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  June 7, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  A Closer Look at Vietnam’s Anti-Money Laundering Law

  Vietnam’s updated Anti-Money Laundering Law went into effect in March 2023. The Law aims to prevent financial crimes in the financial system.
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  March 25, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Vietnam to Ease Visa Requirements to Boost Tourism Industry

  Vietnam is seeking to ease visa requirements for foreign visitors. Among the changes being discussed is increasing the duration of e-visas to 45 days.
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  March 23, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore and Vietnam Sign MoUs to Enhance Economic Cooperation

  Singapore and Vietnam have signed several MoUs cover collaboration on trade, the green-digital economy, and maritime and port cooperation.
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  February 16, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  A Guide to Taxation in Vietnam

  All taxes in Vietnam are imposed at the national level; there are no local, city, or provincial taxes.
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  February 8, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Decree 91 Makes Amendments to the Tax Administration Law

  Vietnam’s Decree 91 makes amendments to the country’s Tax Administration Law. One of the changes includes reinstating the ’80 percent rule’ regarding provisional corporate income tax.
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  December 26, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Vietnam and Indonesia Reach Agreement on EEZ Boundaries

  After 12 rounds of negotiations Vietnam and Indonesia have come to an agreement regarding their overlapping claims in the South China Sea.
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  October 27, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Energy Crunch: Coal’s Dominance and the Need for Renewables

  Vietnam’s breakneck economic growth is putting pressure on its energy sources, with frequent power outages burdening businesses nationwide.
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  October 14, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  As Chinese Lockdowns Continue and Salaries Rise, Footwear Manufacture Shifts to Vietnam

  Vietnam’s footwear industry is likely to benefit as manufacturers leave China in search of lower labor costs.
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  October 4, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Can Vietnam’s VinFast be the Real Contender to Tesla’s EV Throne?

  Vietnam’s VinFast is among new entrants in the EV market, and its lower-cost and tech-heavy offerings could pose a real threat to existing manufacturers.
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  September 6, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  How to Change a Company Name in Vietnam

  Changing a company name in Vietnam be challenging and time-consuming. However, understanding the regulations on business name changes can help alleviate some of these challenges.