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Vietnam's exports plunge in first quarter

May 03, 2023 | 22:11

Vietnam's exports are down almost 12 per cent in the first four months of the year, with some sectors reporting declines of between 6 and 19 per cent.

Changes in labour market since Vietnam's Law on Foreign Investment

April 30, 2023 | 09:00

Nguyen Xuan Son, operations manager for Staffing and Outsourcing Services at ManpowerGroup Vietnam, discusses the effects of the 1987 Law on Foreign Investment.

Import-export turnover of FIEs drops by $9 billion

March 16, 2023 | 17:26

The import-export turnover of foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) dropped by $9 billion in the first two months.

FIEs frustrated with new abode rules

March 09, 2023 | 16:14

Many foreign-invested enterprises are continuing to struggle with arranging accommodation for expat workers due to a decree released last year on prescribing the management of industrial and economic zones.

FDI inflows slightly decrease in 2022

December 27, 2022 | 09:22

This year, total FDI inflows reported a decrease of 11 per cent, while disbursement saw an increase of 13.5 per cent compared to last year.

Foreign-invested enterprises face up to procedural barriers

September 30, 2022 | 11:12

Administrative procedures such as a prolonged timeline for obtaining business licences, as well as overlaps in the legal framework, are continuing to affect the expansion plans of many foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam.

FIEs seek streamlined workforce policy

September 29, 2022 | 18:34

The human resources of Vietnam are improving to meet the demand of foreign-invested enterprises. However, they may require stronger policies on visas to enhance performance and transfer high technologies to Vietnam

Domestic companies striving to become trusted vendors of FIEs

September 23, 2022 | 14:00

Numerous foreign-invested enterprises are looking for more Vietnamese vendors, but domestic companies are being encouraged to make improvements before they can effectively climb global supply chains.

FIEs upholding equality in workplace

April 27, 2022 | 14:58

Approaching and solving gender issues on the basis of respect for diversity and difference is a strategy being pursued by many foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam in order to establish an equal working environment with inclusive benefits for all staff.

Listing frenzy for FIEs and domestic giants

December 11, 2021 | 11:55

While the number of listed foreign-invested enterprises remains highly limited on Vietnam’s stock market, local conglomerates are still making headway to overseas listings as a part of their worldwide expansion initiatives.

Taking advantage of beneficial agreements

September 02, 2021 | 10:00

Vietnam’s economy is showing steady growth – however, much more is needed for the survival and development of businesses. Bui Ngoc Tuan, tax partner of Global Trade and Customs at Deloitte Vietnam, shares his insights on the resources businesses can utilise to take advantage of cross-border transactions.

FIEs seek support over social insurance payout schedules

June 04, 2021 | 14:00

In the context that the production and business situation continues to be severely affected due to the latest outbreak of COVID-19, foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam are looking to suspend or extend deadlines for payment of social insurance premiums, just as the Vietnamese government has reduced and exempted taxes since last year.