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  July 13, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  US Exempts Tariffs on Vietnamese Solar Panels for Two Years

  The US government recently approved a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels from four Southeast Asian countries which include Vietnam.
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  June 22, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Timber Industry: Overview, Challenges, and Opportunities for Foreign Investors

  Vietnam is one of the world’s largest exporters of timber and timber products. How can the country leverage this industry to enhance economic growth?
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  June 20, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Laos-Vietnam Railway, Boosting Laos’ Ambitions to Become a Logistics Hub

  The Laos-Vietnam railway is a proposed railway project aimed to further boost Laos’ ambitions to become a regional logistics hub.
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  June 15, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Vietnam to Build First Hydrogen Plant, Coal to Still be Dominant Power Source

  Vietnam will build its first hydrogen plant, slated to be finished in 2023. However, the country will continue to rely on fossil fuels, especially coal.
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  May 31, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  China Launches New Freight Train Services to Vietnam

  China has launched new freight train services to Vietnam from the cities of Chengdu and Chongqing, enabling exporters to establish new trade opportunities with Western China.
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  May 26, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Vietnam Electricity Reforms Spark Opportunities for Foreign Investment

  Vietnam’s amended Law on Electricity allows foreign investment in the country’s electrical grid to improve energy quality and capacity.
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  April 15, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Border Reopening: Implications for Businesses

  Vietnam has reopened its borders to all international visitors as it looks to revitalize its tourism industry.
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  March 30, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Increase in Social Insurance Rates for Foreign Employees in Vietnam

  Since January 1, 2022, foreign workers in Vietnam have been subject to increased social insurance rates.
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  March 17, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Vietnam’s Coffee Industry

  Vietnamese coffee industry offers opportunities for investments in areas that could see Vietnam climb up the global coffee value chain.
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  January 28, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Vietnam Amends Rules on Labeling Goods, in Effect from Feb.15, 2022

  Vietnam’s Decree 111/2021 aims to tackle tax evasion and fraud, and mandates businesses that produce, export, or import goods to record and determine the origin of their goods.