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Tight control over airfare pricing required: MoT

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has recently requested specialised State management agencies to closely monitor airfare prices and review the pricing structure of tickets offered by airlines.

Taxpayers call for stricter measures to accelerate VAT refunds

The HCM City Tax Department has retroactively collected VNĐ36.7 billion, indicating that VNĐ127 billion cannot be refunded or offset. As of June 2020, the unresolved VAT amount has surged to VNĐ366 billion.

Avoid borrowing to invest amid gold price frenzy: expert

The domestic gold market shone last week, with prices of gold rings continuously breaking records and even surpassing the buying price of SJC gold bars.

Unprecedented opportunity for oil giants in offshore wind power

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the oil and gas sector’s experience in executing offshore projects contributes significantly to sharing supply chains and technology.

Ovagen: essential support for women with PCOS seeking to conceive

Ovagen provides targeted support for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, combining essential vitamins and nutrients to enhance fertility, regulate cycles, and improve overall reproductive health.

Are there opportunities for VN to join the aviation industry?

Unable to become a direct partner of large aircraft manufacturers, Vietnam businesses should connect with related vendors to find opportunities in the aviation industry.

If carbon market starts late, Vietnamese businesses will be at a disadvantage

The price of one carbon credit for one ton of steel is now hovering around 80-100 euros. The figure is expected to reach 300 euros by 2030. This would affect hundreds of enterprises in Vietnam.

Businesses need to strengthen capacity for responding to trade defence lawsuits

The Ministry of Industry and Trade believes that it is necessary to continue to promote early warning on trade remedy for Vietnamese export goods.

Capital market could be major financial source for private sector: WB

The Vietnamese equity market boasts strong potential to become a major source of financing for the private sector, according to specialists from the World Bank.

First Vietnam fruit festival opens in China

The first-ever Vietnam fruit festival opened in Beijing, China, on September 29, co-organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam, China hold 13th session of Economic and Trade Cooperation Committee

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao co-chaired the 13th session of the Vietnam-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Committee in China on September 29.

Tax authorities to improve tax debt warnings with digital solutions

The General Department of Taxation is set to introduce multiple digital channels to notify tax debtors more effectively, reducing incidents where individuals discover their travel bans at the airport.

Temporary travel ban for business leaders: what’s the right approach?

The issue of temporarily banning business leaders from leaving the country due to overdue tax debts is stirring debate.

Typhoon debt relief measures may impact bank profitability in Vietnam

Vietnamese banks' profitability is expected to be squeezed following their provision of debt relief to support borrowers affected by a recent deadly typhoon, according to the latest report by S&P Global Ratings.

Meet Thailand 2024 opens in Da Nang

The “Meet Thailand 2024” conference opened in the central city of Da Nang on September 27 with the participation of over 300 delegates from central and local agencies, leading Thai organisations and corporations, and businesses from both countries.

Vietnam on quest for specialty coffee development

It is a great time for Vietnam to build on specialty coffee segment to enhance its global recognition and increase its value in the coffee supply chain.

Vietnam's logistics sector embraces green transition amid global pressure

The logistics sector, which has become an important service industry and played a role in supporting, connecting and promoting Vietnam’s socio-economic growth, is undergoing a rapid transformation as sustainability takes centre stage.

Revised land pricing in Ho Chi Minh City set for mid-October release

Ho Chi Minh City is set to release a revised land price list before October 15, following a comprehensive review and adjustments to better align with market principles.

Tightening control over corporate bonds: is it the solution?

The major approach pursued by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to changing some regulations on corporate bonds involves tightening control, but this may hinder the development of the bond market.

VN needs $90 billion to develop EV charging stations, reduce emissions

To reduce net emissions to zero by 2050, Vietnam needs $90.88 billion (VND2.26 quadrillion) in the next 25 years to develop a network of charging stations for green transport. The minimum investment capital needed is $31.76 billion (VND792 trillion).