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We are pleased to introduce the publication “Doing Business in Viet Nam 2026”, a comprehensive guide designed to help investors navigate in Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving economies.
Viet Nam is entering a pivotal phase in its economic journey, marked by bold reforms, ambitious growth targets, and a renewed commitment to sustainable development. Strong Viet Nam’s GDP growth in 2025 (with 8,02%) is expected to lay the groundwork for double-digit growth in the coming years. This momentum is underpinned by a comprehensive roadmap that prioritizes infrastructure investment, digital transformation, green industries, and deeper global integration.
Recent policy developments reflect Viet Nam’s determination to modernize its legal framework, accelerate project approvals, and attract high-value foreign investment. The country is also embracing institutional reform, empowering private enterprises, and expanding its role in global supply chains.
This guide aims to provide foreign investors and business leaders with a clear, practical overview of Viet Nam’s evolving business landscape. It outlines key regulatory updates, investment incentives, and sectoral opportunities, while offering insights into the country’s socio-economic development strategy.
“Doing Business in Viet Nam 2026,” collaboratively produced by Ernst & Young Viet Nam Limited and the Foreign Investment Agency, Ministry of Finance of Viet Nam, provides investors with the latest insights as of March 2026, offering a practical and up to date overview of Viet Nam’s evolving business landscape. The Guidebook answers a wide range of investors’ queries, including:
- What are the key features of Viet Nam’s economy and current investment climate?
- How does Viet Nam’s International Financial Center (IFC) work, and what incentives are available for IFC members?
- How are foreign investors protected in Viet Nam, and what investment incentives are available?
- What forms of business that a foreign investor may invest in Viet Nam? And how to set up an investment project and a company in Viet Nam?
- How does Viet Nam regulate and protect intellectual property rights for investors and businesses?
- What are the rules for land‑use rights and housing ownership for foreign investors?
- How do Viet Nam’s accounting standards, tax regulations, and customs procedures work in practice?
- What should employers know about labor laws, human resources requirements, and social insurance obligations in Viet Nam?
- How is Viet Nam promoting science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, and what incentives apply to high‑tech and R&D projects?
- What foreign exchange control rules govern cross-border transactions and profit remittance in Viet Nam?
We trust that this Guidebook will serve as a valuable resource for investors seeking to explore the opportunities presented by Viet Nam’s fast growing, increasingly sophisticated economy. EY remains committed to supporting investors in navigating this dynamic market with confidence and clarity.
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