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Tag: business operations
Business operations refers to the day-to-day activities and processes that organisations undertake to function efficiently and achieve their goals. This includes everything from hiring and managing staff, overseeing supply chains, handling compliance and legal issues, managing facilities, to refining internal workflows and performance. In the context of Vietnam and Southeast Asia, it also involves navigating local regulations, cultural considerations, and administrative requirements. This tag covers articles that help businesses understand how to operate effectively, sustainably, and profitably in diverse market conditions.
What’s On Vietnam: Business Events Directory 2025 | July 3 Update
This is a free directory of events for foreign firms doing business in Vietnam.
Market Research Companies in Vietnam: Directory (2025)
Vietnam’s rapidly evolving consumer and business landscape has driven demand for reliable market insights. This 2025 directory highlights leading market research firms in Vietnam, offering services ranging from consumer surveys and industry reports to strategic consultancy and fieldwork. Whether you’re launching a new product, entering the market, or validating an investment opportunity, these agencies provide the data and expertise to guide informed decisions.
Corporate Establishment in Vietnam 2025: Support Service Providers Directory
This directory lists firms offering end-to-end business setup services in Vietnam—ranging from entity registration and licensing to legal, tax, and HR support—tailored to the needs of international companies entering the market.
Tax: Vietnam excludes subsidiaries from SME tax incentives under new law
Subsidiaries and affiliated companies will not be eligible for the new preferential tax rates of 15–17 percent aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), under Vietnam’s amended Law on Corporate Income Tax, passed by the National Assembly on June 14, VN Express has reported. The general corporate income tax rate remains at 20 percent, while firms with annual revenues under VND 3 billion and VND 50 billion may access lower rates—unless they are linked to larger corporate groups.
Accountants in Vietnam: Directory of Licensed Accounting Firms (2025)
Whether you are an SME expanding into Vietnam or an established corporation requiring local expertise, this guide provides a starting point for finding the right accounting support.
How US Companies Can Do Business in Vietnam: 2025 Investment Guide
Vietnam is an attractive destination for US firms due to its rapid economic growth, strategic location, and business-friendly reforms. The country’s membership in multiple free trade agreements and its role in global supply chains offer opportunities across sectors like manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and services. However, successfully entering the Vietnamese market requires understanding local regulations, investment policies, and cultural nuances…
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Private sector development: Vietnam business leaders call for treatment equal to FDI firms
Private firms lack equal access to approvals, tax incentives, and administrative support compared to FDI projects, Nguyen Van Vinh, General Director of AMACCAO, has told Zing News. This is part of increasingly vocal calls for equal treatment between domestic and foreign firms among Vietnam’s business community.
Food & beverage: Russian Pizza chain to exit Ho Chi Minh City
Russia’s Dodo Pizza will close all of its Ho Chi Minh City outlets from May 26, due to “many objective factors and new strategic directions”, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Corporate Income Tax in Vietnam 2025: Rates, Investment Incentives & More
There are a number of taxes that foreign business owners in Vietnam should be aware of. One of these taxes is Vietnam’s corporate income tax which is particularly important for foreign firms looking to manufacture in Vietnam. With this in mind, this article runs through what this tax is, what it applies, and the key elements that apply to foreign business persons.
Sanctions: EU to target Vietnamese companies aiding Russian sanctions evasion
For the first time, the European Union plans to sanction a Vietnamese company for allegedly assisting Russia in bypassing trade restrictions, as part of its 17th sanctions package since the Ukraine invasion, the Financial Times is reporting.
Value Added Tax in Vietnam 2025: Rates, Exemptions & Who Pays
There are a number of taxes that foreign business owners in Vietnam should be aware of. One of these taxes is Vietnam’s value-added tax which is particularly important for foreign retail businesses. With this in mind, this article runs through what this tax is, what it applies to, and the key elements that apply to foreign business persons.
Tax in Vietnam 2025 Explained: CIT, VAT, PIT & More
There are a number of taxes that foreign business owners in Vietnam should be aware of. Most prominent among them are Vietnam’s Personal Income Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, and Special Consumption Tax. A basic understanding of these taxes can make dealing with local accountants and tax professionals much easier.
Vietnam Special Consumption Tax (SCT) 2025: Rates, Who Pays, & More
There are a number of taxes that foreign business owners in Vietnam should be aware of. One of these taxes is Vietnam’s special consumption tax which is particularly important for foreign proprietors of businesses like bars and nightclubs, hotels, and retail businesses broadly. With this in mind, this article runs through what this tax is, what it applies, and the key elements that apply to foreign business persons.
Vietnam Visa Guide 2025: Types, Application & Requirements
Visas in Vietnam are codified in the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam. This law can be very nuanced and it is not unusual for interpretations of the law to differ between provincial immigration departments. That said, this Quick Read runs through the basics a foreign firm or individual would need to know in most normal circumstances including the types of visa, the length of stay, and how to apply for a visa in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree for Foreign Firms 2025
Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree sets out comprehensive guidelines for foreign firms operating within the country to ensure robust protection of personal data. In addition, the decree establishes strict requirements for the transfer of personal data abroad. Depending on foreign firms’ operations in Vietnam, an understanding of this Decree could be crucial to ensuring a firm’s operations run smoothly. With this in mind, this article breaks down key sections of the Decree…
Bad debts to see well-known Vietnam ship-restaurant to go under the hammer
The HCM City Property Auction Service Center is set to auction the debt of Hao Huy Trading Company Limited to recover nearly VND 134 billion (US$5.24 million) owed to Vietnam’s Agribank. The debt is secured by the well-known Elisa ship restaurant anchored at the foot of Nguyen Hue Boulevard in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Tuoi Tre is reporting.
Vietnam local broadcasters in crisis as staff go unpaid for months
Staff at An Giang and Can Tho Radio and Television Stations have publicly petitioned provincial authorities after going months without pay or allowances, Dan Tri is reporting. This is a rare move that underscores the financial distress facing Vietnam’s local state-run media.
Vietnam Internet Regulations 2025: Data Privacy, Localisation & More
At the heart of Vietnam’s internet services regulations is Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP on the Management, Provision, and Use of Internet Services and Online Information. This was issued by the Government of Vietnam on July 15, 2013, and took effect on September 1, 2013. This decree sets forth the legal framework for the management and use of internet services, online information, and related activities in Vietnam…
‘Other goods and services’ costs in Vietnam record February rise: CPI data
The cost of other goods and services in Vietnam increased by 0.18 percent in February, driven by rising prices in personal care and luxury items, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Foreign Contractor Tax in Vietnam 2025: Calculation & Applicability
Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT) is a tax regime in Vietnam that applies to foreign organizations and individuals (referred to as “foreign contractors”) who do not have a permanent establishment in Vietnam but earn income from providing services, supplying goods, or conducting business activities in Vietnam. The FCT combines both Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) obligations for these foreign entities. The FCT is commonly applied to foreign contractors operating in sectors such as construction, telecommunications, digital services, and e-commerce.
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