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Zora Consulting have been assisting foreign individuals doing business in Vietnam successfully.

05/02/2026

Opening a Restaurant in Vietnam? One Fire Safety Mistake Can Shut You Down

Many foreign investors think fire safety is just a formality.
👉In Vietnam, it’s not.

Restaurants are classified as high fire-risk businesses — meaning inspections are strict, paperwork is mandatory, and penalties are real.

What often goes wrong?
🌟Fire approval applied after renovation

🌟Kitchens installed but not approved

🌟Staff never trained for fire response

Fire extinguishers present… but expired or invalid
Result?.

If you’re planning to open a restaurant in Vietnam, make sure fire safety doesn’t become the reason your business never opens.

🔗 Read the full guide before you sign the lease or start renovation:
https://zora.vn/en/how-foreigners-must-comply-with-fire-safety-regulations-when-operating-a-restaurant-in-vietnam

30/01/2026

Vietnam’s 2026 Visa Rules Are Changing Fast — Many Foreigners Will Get This Wrong

Planning to visit, work, or invest in Vietnam in 2026?
Be careful — visa rules are no longer what they used to be.
Vietnam has quietly rolled out major updates:

👉Longer visa-free stays

👉Expanded e-visa validity

👉New priority visa-exemption programs for experts & investors

Sounds easier?
Not always.
Some foreigners will enter legally — but stay illegally without realizing it.

👉 In 2026, one wrong visa choice could cost you fines, delays, or denied entry.
Before you book flights or sign contracts, make sure you understand what’s changed — and what hasn’t.

🔗 Read the full update here before making your move: https://zora.vn/en/update-on-vietnams-2026-visa-policy-key-points-foreigners-need-to-know

21/01/2026

Vietnam Is Going Digital in 2026 — Are Foreign Businesses About to Get Left Behind?
Vietnam’s public services are moving online — fast.
Licenses, tax filings, visas, labor procedures… all digital.

Sounds easier, right?
Not exactly.

Many foreign businesses are already stuck —
not because of the law,

but because they don’t understand how Vietnam’s digital systems actually work.
One missing step.
One system update.
One Vietnamese-only notice.

And your application quietly stops.
👉 In 2026, doing business in Vietnam won’t fail on paper — it will fail on screens.

🔗 Read the full breakdown before it happens to you: https://zora.vn/en/digitalization-trends-in-public-services-2026-opportunities-and-challenges-for-foreigners-doing-business-in-vietnam

07/01/2026

“Why 90% of Foreign Hiring in Vietnam Fails Before It Even Starts.”
Companies love the idea of hiring foreign talent in Vietnam…
until the system hits them back.
Most HR teams don’t even realize the real problem.

You won’t see it on Google.
You won’t hear it from agencies that only “process documents.”
But it’s the reason your onboarding keeps getting delayed — or denied.

If you’re hiring foreigners in Vietnam, you need to know this before you sign a contract.

🔗 Read the full breakdown here (and avoid the mistake everyone else is still making): https://zora.vn/en/recruiting-foreign-employees-in-vietnam-work-permit-regulations-and-practical-experience

26/12/2025

“Your Vietnam Visa Might Be Costing You More Than You Think — Here’s Why”

Most foreigners assume their tax obligations in Vietnam depend only on how long they stay.

But the truth is your visa type can completely change your residency status — and your tax bill.

For anyone working, investing, or planning to stay longer in Vietnam, understanding how visa classification = tax classification is essential to staying compliant and financially protected.

🔗 Read the full breakdown to avoid the most common—and costly—mistakes foreign residents make: https://zora.vn/en/how-visa-type-affects-residency-and-tax-obligations-for-foreigners-in-vietnam

18/12/2025

“Why Global Investors Are Rushing to Da Nang: The Government Incentives You Haven’t Heard About Yet 🇻🇳”

Da Nang isn’t just a coastal paradise — it’s quickly becoming Vietnam’s next FDI powerhouse. 🌏

Beyond the modern infrastructure and strategic location, what’s really fueling the boom are the hidden incentives that few foreign investors truly understand:
💰 Exclusive tax breaks for high-tech and education sectors
🏗️ Land and infrastructure support in key industrial zones
⚡ Streamlined licensing and “one-stop” administrative processes
🎓 Skilled workforce development backed by the government

These policies are quietly shaping Da Nang into the go-to hub for sustainable foreign investment in Central Vietnam.

Thinking about setting up an FDI company here? You’ll want to read this first.
🔗 [Read full article]: https://zora.vn/en/government-incentives-driving-fdi-company-formation-in-da-nang

03/12/2025

“The Hidden Door for Foreign Investors: Can You Really Own a Social Enterprise in Vietnam?”

Vietnam’s social enterprise scene is growing fast — where profit meets purpose, and global impact meets local innovation 🇻🇳
But here’s a question most investors overlook:

👉 Can foreigners actually invest in social enterprises here — and what’s the catch?
From legal commitments to profit reinvestment rules, the answer isn’t as simple as it seems.

💡 Dive deeper into the regulations, opportunities, and hidden challenges behind Vietnam’s rising social impact sector.
🔗 [Read the full article]: https://zora.vn/en/can-foreigners-invest-in-social-enterprises-in-vietnam

20/11/2025

💻🇻🇳 Top 10 Software Outsourcing Giants in Ho Chi Minh City You Should Know in 2025!
From Silicon Valley to Tokyo, the world’s biggest tech players are turning to Vietnam.

So, what makes Ho Chi Minh City the go-to destination for world-class software talent?
And which local companies are taking the lead in 2025?

👉 Find out in the full Top 10 Software Outsourcing Companies in HCMC list below.
🔗 [Explore now]: https://zora.vn/en/top-10-leading-software-outsourcing-companies-in-ho-chi-minh-city

11/11/2025

🍽️💼 Why So Many Foreigners Lose Money Running Restaurants in Vietnam 🇻🇳
Thinking of opening a restaurant or café in Vietnam?

It sounds easy — but many foreign investors burn cash fast because they don’t understand Vietnam’s tax and accounting rules.
Before you spend a single dollar, ask yourself:
⚠️ Do you know which taxes apply to F&B businesses here?
⚠️ Do you know how to legally send profits back home?
⚠️ Or what kind of audit reports the government requires every year?

Here’s the truth:
👉 Read the full guide here: https://zora.vn/en/regulations-on-tax-and-accounting-when-foreigners-operate-a-restaurant-business-in-vietnam

03/11/2025

“99% foreign investors misunderstand this rule when running tourism in Vietnam”

Many investors assume:
“If I open a travel company in Vietnam, I can operate ANY tourism service.”
❌ But legally, that’s not true.
👉 Foreign investors are allowed to operate inbound tourism (bringing foreign tourists into Vietnam)

BUT not outbound (sending Vietnamese tourists abroad).

And the licensing conditions are stricter than most people think — especially regarding capital deposit, degree requirements, and legal representative qualifications.

Curious about the exact regulations & requirements?
👇 Read the full breakdown here:
https://zora.vn/en/can-foreigners-operate-inbound-tourism-services-in-vietnam

30/10/2025

💼 The One Move Most Early-Stage Founders Ignore — And It’s Costing Them Growth

Most founders spend months building a business plan.
But the ones who scale faster do something else first:
👉 They join a Chamber of Commerce — even before they launch.

Why?
Because before you have a product, you need a network.
Before revenue → you need credibility.
Before marketing → you need visibility.
That’s what a Chamber gives you — from day one.
Curious what founders actually gain from joining early (not after launch)?

👇 Full article here: https://zora.vn/en/top-5-reasons-to-join-a-chamber-of-commerce-before-starting-a-business

28/10/2025

“The Real Reason French Businesses Are Targeting Vietnam Next — Not Thailand or Singapore” 🇫🇷

France is not just investing in Vietnam — they're doubling down.
Not in the “traditional” sectors you might expect…
…but in new high-impact industries that are shaping Vietnam’s next economic leap.

From clean energy to high-tech manufacturing and smart infrastructure, French companies are positioning themselves early — before the next wave of competition arrives.

So why Vietnam, and why 2025?
👉 Trade advantages?
👉 EVFTA effects finally kicking in?
👉 Or something bigger shifting in the regional market?

We break down which sectors are heating up — and where the next opportunities are hiding.
🔗 Read the full article here: https://zora.vn/en/french-business-community-in-vietnam-key-sectors-and-business-opportunities

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