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The Snapshots category provides quick, data-driven insights on industry trends, trade performance, and economic indicators. It features concise updates, charts, and key statistics, offering fast and accessible market intelligence for decision-makers.

Average Salary in Vietnam: Q1, 2025 Update

Vietnam has a reputation for abundant low cost labour. This has been instrumental to its rise as a key global manufacturing hub. That said, wages can vary greatly across sectors and industries, and by region. This article discusses the average salary in Vietnam and provides a glimpse into what firms can realistically expect to pay their staff when starting a business in Vietnam.

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Value Added Tax in Vietnam 2025

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.

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Tax in Vietnam: Overview 2025

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.

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Vietnam Special Consumption Tax 2024: Quick Read

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.

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Vietnam Visas for Doing Business in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

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.

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Vietnam Supermarkets: Foreign Retailer’s Guide 2025

Supermarkets are rapidly proliferating in Vietnam. This is on the back of rising incomes and improved market entry conditions. These supermarkets are one of the easiest ways for foreign producers to get their products in front of Vietnamese consumers with a more Western style of doing business.

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The Vietnam Stock Exchange: Ultimate Guide 2025

Stock trading in Vietnam is a relatively new phenomenon. As a result, there are only a few products, with trading on Vietnam’s key stock exchanges generally limited to the basic buying and selling of stocks and bonds. That said, reforms are being passed frequently and Vietnam’s key stock exchanges are slowly moving to be more in line with international stock market standards.

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Personal Income Tax in Vietnam 2025

There are a number of taxes that foreign business owners in Vietnam should be aware of. One of these taxes is Vietnam’s personal income tax which is particularly important for foreign businesses with local employees. 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.

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Vietnam Seaports: Foreign Investors Guide 2025

Vietnam’s seaports, like Vietnam’s airports, have been a critical component to logistics in Vietnam and subsequently in Vietnam’s economic development. They are the main entry point for most foreign imports and the main exit point for most manufactured goods made in Vietnam. As such they facilitate millions of dollars of…

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Public Holidays in Vietnam 2025 for Foreign Firms

Like most countries in the world, Vietnam has a number of public holidays. These are codified in the Labour Code 2019 under Chapter 7, Section 2, Article 112.  This cheat sheet provides an overview of Vietnam’s public holidays including their length and the dates they fall on in 2025. For details regarding overtime rates and other leave entitlements that may apply on these public holidays see Vietnam’s Labour Code for Foreign Firms in 2025.

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Vietnam’s Natural Resources Tax 2025

Vietnam’s Natural Resources Tax is enforced through a regulatory system managed by the General Department of Taxation. Entities exploiting natural resources must register, declare their extraction volumes, and make monthly tax payments. The tax is calculated based on the type and volume of resources extracted and the applicable tax rate. Regular inspections and audits are conducted to ensure compliance, and penalties are imposed for non-compliance, such as fines or operational suspensions.

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Last-Mile Delivery in Vietnam in 2025

The last-mile delivery sector in Vietnam is undergoing rapid transformation driven by the e-commerce boom and evolving consumer expectations. Despite challenges such as infrastructure limitations, high costs, and logistical complexities in rural areas, the industry is poised for growth through technological innovation and strategic partnerships. Emerging trends like AI-driven optimization, micro-fulfillment centres, and alternative delivery methods are shaping the future of last-mile delivery in the country.

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Freight Forwarding in Vietnam: Overview 2025

Freight forwarding in Vietnam plays a critical role in facilitating international trade and logistics in Vietnam, serving as a key connector between manufacturers, exporters, and global markets–with its strategic location in Southeast Asia and a rapidly expanding infrastructure network, Vietnam has become an important hub for freight forwarding services. 

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List of Vietnam’s Free Trade Agreements 2025

Vietnam has signed multiple Free Trade Agreements with various countries and regions. These agreements aim to reduce or eliminate tariffs, enhance market access, and promote economic cooperation across diverse sectors such as textiles, machinery, and agriculture. This is in line with a broader strategy of export-led economic development.

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Foreign Contractor Tax in Vietnam 2025

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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English News in Vietnam 2025: Top Sources, Censorship, and Alternatives

English news in Vietnam comes in a range of forms including a number of English-language news publications. There are, however, limitations on what can and cannot be reported in Vietnam with one of the strictest media censorship regimes in the world. Vietnam’s media industry is also relatively small which can mean that coverage of key events and developments is sometimes limited.

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Priority Customs Treatment in Vietnam for Foreign Firms 2025

Earlier this month, the Dong Nai Department of Customs issued a decision suspending priority customs treatment for Panasonic. The decision does not specify exactly what the well known Japanese brand failed to do, only citing Article 45 of the Customs Law. The company has been suspended for 60 days from accessing priority customs treatment.

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Corruption in Vietnam: Overview 2025

Perceptions of corruption in Vietnam have improved but it is still endemic and a big part of doing business in Vietnam. With this in mind, this cheat sheet runs through the basics of corruption in Vietnam that foreign firms looking to enter the market should know…

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Where are Adidas made in Vietnam 2025?

Adidas products made in Vietnam are produced in several provinces around the country. They are, however, mostly concentrated in the south, in and around Ho Chi Minh City. This is in part because of the dense population and access to one of Vietnam’s biggest ports but also because Ho Chi Minh City has a long history with garment and textile production. It’s also a key pillar of Vietnam’s footwear manufacturing industry.

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