Major changes proposed to investment approval process

Major changes proposed to investment approval process

A draft law proposes streamlining investment approvals to simplify procedures and draw more capital.
Providing blueprint for new era of FDI

Providing blueprint for new era of FDI

Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape has never looked more dynamic than in the first half of 2025. From the manufacturing heartlands of the Red River Delta to the bustling commercial corridors of Ho Chi Minh City, the country is positioning itself as ASEAN’s most strategic investment gateway.
Mission now clear in journey to adapt to GMT rate

Mission now clear in journey to adapt to GMT rate

Now could be a good time for Vietnam to review investment incentives and raise diversified policies in line with international practices.
Wide-ranging changes for decade of investment

Wide-ranging changes for decade of investment 1

Investment incentives and business conditions in Vietnam are expected to be significantly changed to better align with international commitments and the country’s new foreign direct investment attraction strategy, increasing market access for international investors.
Firms afraid of red tape handicaps

Firms afraid of red tape handicaps

The latest draft decree compiled by the Ministry of Planning and Investment to amend Decree 108, which guides the 2005 Law on Investment, has proposed more weighty procedural requirements for large projects.

Firms demand sweeter tax incentives

Import-export tax incentives for foreign-invested enterprises need to be sharpened.