TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

The E-Commerce Sector Outlook in Vietnam in 2024

As of 2024, approximately 57 million Vietnamese shop online, with 43 percent of these consumers belonging to Gen Z. These digital natives are pushing the boundaries of online shopping, with platforms like Shopee, Lazada, Tiki, and TikTok Shop leading the way.

Vietnam Establishes National Steering Committee on Semiconductor Development

Vietnam has emerged as a potential link in the global semiconductor value chain with its advantages in strategic location, developing infrastructure, tech-savvy population, and abundant, creative talent pool.

Four Years of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Key Provisions and Implications for FDI

As the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks four years in August 2024, we review its implementation progress, highlighting key achievements and remaining challenges, to help businesses identify strategies to optimize their benefits from the agreement.

Vietnam’s 2025 Enterprise Investigation: Key Targets and Timeline

Vietnam’s General Statistics Office (GSO) will conduct a nationwide enterprise investigation via online survey in 2025. The survey will cover all firms engaged in production and business activities across various industries under the Vietnamese economic system, with the exception of three specific sectors.

Vietnam Government to Intervene if Property Market Prices Surge Beyond 20%

With real estate prices continuing to surge, the Vietnamese government has introduced Decree No. 96/2024/ND-CP (“Decree 96”) to bring the market under control, curb speculation, and protect socio-economic stability.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

Guide to HR Compliance and Best Practices in China 

The Guide to HR Compliance and Best Practices in China explains key considerations for foreign employers from hiring to staff management and compliance with legislative updates and data security laws.

From Recruitment to Retention: India HR Insights for 2024

This HR report offers an essential guide for foreign invested firms to attract and retain the best talents in India’s dynamic hiring environment.

This publication explores Singapore's 2024 business landscape: economic trends, strategic advantages, and investment opportunities for foreign firms in this key Asian hub.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

Jobstreet by SEEK Career Fair 2024 [Conference Guest Speaker]

Conference | August 24-25, 2024 | Sands Expo & Convention Centre Level B2 (Hall F), Singapore

Doing Business in Indonesia: Focus on the Green Sectors

Business Seminar | 14:00 – 17:30 CST, August 27, 2024 | The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Guangzhou, 2+ Floor Grand Ballroom

Unlocking Cross-Border Success: ODI Opportunities and Considerations for Indian Enterprises

Webinar | Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 2:30 PM India Time / 4:00 PM Vietnam Time / 5:00 PM China Time