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Finance ministry proposes raising tax-free threshold for household businesses

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed raising the annual revenue threshold for household businesses to be exempt from personal income tax from 200 million VND to 500 million VND (approximately USD 8,200 to USD 20,500).

Vietnam scrambles to update 81 Airbus aircraft after emergency safety directive

Vietnamese airlines race against time to update flight software on A320-family jets while keeping operations stable.

MOF considers raising tax-exempt revenue threshold for individual businesses

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has announced that it will amend the Law on Value Added Tax (VAT) by raising the level of VAT-exempt revenue.

The truth behind Hanoi’s VND1billion houses in the city center

Housing prices in Hanoi keep setting new benchmarks, raising the question of whether a budget of just over VND1 billion can secure a home in the central districts.

Pham Nhat Vuong enters global top 100 richest with $23.6 billion net worth

Thanks to soaring VIC shares, Pham Nhat Vuong enters Forbes' top 100 richest for the first time.

Vietnam consults private investors on historic North–South high-speed railway

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh chaired a pivotal meeting on November 27 with ministry officials and private enterprises regarding the proposed North–South high-speed railway project.

A new wave of incentives unveiled to lure investors to Da Nang's free trade zone

On the afternoon of November 28, the People’s Committee of Da Nang City hosted an investment promotion conference to introduce its new Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and associated logistics infrastructure.

CMC Telecom achieves ISO/IEC 22301:2019 to guarantee service continuity

Vietnamese digital infrastructure provider CMC Telecom has been awarded the global ISO/IEC 22301:2019 certification, underscoring its readiness for risk mitigation and nonstop service.

VN aims to build new trade promotion ecosystem in the rise of digital trade

Current challenges underscore the need for a new trade promotion ecosystem that is modern, professional and capable of connecting resources at home and abroad, an official has said.

Many global “eagles” eye entry into International Financial Centre in HCM City

Joining the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, numerous international investors have expressed strong interest in participating in and expanding cooperation with the southern metropolis once the International Financial Centre is established there.

Gia Lai approves three super marina tourism projects

Gia Lai on November 28 handed over investment licences to Arque Degi JSC for implementation of three strategic floating urban - tourism projects with a combined capital of about 8.5 trillion VND (322.31 million USD).

HCM City moves towards a knowledge-based growth model

HCM City remains Vietnam’s start-up hub, hosting more than 2,000 start-ups — over half the national total — with an ecosystem valued at 5.22 billion USD.

How Mailisa used fake labels, foreign fronts to build a cosmetics empire

During the investigation into the Mailisa beauty clinic ecosystem, authorities have seized 300 taels of gold, 100 land use certificates, 3 billion VND (approx. $120,000), and $400,000 in cash.

Urgent call to ban laughing gas and new psychoactive substances

Deputy Pham Trong Nhan has made an urgent appeal for the NA to add laughing gas (N₂O used for recreational purposes) and emerging psychoactive substances to Article 6 of the amended Investment Law, which lists prohibited business sectors.

Finance minister: At least 50 conditional business lines to be removed

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang has announced that the government plans to remove at least 50 conditional business lines.

Questions grow over the economic viability of Tran De mega-port

With an estimated investment reaching several billion dollars, the economic efficiency of the Tran De multi-billion-dollar Port remains a concern, especially as an alternative and more feasible option is already on the table.

Vietnam’s gold exchange: physical gold must come first

Without domestic gold mining and storage facilities, along with concerns about import quotas, Vietnam’s national gold exchange should be rolled out in a three-phase process, prioritizing physical gold trading before expanding to derivatives.

HCM City real estate heats up again, attracting northern investors

Northern buyers are increasingly present in the HCMC property market. Projects with complete legal status, transparent developers, and locations linked to major transport routes continue to draw strong interest.

Vietnam signs protocol to export fresh jackfruit to China

Vietnam and China officially signed a protocol on November 27 that allows the export of fresh Vietnamese jackfruit to China, as part of an official visit by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang.

Vietnam court rejects Coca-Cola tax appeal, $33mil. still due

Ho Chi Minh City court rejects Coca-Cola's lawsuit, upholding tax agency’s decision to collect over $33 million in unpaid taxes and penalties.