Infrastructure in Vietnam: Your Strategic Edge for ASEAN Market Expansion in 2025
Ever wondered how to unlock true expansion across Southeast Asia? Here’s the reality: without world‑class infrastructure - roads, ports, power, and digital networks - your growth plan stalls. Vietnam’s infrastructure build‑out is outpacing many peers—massive Capital Expenditure under the National Master Plan 2030 is driving new highways, ports, power grids, and 5G rollout, though last‑mile […]
Buying Land in Vietnam in 2025: Navigating Land‑Use Rights Without Surprises
Acquiring land use rights in Vietnam can feel daunting—but it’s entirely doable with the right legal roadmap. With twenty years advising FDI projects in Vietnam, China, and Malaysia, I’ve witnessed investors stumble by equating Western freehold ownership with Vietnam’s Land Use Rights (LUR) regime. You must master the costs, regulations, and procedures for securing Land […]
Expand Duty‑Free & Risk‑Free: International Trade Consulting for 2025
Today’s cross‑border trade is more than logistics—it’s a minefield of customs penalties, tariff policies, and origin rules. With twenty years advising FDI in Vietnam, China, and Malaysia, I’ve watched missteps—mis‑classifications, missing certificates—shatter profit margins overnight. This is where strategic trade consulting becomes your most valuable asset—consultants help your company navigate complex regulations, mitigate risk, prevent […]
The Complete 2025 Guide to Doing Business in Vietnam as a Foreigner: Legal, Tax & Licensing Essentials
Want to scale in Southeast Asia’s fastest‑growing market? Look to Vietnam. With two decades guiding FDI under the Law on Investment 2020 (amended 2025), I’ve seen booming growth—but also legal traps. Winning here means matching your strategy to Vietnam’s multi‑tiered corporate, tax, and licensing framework. Key Takeaways: Vietnam Introduction Vietnam ranks among ASEAN’s FDI frontrunners—$23 billion […]
What Is a SPAC Listing in 2025—and Is It Right for Your Company?
Traditional IPOs often take 12–18 months of roadshows and underwriter negotiations—so many growth companies turn to SPACs for speed. But “fast” doesn’t mean “easy.” With two decades guiding ASEAN issuers under SEC rules and EU Prospectus Regulation, I’ve seen that rigorous due diligence and robust governance are the real keys to SPAC success. Key Takeaways: Understanding […]
FDI Consulting in 2025: Bridging Government Goals and Global Business Needs
Countries set FDI targets—jobs, greenfield investment, technology transfer—yet too often receive only applications, not factories. Governments seek high‑quality investment; corporations demand speed, certainty, and incentives. With 20 years advising both IPAs and MNCs under the Law on Investment 2020 (amended 2025), I know the gap: execution. That’s where FDI consultants deliver—turning policy into real projects. […]
Vietnam’s Blue Chips in 2025: Stability, Growth & Strategic Value
Want stable, long‑term growth in ASEAN’s fastest‑expanding market? Vietnam’s blue chips—large‑cap leaders trading on HOSE—offer exactly that. With two decades advising FDI under Law on Securities 2006 (amended 2023), I’ve seen these stocks become pillars of resilience, governance, and value for global investors. For global investors and M&A teams, knowing which companies are considered “blue chip” in […]
What Is Green Investment and Why It Matters in 2025
Ready to unlock unprecedented growth? For years, I’ve worked with investors and business leaders across Vietnam, China and Malaysia, turning market complexities into strategic wins. Today, one topic dominates our strategy sessions: green investment. This is no longer a niche interest; it’s become a core component of smart portfolio construction. With $3 trillion in ESG-labeled […]
State Owned Enterprises in 2025: A Primer for Policymakers & Global Strategists
Ever wondered why some of the biggest players in the world’s fastest growing markets are still state owned? For over two decades I’ve been on the ground in Vietnam, China and Malaysia helping investors and governments navigate the State Owned Enterprise (SOE) landscape. Despite waves of privatisation, SOEs remain the dominant force driving GDP and […]
Navigating the Vietnamese Stock Trading Business: A Comprehensive Guide to a Conditional Sector
The vibrant economy of Vietnam has increasingly captured the attention of global investors, with its stock market emerging as a dynamic arena for capital growth. However, for any entity looking to delve into the "stock trading business" within this burgeoning market, it's crucial to understand that this is not an open invitation but a meticulously […]
How to Avoid FCT Penalties in Vietnam
Ever wondered how one tax mistake can ruin your entire Vietnam market entry? For foreign contractors, getting FCT wrong can mean big fines, project delays and even blocked payments. It’s a make-or-break compliance issue. There is significant risk around contractual obligations and tax compliance for foreign contractors, mismanaging FCT can have serious legal and financial […]
How the Professional Services Industry Fuels Cross-Border Growth in ASEAN
Ever wondered how Southeast Asia’s markets can take your business to the next level? ASEAN is no secret as a top destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The region’s economies are a goldmine for growth. But this landscape is a patchwork of different regulatory, legal and operational frameworks. Many companies and organizations from various industries […]
