Banking & Finance Corporate bond market shows signs of recovery in H1 The total issuance value estimated at VND248.6 trillion ($9.45 billion) in the period.
Banking & Finance Amended Law on Special Consumption Tax promulgated Under the amended law, the tax rate for spirits (20% alcohol or higher) will rise from 65% in 2026 to 90% by 2031.
Banking & Finance Finance ministry proposes extension of 50% environmental tax cut on fuels The extension expected to last through 2026.
Goods valued below $39 to be taxed for express delivery starting Feb. 18 This follows Decision No. 01/2025/QD-TTg, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on January 3. 06/01/2025
Vietnam has full conditions to establish international financial centers: Prime Minister Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang have been chosen to establish international and regional financial centers. 05/01/2025
Stable exchange rate expected for 2025 Much has been done in 2024 to ensure the VND/USD exchange rate remains stable and the task will continue into the new year. 04/01/2025
VAT reduction extended till June 30, 2025 The VAT reduction is extended under Government Decree No. 180/2024/ND-CP, dated December 31, 2024. 02/01/2025
HCM City's banks disburse $23.8 bln for businesses in 2024 This is part of a credit package launched by 17 local commercial banks. 02/01/2025