Other Briefings
Draft Rooftop Solar Decree Overview
With the Power Development Plan 8 approved, the next step is to develop supporting legislation. With this in mind, a draft decree on rooftop solar has been disseminated. Here are the details.
January 14 Heralds End of Economic Needs Test for CPTPP Members
For years Vietnam’s Economic Needs Test has created a barrier to entry for foreign retail firms looking to establish a presence in the Southeast Asian nation. This is set to change next week for CPTPP member states. Here are the details.
Vietnam Updates Regulations on Pharmaceutical Product Labeling
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health introduced new amendments to pharmaceutical products labeling and packaging regulations, effective starting January 15, 2024.
Vietnam’s Amended Telecommunication Law for Foreign Firms
Vietnam has amended its Telecommunications Law with a number of changes that may impact foreign firms operating in the sector. Here’s what they are.
Providing Security Services in Vietnam for Foreign Firms
Security services are a conditional business line in Vietnam. In this article, the Vietnam Briefing looks at the conditions that must be met in order to establish a security services firm in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Just Energy Transition Partnership Resource Mobilization Plan: Unpacked
Vietnam’s Just Energy Partnership Resource Mobilization Plan (JETP-RMP) has been completed and was presented last Friday at the Conference of Parties 28 in Dubai. Here are the key takeaways from the plan.
Due Diligence Procedures for Real Estate M&A in Vietnam
Vietnam is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for mergers and acquisitions (M&As), and the country’s real estate sector is a major contributor to this trend. Here’s what firms should know about due diligence in real estate M&As.
Navigating Foreign Loans in Vietnam: Key Considerations
Navigating foreign loans in Vietnam demands a nuanced grasp of regulations and key considerations. Here’s a short overview of what foreign firms should know.
Investing in Logistics Businesses in Vietnam for Foreign Firms
An evermore important link in global supply chains, getting goods into, around, and out of Vietnam quickly and easily is becoming increasingly important. In this article, we look at the regulations around investing in logistics services in Vietnam.
Refurbished Goods, Vietnam, and the CPTPP: Unpacked
Broadly speaking, Vietnam has been averse to importing secondhand goods. However, this may soon change with refurbished goods clauses in several next-generation free trade agreements. Here’s how local regulations on the import of refurbished goods are shaping up with respect to the CPTPP.
