Other Briefings
Regional Spotlight: Red River Delta (Hanoi)
May 7 – The Red River Delta constitutes the industrial heart of Vietnam and is one of the richest and most developed regions in the country. Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, dominates in terms of foreign investment and gross industrial output. It is also home to many manufacturing plants for big international names like GM, Nokia […]
FDI on the Rise in Vietnam
Apr. 26 – During the first four months of 2013, Vietnam attracted newly registered and additional foreign direct investment (FDI) capital worth over US$8 billion. The capital was injected into projects throughout 18 different sectors, with the processing and manufacturing industries topping the list, followed by the property, wholesale and retail sectors. Of this, US$4.9 billion of […]
Da Nang Offers Massive Tax Incentives for Dutch Businesses
Da Nang City is calling for foreign investment in its hi-tech park by promising attractive incentives.
Upcoming Vietnam Trade Fairs and Exhibitions
Oct. 30 – The coming month in Vietnam will bring in a fresh set of trade fairs, shows, expos, and exhibitions to try and satiate the growing demand for new business in the country. A sampling of November’s key events can be found below. Vietnam International Shop and Franchise Show 2012 When: November 1-3, 2012 […]
Vietnam’s Regions and Key Economic Zones
Vietnam is composed of 63 provinces and five centrally-governed cities, which stand on the same administrative level as provinces (namely Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Da Nang and Hai Phong). The General Statistics Office of Vietnam further groups these provinces and cities into eight regions with three key economic zones.
Foreigners Eligible for VAT Refund When Leaving Vietnam
Apr. 30 – On April 12, 2012, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance promulgated Circular No.58/2012/TT-BTC to guide the implementation of Decision No. 05/2012/QD-TTg dated January 19, 2012 on implementing a pilot project allowing VAT refunds for foreigners departing Vietnam from Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi or Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC. Foreigners who […]
Dezan Shira & Associates and the Roadshow ‘Italy – Vietnam’
Apr. 25 – The Roadshow “Italy – Vietnam” that was held in Italy between March 26th and March 30th in Milan, Bologna, Padova and Pesaro has been important for both parties involved. It helped Italian entrepreneurs increase their knowledge about Vietnam (boasting the 13th largest population in the world and one of the highest GDP […]
Opportunities in Vietnam’s New Industries
By Tran Que Chi Mar. 9 – Vietnam’s food processing, software and environmental technology sectors have been labeled as new industries with great potential. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the Central Highlands in particular have been identified as future centers for the food processing industry, with Da Nang, Hanoi and HCMC expected to become […]
Exporters Urged to Increase Focus on Germany
Dec. 29 – There is still much potential in the German market for Vietnamese exporters to explore, said participants in a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday. While Germany has grown into one of Vietnam’s major trading partners since 2007, the current export volume to the European country is still modest compared […]
Businesses in Hanoi Asked to Pay VND4 Trillion in Tax Due
Dec. 29 – Businesses in Hanoi still owe more than VND4 trillion in taxes this year, and the government has urged them to pay it back. Thai Dung Tien, deputy head of Hanoi Tax Department, said that around 86.5 percent of the taxes (VND3.5 trillion) is collectable. However, 3 percent of the money will prove […]
