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Short notes issued when a rule takes effect. Each one names the deadline and the responsible function inside your company.

Sep 2026 Your Vietnam Rep Office Must Now Name Its Parent’s Owner Vietnam now runs two beneficial ownership regimes. Representative offices and branches declare their foreign parent's legal and beneficial owners to the tax authority on… Read the analysis → Sep 2026 Vietnam Trade, Customs & Supply Chain Integrity 2026: What Foreign Manufacturers Should Review Vietnam is moving to data-driven customs supervision, tighter origin controls and strategic trade rules. What foreign manufacturers should review in 2026 — by TTH… Read the analysis →

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FDI & Market Entry · 11 min read · September 2026

Vietnam as a Second Manufacturing Platform for China’s Semiconductor Supply Chain

Shanghai discussions highlight where the real opportunities — and the real execution risks — lie for semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing investors considering Vietnam.

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Economy

Industrial Land and Location in Vietnam: Factory Site Selection Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

Summary: Choosing the right industrial location in Vietnam is one of the highest-stakes decisions in a factory setup project. This guide covers industrial park vs export…

17 min read · Jun 2026

ECOVIS international legal network - cross-border investment support for UK investors in Vietnam

Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup Risk Map: 12 Risk Zones Foreign Manufacturers Must Address

Summary: The Vietnam Factory Setup Risk Map identifies and categorises the 12 highest-impact risk zones that foreign manufacturers encounter when establishing factory operations in Vietnam —…

15 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

IRC vs ERC Vietnam: Legal Structure and Incorporation for Foreign Manufacturers

Last reviewed: 21 August 2026 | Author: TTH Advisory Team

12 min read · Jun 2026

Industrial manufacturing workers, representing Vietnam as a China+1 manufacturing base for foreign investors

Economy

100 FAQ about Factory Setup Vietnam for Foreign Manufacturers

Read Each Section as a Standalone Article Each of the 10 sections below is available as a dedicated article with author attribution and AI-optimised formatting. Click…

11 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Industrial Zones in Vietnam: Strategic and Legal Considerations for Foreign Investors

A legal and strategic guide to industrial zone selection in Vietnam for foreign manufacturers — covering zone categories, tax incentives, infrastructure criteria, environmental compliance, and legal…

6 min read · Jun 2026

Electronics factory technician at work, representing Vietnam market entry for managed IT services and IT field support companies

FDI & Market Entry

Factory Setup Vietnam Checklist

Summary: A comprehensive pre-investment through operational checklist for foreign manufacturers setting up a factory in Vietnam — covering all stages from investment structure decision and IRC…

3 min read · Jun 2026

High-tech factory engineer at work, representing the need for local contract protection in SLA-based IT support in Vietnam

Economy

Factory Setup Vietnam: Complete Legal & Investment Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

Summary: The definitive legal and investment guide to factory setup in Vietnam for foreign manufacturers — covering investment structure, IRC and ERC licensing, industrial zone selection,…

10 min read · May 2026

Digital investment registration system dashboard, representing Vietnam's IRC system after the DPI-Finance Ministry merger

Economy

Location Due Diligence: The Most Overlooked Stage of Factory Setup Vietnam

Summary: Why location due diligence is the most overlooked and highest-risk stage of factory setup Vietnam — covering industrial zone selection criteria, infrastructure verification, zoning risk,…

7 min read · May 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Is Becoming a Strategic Manufacturing Base for European CNC Machinery and Precision Engineering Companies

Summary: Analysis of Vietnam’s emergence as a strategic manufacturing base for European CNC machinery, precision engineering, and industrial equipment companies — covering location advantages, industrial infrastructure,…

7 min read · May 2026

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