Other BriefingsIndia-EU FTA vs. EVFTA: A Comparative Look at Their Strategic Impact on EU Business Expansion
A comparative view of the FTAs with India and Vietnam reveals how the EU has customized its trade approach for different partners.
Investing in Vietnam’s Textile and Garment Industry: 2025 Overview and Outlook
Vietnam’s garment and textile industry is projected to reach US$46 billion in exports in 2025, supported by strong US demand, FTAs, and sustainability-driven reforms.
Vietnam Employment Law in 2025: What Businesses and Employees Must Know
Explore Vietnam's 2025 Employment Law changes, including data privacy, unemployment insurance reform, and reskilling initiatives.
Vietnam’s On-Spot Export and Import Regime: Latest 2025 Updates
Following the approval of the amended Customs Law and Value-Added Tax Law, the management of on-spot export and import activities in Vietnam has experienced significant changes.
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India-EU FTA vs. EVFTA: A Comparative Look at Their Strategic Impact on EU Business Expansion
Economy & Trade Feb 02 -
Da Nang After Merger: A New Industrial and Investment Landscape
Economy & Trade Feb 02 -
Green Transition in Vietnam’s Industrial Parks: Part 1 – Policy Foundations and Landscape
Economy & Trade Jan 29 -
Preparing for Vietnam’s Special Consumption Tax Changes in 2026: Key Compliance Highlights
Tax & Accounting Jan 28 -
Vietnam Abolishes Business License Tax from 2026
Tax & Accounting Jan 27
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Economy & Trade
India-EU FTA vs. EVFTA: A Comparative Look at Their Strategic Impact on EU Business Expansion
Feb 02A comparative view of the FTAs with India and Vietnam reveals how the EU has customized its trade approach for different partners.
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Da Nang After Merger: A New Industrial and Investment Landscape
Economy & Trade Jan 30Da Nang City is one of Vietnam’s six centrally governed cities and a designated national growth pole, playing a pivotal role in the South Central Coast and Central Highlands.
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Green Transition in Vietnam’s Industrial Parks: Part 1 – Policy Foundations and Landscape
Economy & Trade Jan 29Vietnam’s industrial parks are shifting toward eco-industrial models, renewable energy, and green standards amid global supply chain changes.
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Vietnam Economic Performance in 2025: GDP, FDI, and Trade
Economy & Trade Jan 22Vietnam’s economy demonstrated a robust performance in 2025, achieving 8 percent GDP growth, maintaining resilient FDI, keeping inflation stable, and expanding trade.
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EU Sustainability Due Diligence Rules: Compliance Implications for Vietnam Businesses
Economy & Trade Jan 21Learn how Vietnam-based suppliers should prepare for compliance with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Tax & Accounting
Preparing for Vietnam’s Special Consumption Tax Changes in 2026: Key Compliance Highlights
Jan 28Vietnam applies new Special Consumption Tax rules from January 1, 2026, detailing key changes and compliance impacts for businesses.
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Vietnam Abolishes Business License Tax from 2026
Tax & Accounting Jan 27Vietnam official abolishes the business license tax (BLT), effective January 1, 2026, to reduce compliance costs and promote business growth.
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Understanding Key Indirect and International Taxes in Vietnam
Tax & Accounting Jan 20We outline the key indirect taxes and highlight several international tax considerations applicable in Vietnam.
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Understanding Functional Currency in Vietnam’s Accounting Regime
Tax & Accounting Jan 09Vietnam’s Circular 99 clarifies how enterprises determine, change, and translate functional currency, including VND reporting and disclosure requirements.
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Administrative Penalties for Tax and Invoice Violations in Vietnam
Tax & Accounting Jan 05Effective from January 16, 2026, Decree 310/2025 significantly overhauls Vietnam's administrative penalties for tax and invoice violations.
Legal & Regulatory
Vietnam's Personal Data Protection: Key Requirements under Decree 356
Jan 26Vietnam's personal data protection rules have tightened under Decree 356. Learn about new compliance duties for businesses operating in Vietnam.
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Vietnam Introduces Motorcycle Emission Standards amid Nationwide Air-Quality Reforms
Legal & Regulatory Jan 23Vietnam introduces national motorcycle emission standards, establishing a first nationwide framework for controlling motorcycle and moped emissions.
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Exploring the Vietnam International Financial Center: Part 2 – Legal Framework, Dispute Resolution, and Judicial Mechanisms
Legal & Regulatory Jan 21An overview of the Vietnam IFC legal framework, including Resolution 222, the application of foreign law, arbitration options, and dispute resolution mechanisms for cross-border investors.
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EU Sustainability Due Diligence Rules: Compliance Implications for Vietnam Businesses
Legal & Regulatory Jan 21Learn how Vietnam-based suppliers should prepare for compliance with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
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Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification Updated for Administrative Purposes
Legal & Regulatory Jan 19The 2025 Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification (VSIC) underpins official statistics, business registration, and administrative databases in the country.
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Da Nang After Merger: A New Industrial and Investment Landscape
Jan 30Da Nang City is one of Vietnam’s six centrally governed cities and a designated national growth pole, playing a pivotal role in the South Central Coast and Central Highlands.
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Green Transition in Vietnam’s Industrial Parks: Part 1 – Policy Foundations and Landscape
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Jan 29Vietnam’s industrial parks are shifting toward eco-industrial models, renewable energy, and green standards amid global supply chain changes.
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Vietnam Introduces Motorcycle Emission Standards amid Nationwide Air-Quality Reforms
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Jan 23Vietnam introduces national motorcycle emission standards, establishing a first nationwide framework for controlling motorcycle and moped emissions.
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Investing in Vietnam’s Resort Sector: Market Overview and Outlook
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Jan 14Vietnam’s resort sector enters 2026 with momentum, driven by rising domestic travel, international arrivals rebound, and demand for integrated leisure and wellness destinations.
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Vietnam:Â A Rising Manufacturing Hub in Asia in 2026
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Jan 13Vietnam is among the top three most promising manufacturing hubs in Asia, according to the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 by ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ & Associates.
HR & Payroll
2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Vietnam Culture Day Added as New Public Holiday
Jan 13November 24 has been officially designated as Vietnam Culture Day and recognized as an annual public holiday.
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Vietnam Mandates Centralized Electronic Labor Contracts from July 2026: Key Requirements under Decree 337
HR & Payroll Dec 31From July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s government mandates that all electronic labor contracts must be digitally managed on a centralized platform.
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Vietnam Amends Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications
HR & Payroll Dec 10Vietnam’s National Assembly approves the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.
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Vietnam E-Visa: A Complete Guide
HR & Payroll Dec 09Vietnam’s e-visa program makes it easier and faster for visitors to Vietnam to enter the country. The country has recently added 41 new ports that accept e-visas for entry, bringing the total to 83.
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Typhoon Koto Update: Current Status, Forecasts, and Preparedness Measures
HR & Payroll Nov 27Typhoon Koto (Storm No. 15) has intensified over the central South China Sea, bringing dangerous winds and rough seas.
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