Vietnam: Inward/ Foreign Investment

International manufacturers establishing operations in Vietnam face a complex web of legal, regulatory, and customs challenges that can derail even well-planned projects. Drawing on over twenty-five years of experience advising multinational corporations, this comprehensive guide identifies the twenty most common and costly mistakes companies make when setting up manufacturing in Vietnam—from misunderstanding rules of origin and customs classifications to overlooking regulatory requirements and docume

Global supply chains are undergoing significant transformation as companies adopt "China + 1" strategies, with Vietnam emerging as a premier manufacturing destination. However, relocating manufacturing operations involves complex legal considerations under Vietnamese customs law, WTO principles, free trade agreements, and regulatory compliance that must be addressed before production begins. This comprehensive guide examines why legal planning should precede operational decisions and identifies the critical

International manufacturers establishing operations in Vietnam face critical decisions about customs procedures, product classification, and rules of origin that will determine long-term compliance and efficiency. This analysis examines how to design legally robust trade structures that align manufacturing processes with EVFTA requirements and WTO principles while avoiding common pitfalls that create regulatory exposure.

Vietnam has introduced Resolution No. 66.17/2026/NQ-CP, removing 56 business sectors from conditional licensing requirements and reducing the total from 198 to 142 sectors. This reform fundamentally shifts Vietnam's regulatory approach from administrative pre-approval to legal compliance and post-inspection, providing investors with unprecedented legal certainty and market access. The changes affect major sectors including seaport operations, insurance brokerage, accounting services, and electronic gaming,

ベトナムのFTSEラッセル「セカンダリー・エマージング・マーケット」への格上げは、単なるインデックスへの組み入れ以上の意味を持つ転換点

Vietnam hat mit der Resolution Nr. 66.17/2026/NQ-CP eine der bedeutendsten Reformen des Marktzugangs seit Jahren eingeleitet. Mehr als 50 Geschäftssektoren erfordern keine vorherige Genehmigung mehr, was den regulatorischen Rahmen grundlegend verändert. Welche konkreten Vorteile ergeben sich für internationale Investoren durch diese Verschiebung von administrativer Vorabgenehmigung hin zu einem System der Rechtskonformität und nachträglichen Kontrolle?

Vietnam's banking and securities sectors operate under complex regulatory frameworks that govern foreign investment, ownership limits, and market participation. The State Bank of Vietnam oversees monetary policy and supervises commercial banks, while the State Securities Commission regulates public offerings, listings, and trading activities. Recent legislative changes have introduced new ownership thresholds, expanded business lines for credit institutions, and streamlined foreign investor classifications

Vietnam has formally restarted its nuclear power programme with the Ninh Thuận 2 Nuclear Power Plant, backed by new legislation, IAEA validation, and a restructured regulatory framework that addresses the failures of its cancelled 2016 programme. International investors with existing intergovernmental frameworks now have a strategic opportunity to participate in this legally entrenched, multi-billion dollar infrastructure project that will define Vietnam's energy landscape for decades.

Vietnam hat sein Kernenergieprogramm mit bemerkenswerter Entschlossenheit wiederbelebt und das Kernkraftwerk Ninh Thuận 2 als strategisches Infrastrukturprojekt etabliert. Nach dem Abbruch 2016...