Intra-group restructuring transactions and their potential tax implications in Vietnam

Intra-group restructuring transactions and their potential tax implications in Vietnam

Tax director Lac Boi Tho and tax assistant manager Dinh Thi Phuong Hien from Grant Thornton Vietnam discuss the tax implications of intra-group restructuring.
I am Vietnamese, says Atkinson

I am Vietnamese, says Atkinson

Opening the story with VIR, Kenneth M Atkinson said, "I am Vietnamese," and showed the reporter his ID card with the Vietnamese name Pham Kien Son.
Trends in data analytics and AI in marketing today

Trends in data analytics and AI in marketing today

Claude Spiese, senior advisor at Grant Thornton Vietnam, and Tom O’Connor, founder and CEO of XperX AI discuss trends in data analytics and AI in marketing.
Women in senior leadership positions pass 30 per cent mark despite global pandemic

Women in senior leadership positions pass 30 per cent mark despite global pandemic

The number of women in senior leadership positions in midmarket businesses globally hit 31 per cent, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
How can hoteliers seek recovery in the COVID-19 era?

How can hoteliers seek recovery in the COVID-19 era?

While COVID-19 has impeded travel and tourism, recovery has already begun in some countries, including Vietnam, bringing hope to hoteliers.
Foreign firms optimistic about Vietnam’s economic recovery

Foreign firms optimistic about Vietnam’s economic recovery

Foreign corporate executives remain optimistic about Vietnam’s economic prospects despite the new COVID-19 outbreak that prompted the imposition of social distancing in some localities, especially in the central city of Da Nang.
A chance to emerge stronger from global vicissitudes

A chance to emerge stronger from global vicissitudes

The new regulations on social distancing will for sure have an added impact on some businesses, however, it is necessary to view the full picture in assessing the impact.
Vietnam a world leader in having women in top corporate positions

Vietnam a world leader in having women in top corporate positions

Vietnam has a greater percentage of women in senior leadership positions than the global average, according to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report.
What to know before attracting investments from private equity firms

What to know before attracting investments from private equity firms

What PE funds can bring to Vietnam businesses are not only about providing capital, but also about other aspects of operation, including corporate governance, business ideas, relationship and experience.
Foreigners earning incomes from providing services in Vietnam, what are their tax liabilities?

Foreigners earning incomes from providing services in Vietnam, what are their tax liabilities?

With the increasing trends in economic integration, it is normal that overseas organisations and foreigners generate income from doing business in another country rather than their home countries. In Vietnam, if a foreign organisation earns income in Vietnam through providing services, or selling goods together with services, or trading, its income will be subject to Vietnamese Withholding Foreign Contractor Tax (“FCT”).  How about tax liabilities of a foreigner earning income through providing services in Vietnam?  
How to maximise value added tax refunds

How to maximise value added tax refunds

Many enterprises are not aware of the workload, time-consuming assessment process, as well as potential tax risks to successfully obtain VAT refund.
Grant Thornton to hold seminar on business tax and regulations

Grant Thornton to hold seminar on business tax and regulations

Grant Thornton Vietnam gives businesses a valuable opportunity to get up to speed on Vietnam's tax regulations on August 9, 2018 at Lotte Legeng Hotel Saigon.
Upscale hotel sector sees all-round growth in 2017

Upscale hotel sector sees all-round growth in 2017

The average room tariff at upscale hotels increased by 2.8 per cent last year to US$91.8, according to the 2018 Vietnam Hotel Survey released on July 10 by Grant Thornton.
Women in senior business management: Vietnam in top 10

Women in senior business management: Vietnam in top 10

Vietnam is in the top 10 for women in senior management around the world.
Grant Thornton puts investors first

Grant Thornton puts investors first

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Grant Thornton today in Hanoi co-hosted a roundtable introducing the report entitled putting investors at the heart of the financial system.