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In-depth analyses, insights, and expert opinions in the fields of audit, accounting, and financial advisory from the experts at Forvis Mazars Vietnam.
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Unlocking Vietnam's Venture Capital: Legal pathways, 2025 Regulatory updates & Ecosystem overview
22 April 2026
In April 2026, Ho Chi Minh City's People's Committee approved the establishment of a local venture capital fund with an initial charter capital of VND 500 billion (~USD 19 million). The announcement marks the first concrete application of Vietnam's newly established state-backed venture capital architecture.
Foreign Loan: Managing Cross-Border Borrowing in Vietnam
13 April 2026
Here's what every Finance expert in Vietnam needs to know about foreign loan compliance from SBV registration to tax implications.
Fraud detection: How to assess data for hidden risks?
23 March 2026
Uncover financial fraud detection with two-tiered strategy: public red flags & forensic data analytics. Forvis Mazars guides accounting, compliance, and risk management.
Valuation of Early-Stage Companies: Challenges and Methods
4 February 2026
Early-stage company valuation is one of the most debated topics between founders and investors, especially when the company has limited operating history, minimal profitability and relies on external funding.
So how do investors and advisors value startups in practice? This article summarizes the key valuation challenges and proven early-stage valuation methodologies used in venture transactions.
So how do investors and advisors value startups in practice? This article summarizes the key valuation challenges and proven early-stage valuation methodologies used in venture transactions.
Internal Transfer in Vietnam: Labor Compliance vs Tax Deductibility
3 February 2026
Internal transfers are commonly used to deploy foreign experts into Vietnam, but companies face a compliance dilemma: labor rules vs CIT deductibility of salary costs. Learn key risks and what to monitor.