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Vietnam offers foreign businesses opportunities in recycling, industrial waste treatment, wastewater systems and environmental technology. The strongest commercial case depends on the waste stream, the paying customer and the reliability of the supply contract—not simply the volume of waste generated nationally. A recycling plant needs consistent material and buyers for its output. A treatment operator…

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Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification (VSIC) codes describe the economic activities a company registers. Choosing them correctly helps foreign investors align their company registration, investment project, contracts and operating licences. The current classification is issued under Decision 36/2025/QD-TTg, effective from 15 November 2025. Key Takeaways Register business activities at the four-digit level, with a more detailed…

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A Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) confirms that the products it identifies are legally permitted to be sold in the issuing market. For a business exporting from Vietnam, the certificate may be requested by an overseas distributor or product regulator. For a business importing into Vietnam, a CFS issued abroad may be part of the…

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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) makes manufacturers and importers responsible for specified products and packaging after consumers discard them. A foreign brand selling packaged goods in Vietnam therefore needs to budget for recycling, identify the responsible Vietnamese entity and maintain reliable product-weight records. Vietnam's current framework is Decree 110/2026/ND-CP, effective from 25 May 2026. It sets…

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Vietnam’s Decree 393/2026/ND-CP takes effect on 5 December 2026, changing how employers assess work permit and exemption requirements for foreign staff. For HR teams, the immediate priority is to review hires, short-term assignments, intra-company transfers and permits due to expire around the transition. What Changes Under Decree 393? Decree 393 replaces Decree 219/2025/ND-CP and governs…

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Vietnam has introduced a 30% reduction in corporate income tax (CIT) payable for eligible enterprises with annual revenue of no more than VND 10 billion. Established under Resolution 43/2026/QH16, the relief applies to the 2026 and 2027 tax periods, with eligibility assessed separately for each year. For foreign-invested businesses, the opportunity starts with understanding how…

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