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(Central – Province – Commune) The transition to a two-tier local government system fundamentally reshapes vertical coordination in Vietnam’s state architecture. By…
Executive Summary Vietnam has painstakingly developed itself from a war-torn country into one of the world’s top 35 economies. Vietnam has been…
Executive Summary Effective from 1 July 2025, companies and businesses are allowed to appoint authorised employees to fulfill payment obligations on behalf…
Vietnam’s adoption of a two-tier local government system (province–commune) represents a decisive break from the inherited three-tier administrative architecture. Together with the…
Vietnam’s shift to a two-tier local government system (province–commune) implemented nationwide from July 1, 2025 alongside the consolidation to 34 provincial-level units…
Vietnam’s decision to abolish the district-level government and move to a two-tier local government system cannot be properly understood without a rigorous…
Prioritize Transition Management Over Further Structural Changes Central authorities should resist the temptation to layer additional reforms on top of the current…
Many businesses fail in their international trade ventures not because of the product price but because they fail to grasp machinery import…
When investing in a foreign jurisdiction, investors assess multiple factors to minimize risk and make informed investment decisions. One of the most…
Many foreign contractors misunderstand tax rules and end up overpaying or facing unexpected penalties. In simple terms, tax policy for foreign contractors…
Many cities across Thailand are developing at a rapid pace but not every area grows according to a structured plan. Urbanization in…
Many construction projects in Thailand fail not because of poor design or bad architecture but because of incomplete permits. For beginners, the…
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