VIETNAM

09 March 2022

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are accelerating campaigns to upgrade brands, transform e-commerce systems and develop new production and supply chains to ensure they remain viable as long-term businesses. More

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VIETNAM: Eurasian Economic Union Alleges FTA Textile Violations

12 April 2021

The Eurasian Economic Commission, the executive body of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), has informed the Vietnamese government that its garment and textile exports have exceeded the amount allowed under the terms of the joint Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the parties. More

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VIETNAM: Import/Export Tax Refund Legislation Revised

01 April 2021

An amendment to the country’s import/export tax legislation has now been approved. In specific terms, a new decree – Decree no. 18/2021/ND-CP (Decree 18) – has introduced changes to the range of goods that are deemed eligible for tax refunds. More

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Vietnam motors ahead

30 March 2021

In terms of how countries have managed the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam has undoubtedly been among the most successful. More

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VIETNAM: Exporters Granted Back-Dated Import Duty Exemptions

19 March 2021

New guidelines relating to import duty exemptions for raw materials and components imported by export-oriented manufacturers have been issued by the General Department of Customs. More

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Trends and opportunities in Vietnam

08 March 2021

The next webinar in the “T-box X Google Tools” series will examine trends and challenges in the Vietnam market. The speaker is Bailey Zhang, International Growth Consultant of Google’s APAC International Growth Team based in Shanghai. More

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ASIA: UN’s Pan-Asia Digital Trade Treaty Formally Adopted

04 March 2021

The United Nations’ Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific came into effect as of 20 February. More

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LAOS: New International Border Crossing with Vietnam Set to Open

26 February 2021

Laos will open a new international border crossing with Vietnam in late March, according to local media reports. Previously, both the Lao and Vietnamese governments had agreed to upgrade the existing Dakta-ok-Nam Giang border crossing to international status, but had delayed the move on account of the Covid-19 outbreak. More

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ASEAN: Data Management and Cross-Border Transfer Protocols Approved

19 February 2021

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has approved the ASEAN Data Management Framework (DMF), the Model Contractual Clauses for Cross Border Data Flows (MCCs) document and the relevant official implementation guidelines. More

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VIETNAM: 30-Day Notice Period Introduced for Expat Employment

03 February 2021

Companies now need to inform the relevant government agency 30 days before they intend to employ new overseas workers. The change is stipulated in Decree 152/2020/ND-CP and comes into force as of 15 February 2021. More

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