Google weighs steps to open representative office in Vietnam - government

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(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's is studying steps to open a office in Vietnam, the government of the Southeast Asian nation said on its website, citing Google's

The comes as a is set to take effect at the beginning of next year, requiring global to open local offices and store data in the country.

"is studying steps to open a office in Vietnam," the website quoted Kent as saying on Tuesday, and adding it would follow a principle of ensuring that host country regulations do not contradict international commitments.

(Reporting by Mai Nguyen; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)

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First Published: Wed, December 12 2018. 07:01 IST