Vietnam has striven incessantly with the goal of cementing its IT industry in Vietnam by wooing more investments in the sector. The Vietnamese government’s improvement in regulations and policies to better accommodate foreign investments in the IT sector is sustaining the dream of complete digitalization in Vietnam over the next decade. In this article, we talk about how the recent developments in the IT industry act as catalysts for profitable investment returns.
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Landscape in Vietnam
To further the ASEAN countries cooperation agenda, digital transformation and digital-based economic development are seen as effective measures. Vietnam, which was the ASEAN chair last year, moves ahead with a determined mindset of fully digitalizing the ASEAN nations.
According to Australian Trade Commission, the information and communication technology (ICT) industry in Vietnam has expanded at an annual rate of 8% till 2020. As the digital economy continues to thrive in Vietnam, everyone expects that the country’s aggregate GDP will increase by another US$1 trillion by 2025. Furthermore, success in e-commerce growth also assists Vietnam in quickly achieving its objectives and developing its digital economy.
According to the Vietnam Investment Review Central Institute for Economic Management, Vietnam’s GDP would likely increase by US$28.5 billion to US$62.1 billion by 2030, representing a 7-16% sharp rise.
Opportunities IT Industry in Vietnam
Foreign investors can benefit from the rising privatization of state-owned companies, particularly the telecommunications and banking industries. Vietnamese software industries in banking and finance, oil and gas, aviation, and telecoms, which are the greatest spenders; and provide the most potential for both bespoke solutions and off-the-shelf software. That presents the most lucrative prospects for foreign firms to invest in the country.
Other areas with potential include IT services like customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise risk management (ERP), and human resource management (HRM). Broadband IT, telecommunication, and broadcasting are the fields with huge possibilities for a lucrative return on foreign investments. Digital Content, Cloud Computing, and Fintech are also in line to be the star investment areas in the IT industry in Vietnam.
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Why Invest in IT Industry in Vietnam?
Vietnam has proven to be a lucrative market for global technological companies looking to expand into a variety of industries. For example, Fujitsu, Japan’s ICT giant, has been implementing its new business strategy in Vietnam. Since it arrived in the country in 1999, Fujitsu has solely sold products to Japanese companies. M-Security Technology Pte Ltd distributes various security solutions in Vietnam for the US-backed IT Blue Coat Group.
Moreover, the execution of several provisions related to the Investment Law and the manufacturing of software products and digital contents is detailed in Decree No. 108/2006/ND-CP. Special incentives to encourage investment are included in the decision, including a preferential tax rate of 10% for 15 years; as well as a tax exemption for four years and a 50% reduction for the next nine years.
Vietnam has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most appealing investment markets. The ICT sector and its digital economy, in particular, appear to be the most competitive. By 2030, the Ministry of Information and Communications hopes to make the country a leading digital destination and economy in Southeast Asia; acknowledging the trial of various innovative digital technologies.
How Can Metasource Help?
Investing in Vietnam’s IT industry is highly profitable for foreign investors but it can be a time-consuming process. Metasource’s comprehensive business solution services will not only assist you with registering your company; but will also ensure that you stay on top of all legal compliances. Following incorporation, we also provide HR and accounting services.
