tariffs on plastic bags, e-government programs, and the expansion of the ASEAN-China FTA.
Vietnam Regulatory Brief: U.S.-Vietnam DTA, VAT, and Online Payment of Import-Export Tax
In this Vietnam Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Vietnam during the month of July, including a U.S.-Vietnam double tax agreement, a VAT update, and online payment of import-export duties.
