List of FDI business sectors restricted or requiring special conditions (2025) Vietnam is a country open to foreign investment. However, certain sectors remain restricted or subject to special conditions for foreign investors in order to ensure national security, social order, and the protection of public interests. This article compiles the updated list (as of 2025) […]

Common Sub-Licenses for FDI Enterprises in Vietnam (Updated 2025) Obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and an Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) is only the first step in setting up an FDI company in Vietnam. After that, depending on the business sector, enterprises must also obtain industry-specific permits, commonly referred to as “sub-licenses.” This article summarizes […]

Top 10 common mistakes when establishing a foreign-invested enterprise (FDI) in Vietnam Vietnam remains an attractive destination for foreign businesses, especially Japanese companies. However, the process of establishing an FDI company in Vietnam involves numerous detailed legal requirements. Many investors face difficulties, with applications being rejected or delayed due to common errors. Below are the […]

FDI company establishment process in Vietnam (2025)Vietnam continues to be an attractive investment destination in Southeast Asia, particularly appealing to Japanese enterprises due to its reasonable labor costs, favorable policies, and strategic geographic location. However, to ensure legal compliance and smooth operations, investors must fully understand the process of establishing a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) […]

What Documents Are Required to Establish an FDI Company in Vietnam? (Updated 2025)Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors, particularly Japanese enterprises, thanks to competitive operating costs, a plentiful labor force, and a growing domestic market. However, to successfully establish a foreign-invested company (FDI) in Vietnam, investors must fully understand the process […]

【Article Series on “Hidden Challenges” Japanese Business Face When Expanding to Vietnam】 It’s time to shift from “doing it all yourself” to “smart collaboration”.Throughout this series, we have explored: 🔹 The hidden burdens in back-office operations when Japanese companies expand into Vietnam🔹 Challenges in HR, costs, legal compliance, and internal processes🔹 The role of outsourcing […]

【Article Series on “Hidden Challenges” When Japanese Enterprises Expand Business to Vietnam】 What choices have truly made “difference” for them?“Overwhelmed with work…”, “Can’t retain staff…”Many Japanese businesses once had these concerns during their expansion journey into Vietnam. However, thanks to a breakthrough choice, they have:✔ Optimized operations✔ Significantly reduced costs✔ Improved employee satisfaction And that […]

【Article Series on “Hidden Challenges” in Japanese Business Expansion to Vietnam】 🔸 Chapter 3: Rising Workloads and Key Challenges in Business Expansion to Vietnam ❓Why is “outsourcing” gaining increasing attention? Japanese businesses operating in Vietnam are facing numerous challenges in managing back-office operations such as administration, human resources, labor, and documentation, including: ・Recruitment and employee […]

【Article Series on “Hidden Challenges” in Japanese Business Expansion to Vietnam】 🔸Chapter 2: 🔧 Challenges of In-House Recruitment 1. High Recruitment Costs Hiring full-time employees comes with numerous fixed expenses, including salary, insurance, allowances, paid leave, social insurance, and severance pay.Additionally, to ensure effective workforce utilization, companies must invest in post-recruitment training, creating resource allocation […]

【Article Series on “Hidden Challenges” in Japanese Business Expansion to Vietnam】 🔸 Chapter 1: The Increasing Workload and Key Challenges of Expanding into Vietnam Many Japanese companies entering the Vietnamese market and lauching business operations encounter greater-than-expected difficulties in back-office functions such as general affairs, human resources, labor management, and administrative documentation. These challenges often […]