Other Briefings
Approved: Extended Tourist Visas, VAT Cut to 8 Percent
Over the weekend, Vietnam’s National Assembly approved two key bills that may impact foreigners and foreign firms. Here’s what they are and why they matter.
Vietnam News in Brief: Weekly Roundup June 23
World Bank, HSBC, S&P lower growth forecasts; power cuts ease in northern Vietnam; and encouraging foreigners to buy houses in Vietnam by reducing regulations, all in this weeks Vietnam News roundup.
Working with EU Investors for Vietnamese Food Processing Firms & Vice Versa
Vietnamese food processing enterprises are reportedly looking for investors as a result of broad economic challenges. In this article, we run through what EU and Vietnamese firms should know about working with each other.
The Digital Office Solutions Market in Vietnam: Opportunities for Foreign Players
Digital office solutions are becoming increasingly popular in Vietnam. In this overview, we look at where there might be opportunities for foreign digital office services.
Getting Your Goods to Market in Vietnam: Latest Issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine we look at the cost-effective ways firms can sell their goods and services in Vietnam without necessarily opening a local office.
Swiss-Viet Officials Meet, Discuss Progress on FTA
Vietnamese and Swiss officials met this week ahead of the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries later this year. Here’s how trade between Switzerland and Vietnam is faring.
Mitigating Power Shortages in Vietnam: How Businesses Can Prepare
Recent power shortages are causing a myriad of problems for businesses in northern Vietnam. There are, however, several alternatives to mains power in Vietnam alongside a number of steps firms can take to mitigate the impact of power outages.
Vietnam’s Livestock Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
Vietnam’s livestock industry is dynamic and rapidly growing, presenting significant opportunities for foreign investors and businesses. Here’s an overview of the sector and where those opportunities are.
Foreign Franchises in Vietnam: Departures, Successes, and the In-Between
Franchising can be very lucrative in Vietnam but it can also be a challenging market for foreign firms. Here, we present significant examples of both successful and unsuccessful ventures for foreign franchises in Vietnam.
Understanding Liquefied Natural Gas in Vietnam
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is at the center of Vietnam’s PDP8. With this in mind here’s a short overview of how the industry is developing in Vietnam.
