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.
11M insurance premium revenue estimated at $8 bln Some 85 insurance companies, including 31 non-life insurance firms, are operating in Vietnam 04/12/2024
$128 mln of public investment capital from foreign loans disbursed in 11M The figure equivalent to 39.06% of the annual target. 04/12/2024
VND100 trillion credit package for social housing projects Government's plan to build one million social housing units between 2021 and 2030 requires a total of some $19.7 billion. 03/12/2024
E-commerce platforms required to pay tax on behelf of sellers The policy aiming to ensure tax fairness, prevent tax evasion, and simplify tax collection procedures. 03/12/2024
Parliament agrees to pump $813 mln into State-owned Vietcombank The move increasing the charter capital of Vietcombank to VND83.557 trillion ($3.28 billion), the highest in the banking system. 02/12/2024
Vietnam launches VNCG50 scorecard to enhance corporate governance Improving governance at individual companies will increase their appeal to investors. 30/11/2024