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What are the main reasons that cause factories to shift from China to Vietnam?

What are the main reasons that cause factories to shift from China to Vietnam?

During the past five years, Vietnam’s exports have doubled and compared to the previous year, total exports increased more than 13.6 percent. Vietnam is trying to attract manufacturing from Guangdong which is China’s traditional base. To ...

presentation

From South China to Vietnam: Comparing Manufacturing Tradeoffs in Both Countries

From South China to Vietnam: Comparing Manufacturing Tradeoffs in Both Countries

A presentation by Alberto Vettoretti, Managing Partner at Dezan Shira & Associates, on the costs and benefits of shifting manufacturing from South China to Vietnam. In conjunction with Leading Edge Alliance and The Asia Pacific Conference in Singapor...

webinar

Vietnam - New Workshop of the World

Vietnam - New Workshop of the World

As manufacturing costs in China, and locations around the world, continue to rise, investors are searching for the new low-cost destination for their operations. Vietnam has arisen as a key manufacturing location in Southeast Asia.

magazine

Investing in Vietnam: Corporate Entities, Governance and VAT

Investing in Vietnam: Corporate Entities, Governance and VAT

In this issue of Vietnam Briefing, we highlight the forms of corporate presence available to foreign investors in Vietnam. We take a look at the country’s system of corporate governance, and discuss how the form of presence a company chooses aff...

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What is the corporate governance structure of foreign-invested multi-member limi...

What is the corporate governance structure of foreign-invested multi-member limi...

Multi-member limited liability companies (LLCs), among the most popular foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam, are managed by a Member’s Council which directs major strategy changes and annual business plans. The Member Council Chairman, a po...

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What three forms may joint ventures (JVs) between domestic and foreign investors...

What three forms may joint ventures (JVs) between domestic and foreign investors...

The three forms joint ventures (JVs) between domestic and foreign investors in Vietnam may take are limited liability companies (LLCs), joint stock companies (JSCs), and partnerships. LLCs are offer limited liability ownership yet cannot issue shares...

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Besides joint ventures (JVs) with local partners, what other options do foreign ...

Besides joint ventures (JVs) with local partners, what other options do foreign ...

Foreign businesses wanting to do business in yet not enter into a joint venture (JV) with a local partner have three options – branches, representative offices (ROs), and business cooperation contracts (BCCs). Foreign entities can establish bra...

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What is a ?red invoice,? and what is their significance to commercial operations...

What is a ?red invoice,? and what is their significance to commercial operations...

Simply put, a “red invoice” is the nickname given to Vietnam’s Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices. Such invoices are mandated to undertake commercial activities such as the sale of goods and services, imports of foreign goods, and expor...

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How many types of Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices exist in Vietnam, and what are ...

How many types of Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices exist in Vietnam, and what are ...

In Vietnam, the tax system supports self-printed Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices, e-invoices, ordered invoices, and invoices purchased from the local Municipal Taxation Department. Enterprises within hi-tech parks and economic development zones, along...

report

Payroll in Asia 2015

Payroll in Asia 2015

Payroll covers all aspects of paying a company’s employees. This includes making sure that salaries are paid in the correct amount and on time, that income tax is withheld, and that social security contributions are made. With a region as fast-p...

videographic

What You CAN and What You CAN'T Invest in China, Vietnam, and India

What You CAN and What You CAN'T Invest in China, Vietnam, and India

This prezi leads you through the foreign investment restrictions in various industries in China, Vietnam, and India

infographic

Foreign Investment in China, India and Vietnam

Foreign Investment in China, India and Vietnam

This infographic shows you the basic statistics about foreign investment in China, India and Vietnam.

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