Other Briefings
Revised Petroleum Law Offers Improved Extraction Incentives
In the wake of rising energy prices, Vietnam has revised its Law on Petroleum to simplify resource extraction in the burgeoning Southeast Asian nation. Here’s an overview for foreign firms looking to invest in the sector.
Vietnam Government Approves Power Development Plan 8
Vietnam’s government has approved the Power Development Plan 8 after a number of drafts and revisions. Here are its key features and highlights.
Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree: A Quick Guide
Foreign investors should take note of the provisions in Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP, which provides guidelines on personal data protection in Vietnam.
Understanding Franchise Agreements in Vietnam
Franchising is an avenue many businesses have used as an entry strategy in Vietnam. Here’s what firms that wish to pursue this option should know.
Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Vietnam with an APEC Business Travel Card
Earlier this month, Decision No. 9/2023/QD-TTg was issued regulating travel to Vietnam with an APEC Business Travel Card. Here’s what it says.
EU Due Diligence Directive and Supply Chains in Vietnam
EU member states are enacting corporate sustainability due diligence laws. Here’s what that means for foreign and domestic firms in Vietnam.
8 Regulations and Policies Supporting Startups in Vietnam
Vietnam’s startup sector benefits from a myriad of supportive policies and regulations. Here’s eight of them.
Explainer: Vietnam’s Second Land Rent Cut for Groups Affected by COVID-19
Vietnam is offering land rent reductions for organisations and businesses affected by COVID-19. Here are the details.
IP in Vietnam: One Little Pig and a Big Bad Lawsuit
Peppa Pig’s creators are suing a Vietnamese firm for copyright infringement. Here’s what that might mean for IP in Vietnam.
Permanent Court of Arbitration Opens New Office in Hanoi
The Permanent Court of Arbitration has opened a representative office in Hanoi. Here’s a brief history of Vietnam’s relationship with investor-state disputes.
