This section provides a focused legal analysis of the primary mechanisms governing the physical exchange of goods under Vietnam’s key Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), particularly the EVFTA (EU-Vietnam FTA) and the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership). I. Tariff Commitments: The Legal Roadmap to Elimination The core promise of any FTA lies in […]
1. Introduction Foreign borrowing is a vital channel for Foreign-Invested Enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam to finance operations, project expansion, and machinery imports. However, cross-border capital flows are strictly regulated under Vietnam’s foreign exchange management regime. Strict compliance with registration and reporting requirements is mandatory. Failure to register medium and long-term loans with the State Bank […]
Introduction E-commerce has become one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing sectors, attracting significant foreign investment. However, foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) engaging in online business must navigate a complex licensing regime. Compliance with the Law on E-Transactions 2005 (amended 2023), the Law on Investment 2020, the Law on Cybersecurity 2018, and decrees such as Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP on E-Commerce […]
Anti-dumping (AD) duties are trade remedies designed to protect domestic industries from unfairly priced imports. For foreign enterprises exporting goods to Vietnam, understanding Vietnam’s anti-dumping regime is crucial to avoid unexpected costs and disputes. Vietnam’s legal framework is mainly based on the Law on Foreign Trade Management 2017, its guiding decrees (e.g., Decree No. 86/2025/ND-CP, […]
Foreign investors commonly establish Representative Offices (ROs) in Vietnam as an initial step to explore the market, conduct research, and promote business cooperation. Since ROs are not permitted to engage in profit-making or commercial activities, many investors eventually seek to convert their ROs into Foreign-Invested Enterprises (FIEs) once they decide to formally enter the Vietnamese […]
As Vietnam deepens its integration into the global economy, the number of foreign workers has steadily increased, particularly in high-skilled sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and education. Alongside economic benefits, this trend raises important questions about gender equality and equal treatment in employment — both for foreign employees working in Vietnam and for Vietnamese workers […]