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Oct 2026 Beyond Trade: Germany–Vietnam Economic Cooperation and the Challenge of Building Industrial Capability, 2027–2030 Germany and Vietnam have strong reasons to deepen economic ties. The harder test for 2027–2030 is whether technology imports become lasting industrial capability, domestic… Read the analysis → Oct 2026 20 Questions a Board Must Answer Before Approving Vietnam Railway FDI Vietnam's new Railway Law (Law 95/2025) and $67 billion rail expansion create landmark FDI opportunities. ECOVIS Vietnam Law answers 20 essential questions boards must… Read the analysis → Oct 2026 From Shanghai to Vietnam: What AUSTRIA CONNECT China 2026 Reveals About the Next Phase of Asian Investment ECOVIS Vietnam Law Managing Partner Vu Manh Quynh at AUSTRIA CONNECT China 2026: China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, DACH manufacturers in China, and why China… Read the analysis → Sep 2026 Vietnam as a Second Manufacturing Platform for China’s Semiconductor Supply Chain Shanghai discussions highlight where the real opportunities — and the real execution risks — lie for semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing investors considering Vietnam. Read the analysis →

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FDI & Market Entry · 9 min read · October 2026

Vietnam Investment: The Board’s 20 Questions Before Approving Market Entry

Twenty questions a board should ask before approving market entry into Vietnam — investment case, legal structure, licensing, capital, governance and exit — with October 2026 growth and FDI data.

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Conditional Business Sector Review Checklist 2026 for Foreign Investors

Summary: Vietnam’s Resolution No. 66/2026/NQ-CP introduces a revised list of conditional business sectors effective 1 July 2026, reducing unnecessary market-entry barriers while shifting certain activities toward…

3 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Contractor Misclassification Risk in Vietnam’s IT Support Sector

Summary: Contractor misclassification is a significant legal risk for foreign IT support companies in Vietnam. When field engineers are described as contractors but work under conditions…

9 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Foreign MSPs in Vietnam: Entity, EOR, or Subcontractor?

Summary: Foreign managed service providers entering Vietnam face a fundamental structural choice: establish a local subsidiary, use an employer-of-record, engage independent contractors, or appoint a local…

9 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Why SLA-Based IT Support in Vietnam Needs Local Contract Protection

Summary: Foreign IT vendors using global service-level agreements in Vietnam face delivery risks that generic SLA templates do not address — including industrial-zone travel time, factory…

9 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Market Entry for Managed IT Services and IT Field Support Companies

Attorney Vu Manh Quynh is the Managing Partner of ECOVIS Vietnam Law, advising international investors on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in…

14 min read · Jun 2026

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Labour, Immigration & Expats

HR Compliance for Training Companies and Foreign Employers in Vietnam

Attorney Vu Manh Quynh is the Managing Partner of ECOVIS Vietnam Law, advising international investors on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Company Setup in Vietnam for Foreign Investors

Attorney Vu Manh Quynh is the Managing Partner of ECOVIS Vietnam Law, advising international investors on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Legal Advisory for Education Businesses in Vietnam

Summary: Education businesses in Vietnam — from language centers to edtech platforms — operate in a sector that is commercially attractive but heavily regulated, with specific…

6 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Work Permit for Foreign Teachers in Vietnam

Summary: Hiring foreign teachers in Vietnam requires more than a signed contract — schools and training centers must align the teacher’s qualifications, experience and job title…

6 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

How to Incorporate a Business in Vietnam: A Practical Guide for Foreign Investors

A practical guide for foreign investors on company incorporation in Vietnam — covering IRC, ERC, market access review, capital contribution, post-licensing compliance, tax, banking, and sector-specific…

11 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

FAQ: F&B Invoice Documentation for FDI Companies in Vietnam

E-invoices alone are often insufficient for F&B expenses during Vietnam tax inspections. ECOVIS Vietnam Law answers five key questions on what documentation FDI companies and CFOs…

2 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Tax Compliance Alert: F&B Invoices Are Not Just Restaurant Bills

FDI companies in Vietnam that rely solely on e-invoices for F&B expenses face tax risk if the supplier later becomes a tax-risk entity. Learn the eight-document…

2 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

F&B Invoices in Vietnam: What FDI Companies Should Keep Beyond the E-Invoice

For foreign-invested companies in Vietnam, F&B and client entertainment invoices can become tax-sensitive if the supplier later becomes inactive or high-risk. Learn what documentation FDI companies…

3 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

5 Common Legal Mistakes Foreign Investors Make When Expanding into Vietnam

Foreign investors expanding into Vietnam often face IRC, ERC, capital contribution, licensing scope, labour, tax and post-licensing compliance risks. Learn the five key legal mistakes to…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors in Vietnam: What Companies Should Review Before Relying on Them

Summary: Vietnam offers corporate income tax holidays, preferential CIT rates, import duty exemptions, and VAT treatment benefits for qualifying manufacturing projects — but incentives are not…

4 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q91–Q100): Risk Management, Disputes and Exit Strategy

Summary: Questions Q91–Q100 cover the regulatory and commercial risk landscape for Vietnam factory investors: political and regulatory risk, investment protection under BITs, dispute resolution options (Vietnam…

11 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q81–Q90): Post-Licensing and Operational Compliance

Summary: Questions Q81–Q90 cover post-licensing operational compliance for Vietnam factories: quarterly and annual investment-reporting obligations to the investment registration authority, capital contribution deadlines, foreign loan registration…

10 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q61–Q70): Labor, Expatriates and HR Compliance

Summary: Questions Q61–Q70 cover Vietnam labor law for manufacturing companies: minimum wages by region, mandatory social insurance, trade union obligations, work permit requirements for foreign workers,…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q71–Q80): Customs, Import-Export and Supply Chain

Summary: Questions Q71–Q80 cover the EPE customs model vs standard customs, EPE eligibility and designation, import duty exemptions for production machinery and raw materials, export processing…

9 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q51–Q60): Tax, Accounting and Incentives

Summary: Questions Q51–Q60 cover the 20% standard CIT rate, preferential 10% rate for qualifying manufacturers, CIT exemption and reduction periods, when the tax holiday begins (first…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q41–Q50): Environmental, Construction and Operational Readiness

Summary: Questions Q41–Q50 cover environmental permits required before production, the EIA process, EIA vs Environmental Protection Plan, fire safety standards (QCVN), Fire Police inspection, construction permit…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q31–Q40): Licensing and Approvals

Summary: Questions Q31–Q40 cover the correct approval sequence for a Vietnam factory (IRC→ERC→EIA→construction permit→fire safety→production), IRC application documents, statutory vs realistic processing timelines, the correct issuing…

10 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q11–Q20): Legal Structure and Incorporation

Summary: Questions Q11–Q20 explain the IRC vs ERC distinction, the mandatory sequential approval process, LLC vs JSC entity choice, charter capital requirements, the 90-day capital contribution…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q21–Q30): Industrial Land and Location

Summary: Questions Q21–Q30 cover industrial park vs EPZ vs industrial cluster selection, how foreign companies lease land in Vietnam, typical sub-lease terms and costs, major industrial…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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