Vietnam Proposes Regulatory Sandbox for Banking Sector: Draft Decree Guidelines
A new Vietnam Draft Decree proposes a Regulatory Sandbox in the banking sector focused on three solutions, provided either by credit institutions or fintech companies – credit scoring, open application programming interface (API), and P2P lending.
Vietnam’s State of the Economy: Q1 2024 Report
Vietnam’s economy saw GDP y-o-y growth at 5.66% and an FDI uptick at 13.4% (as of March 20) in the January-March quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024).
Vietnam’s National Electricity Development Plan 2021-2030: Roadmap Approved
Vietnam’s government has approved a roadmap to implement the National Electricity Development Plan 2021 to 2030, with a vision to 2050. We discuss key points in the plan and ongoing regulatory efforts in the power sector.
Domestic EV Major VinFast Gets Ambitious with New India Factory
Homegrown auto major, VinFast, is establishing a factory in southern India to manufacture electric vehicles, targeting the India, South Asian, Middle East, and African markets. It is testament to Vietnam’s rapidly advancing electric vehicle ecosystem and capacity for domestic innovation.
Vietnam Unveils Decree 32/2024/ND-CP on the Management and Development of Industrial Clusters
Decree 32/2024/ND-CP regulating industrial clusters in Vietnam takes effect on May 1, 2024. Key provisions impacting stakeholders are summarized in this article.
Vietnam Issues Draft Decree Regulating Foreign Telecom Service Providers
A Vietnam draft decree provides further clarity for foreign telecom service providers in the data center, OTT, & cloud computing segments.
Vietnam-Canada Bilateral Relations, Trade, and Investment Outlook
We discuss key factors making Vietnam an attractive investment destination for Canadian businesses amidst rapid economic expansion.
Corporate Tax Planning for Businesses in Vietnam in 2024 – New Publication from Vietnam Briefing
‘Corporate Tax Planning for Businesses in Vietnam in 2024’ explains key incentives available, reporting requirements, and preparation for Vietnam’s Global Minimum Tax regulations under the BEPS 2.0 Framework.
Vietnam-New Zealand Investment and Trade Opportunities
We discuss the strengthening Vietnam-New Zealand Investment bilateral relationship, and focus on emerging trade and investment prospects.
Vietnam Issues Draft Rules on Foreigner’s Electronic Identification Registration
Vietnam has released a draft decree regulating procedures for the registration of foreigners’ electronic identification.