Business owners across Vietnam are pushing the government for a collective break from crushing red tape, complaining they are drowning in paperwork and endless duplicate inspections. Local media reports that businesses are losing their minds over hidden administrative costs that drain both cash and energy.
The European Chamber of Commerce has also spoken up, particularly regarding food safety regulations. According to EuroCham, just importing a single product can require up to fourteen different documents—a load that smaller businesses simply cannot handle. While some new rules are meant to tighten control, they end up dragging out the process, leaving traders spending more time running to government offices than working the market.
At the end of the day, businesses just want smarter governance. Companies suggest that if you have a solid track record and play by the rules, inspections should be light, letting authorities focus their limited manpower on actual high-risk issues. People on the ground are hoping this rigid system gets a shake-up so they can finally catch a breather and get back to business.
