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Vietnam’s New VAT Law: Key Compliance Guidance
We examine the latest updates to Vietnam's Value-Added Tax (VAT) regime, effective on July 1, 2025. Recent clarifications outline several key adjustments and their implications under the new VAT law, including changes to compliance requirements for businesses.
Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from July 1, 2025
As of July 1, 2025, Vietnam's regional minimum wage will be applied in 34 provinces and centrally run cities following the province merger.
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Vietnam’s Rising Purchasing Power: 2024 Household Living Standards Survey
Economy & Trade Sep 02 -
Vietnam to Enforce Mandatory Online Investor Selection: New Bidding Policies Under Decree 225/2025
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Vietnam’s Draft E-Commerce Law 2025: Key Provisions and Business Implications
Legal & Regulatory Aug 31 -
Vietnam Plans Preferential Power Tariff Bid for Semiconductor Fabs
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Aftermath of Typhoon Kajiki: Damage Reports and Safety Updates
Economy & Trade Aug 27
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Economy & Trade
Vietnam’s Rising Purchasing Power: 2024 Household Living Standards Survey
Sep 02Vietnam's 2024 Household Living Standards Survey highlights significant improvements in household incomes and spending habits.
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Aftermath of Typhoon Kajiki: Damage Reports and Safety Updates
Economy & Trade Aug 27Typhoon Kajiki has caused significant devastation in central and northern Vietnam, prompting the government to take urgent action to support affected communities and require close monitoring from all stakeholders.
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The Impact of Tariffs on Vietnamese Exports: US-Vietnam Trade Relations Under Trump 2.0
Economy & Trade Aug 26Trump’s tariffs could significantly impact Vietnamese exporters due to the country's large trade surplus with the US and past accusations of unfair trade practices. However, Vietnam might mitigate the impact by choosing the right approach.
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Vietnam-US Trade Negotiations Continue Post-Tariff Announcement
Economy & Trade Aug 19Vietnam is intensifying trade talks with the US following new tariffs, aiming for a favorable trade deal, recognition as a market economy, and deeper cooperation in technology, energy, and exports.
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Vietnam's Provincial Merger to Drive Growth: Opportunities for Businesses
Economy & Trade Aug 18As Vietnam navigates its provincial merger, businesses stand to benefit from a more integrated and efficient administrative framework that promises to streamline interactions with government authorities and accelerate decision-making processes.
Tax & Accounting
E-Invoice Compliance in 2025: Regulations, Requirements, and Best Practices
Aug 08Vietnam mandates the use of electronic invoice (e-invoice) for all taxpayers. This article provides essential guidance and notes the step-by-step compliance requirements for businesses implementing e-invoicing.
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Vietnam’s Customs Procedures in 2025: Key Updates and Compliance
Tax & Accounting Aug 04Vietnam has introduced major changes to its customs procedures and import-export tax policies through new policies, aiming to simplify customs procedures and offer incentives to investors and businesses engaged in cross-border trade.
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Vietnam Updates Special Consumption Tax System: New Compliance in 2026
Tax & Accounting Jul 23On June 14, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly passed the 2025 Law No. 66/2025/QH15 on Special Consumption Tax (SCT) to address remaining issues and resolve inconsistencies and overlaps with other regulations.
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Update Your Company Address After Vietnam’s Provincial Merger: A Brief Guide
Tax & Accounting Jul 04We explain what companies need to do regarding address updates for legal compliance following Vietnam’s provincial merger.
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Vietnam’s New VAT Law: Key Compliance Guidance
Tax & Accounting Jul 01We examine the latest updates to Vietnam's Value-Added Tax (VAT) regime, effective on July 1, 2025. Recent clarifications outline several key adjustments and their implications under the new VAT law, including changes to compliance requirements for businesses.
Legal & Regulatory
Vietnam’s Draft E-Commerce Law 2025: Key Provisions and Business Implications
Aug 29Vietnam’s Draft E-Commerce Law introduces stricter platform obligations, cross-border rules, and consumer protections, reshaping compliance for both domestic and foreign businesses.
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Vietnam Visa Costs: What You Need to Know
Legal & Regulatory Aug 27Vietnam's visa costs change regularly. Here is an updated list of Vietnam visa costs, types, and exemptions issued for 2025.
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Export Processing Enterprises in Vietnam: Eligibility and Alternatives in 2025
Legal & Regulatory Aug 22Export processing zones are a popular way to reduce tax liabilities in Vietnam, however, they can be somewhat challenging to establish. This brief overview outlines the requirements and the alternatives, updated to August 2025.
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Vietnam Work Permit Regulations: New Rules for Foreign Workers from August 2025?
Legal & Regulatory Aug 15With a new decree effective from August 7, 2025, Vietnam's work permit management regulations have undergone significant changes to streamline procedures, shorten processing times, and expand exemptions.
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Vietnam Introduces National Blockchain Platform: Enhancing Data Protection
Legal & Regulatory Jul 29As Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation, a new blockchain platform – NDAChain – emerges as a government-backed blockchain infrastructure, designed to enhance data protection, identity verification, and compliance.
九秀直播
Vietnam to Enforce Mandatory Online Investor Selection: New Bidding Policies Under Decree 225/2025
Sep 01Vietnam has updated many previous rules for investor selection procedures with Decree No. 225/2025/ND-CP, which ultimately promotes greater accountability and fairness in the bidding process.
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Vietnam Plans Preferential Power Tariff Bid for Semiconductor Fabs
九秀直播 Aug 28Vietnam is preparing special and preferential power tariff policies for semiconductor manufacturers, addressing the sector’s heavy energy demands and its sensitivity to power disruptions.
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Vietnam's M&A Performance in 2025: Is the Momentum Back?
九秀直播 Aug 20Vietnam’s M&A market in 2025 is buoyant with active deals in retail, energy, real estate, finance, and technology. From energy acquisitions to billion-dollar casino resorts and foreign tech investments, discover how domestic and global players are shaping Vietnam’s investment picture.
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Vietnam Launches Direct Land Cable to Singapore:?A Push for Digital Economy
九秀直播 Aug 14Vietnam has launched the Vietnam-Singapore Terrestrial Network (VSTN), a 3,900?kilometer land cable, is set to bring a high-capacity alternative to undersea routes and help boost Vietnam’s data center ambitions.
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Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: Update to July 2025
九秀直播 Aug 13In the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam witnessed rises in FDI, PMI, and IIP, despite concerns over US tariffs. The US also remained Vietnam's top market for exports, generating a strong revenue of US$85.1 billion.
HR & Payroll
Typhoon Kajiki to Make Landfall in Central Vietnam
Aug 25Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm to hit Vietnam this year, is forecast to make landfall in Central Vietnam on the afternoon of August 25. Alerts have been raised due to its high-speed characteristics and steady strengthening like Typhoon Yagi.
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Typhoon Season in Vietnam: How to Prepare Your Business
HR & Payroll Aug 25Vietnam is prone to several typhoons every year. Vietnam Briefing discusses the key risks and how businesses can prepare for the typhoon season.
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Hanoi Announces Road Closures Ahead of National Day Parade
HR & Payroll Aug 22Hanoi authorities have announced extensive road closures, partial bans, and traffic restrictions from August 21 to September 2, 2025, to facilitate parades, rehearsals, and celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).
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Vietnam Work Permit Regulations: New Rules for Foreign Workers from August 2025?
HR & Payroll Aug 15With a new decree effective from August 7, 2025, Vietnam's work permit management regulations have undergone significant changes to streamline procedures, shorten processing times, and expand exemptions.
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2025 Vietnam Public Holidays Calendar
HR & Payroll Aug 12The National Day holiday, Vietnam's final public holiday of 2025, will run from August 30 to September 2. Businesses must plan in advance.
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