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Work permit rules in Vietnam under Decree 393/2026

Vietnam’s New Work Permit Rulebook for Foreign Workers: What Decree 393/2026 Changes

From 5 December 2026, the paperwork behind every foreign hire in Vietnam runs on a new rulebook. Decree 393/2026/ND-CP replaces...

Energy security in ASEAN: the Singapore skyline in the 2026 haze

ASEAN Energy Security on the Line: What Indonesia’s Gas Cut Means for Business

Southeast Asia is living through two crises at once this month, and businesses across the region are connecting them to...

Vietnam Business News: US trade deal, US$13 billion Autumn Economic Forum, SBV rate cuts, HCMC stalled projects and new licensing rules for foreign traders, 26 Oct 2026

Vietnam Business News: Week in Review (26 Oct 2026)

Vietnam business news through 22 October 2026, covering bank rate cuts, US trade talks, trader licensing, stalled projects and the...
Cover image: When the Law Is Silent, Get the Answer in Writing. How to verify your business line before you invest.

How to Verify Your Business Line in Vietnam Before Investing

How to verify an unclear business line with Vietnam's regulators on paper: published conditions, written consultation, deemed consent, and written...
Cover image: CPC vs VSIC: Which Code Fits Your Business? One activity, two business classifications. Legal 9 of the United Consulting investment law series.

CPC vs VSIC Codes in Vietnam: The Mismatch That Can Derail Your Registration

How CPC and VSIC codes map in Vietnam investment registration, why the mismatch derails applications, and how to draft the...
Cover image: The Permits You Need After Company Setup. Vietnam sub-licenses and approvals, explained. Legal 8 of the United Consulting investment law series.

Vietnam Sub-Licenses Explained: The Permits You Need After Company Setup

The operational permits and sub-licenses a foreign-invested company in Vietnam needs after the IRC and ERC, before commercial operations can...
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