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Prime Minister urges selective import strategy to balance trade

PM directs focus on essential inputs to improve domestic production and reduce trade deficits.

Vietnam tax officials push phase-out of outdated fixed-rate model

According to senior tax officials, the fixed-rate tax model is no longer suited to current realities due to the evolving nature and scale of business operations.

Why funds go unused despite availability, finance minister explains

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang addressed Parliament, highlighting that public investment disbursement has improved after five months. New legislation aims to enhance decentralization and empower local governance.

Finance ministry pledges support for households as tax rules change

Millions of household businesses are more concerned about tax procedures and calculations than the obligation to pay, according to Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang during a parliamentary Q&A.

Disparities in free-trade zone incentives can lead to uneven development

Hai Phong plans to establish a 6,470 hectare free trade zone (FTZ), offering outstanding investment incentives such as exemptions from land rents and specialized inspections for qualified goods.

Vietnamese firms eye new opportunities with Nordic partners

Vietnamese businesses are well-positioned to seize opportunities to expand collaboration with Nordic enterprises, as the Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden continues to support delegations from Northern Europe to Vietnam International Sourcing 2025.

Vietnam seeks to expand trade ties with Algeria

The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria paid a working visit to Tipaza province on June 18, aiming to seek ways to expand economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and the African country.

Korean firm seeks cooperation in developing urban project in Bac Ninh

Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.

Three subsidiaries of Viettel enter Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list

Vietnam has 76 businesses on the list this year, with total revenue of more than 160 billion USD.

Mastercard reaffirms commitment to supporting Vietnam’s cashless future

According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.

Shaping VN carbon credit market demands robust institutional framework: workshop

With the green growth model, the carbon credit market is the decisive economic tool to promote greenhouse gas reduction and climate response.

Cost optimisation solutions sought to support Vietnamese exports to US

The event aimed to update businesses on new regulations and compliance requirements regarding US tax, trade, and customs policies, while offering practical solutions to facilitate exports amid shifting trade dynamics.

State bank’s halt of 10-year gold bullion supply fuels market issues

Due to limited gold bullion supply, some enterprises and credit institutions have engaged in illegal trading, legitimized smuggled or illegally mined gold, evaded taxes, or spread false information.

Imported car sales surge in Vietnam despite record price cuts

Vietnamese consumers continue to prefer imported models, even as local automakers boost production.

Tax agency explains real reason behind Hanoi business suspensions

The tax authority has clarified that claims suggesting some small businesses have shut down or reduced operations due to the implementation of Decree 70 are inaccurate.

Nationwide crackdown uncovers over 3,100 counterfeit and smuggling cases

Following a month-long nationwide campaign to inspect and combat counterfeit and smuggled goods, the market management force handled 3,114 violations with a total enforcement value of over USD 2.5 million.

Hanoi cracks down on price hikes as many apartments remain unaffordable

Statistics from the Vietnam Real Estate Research Institute show that the average household income in major cities like Hanoi and HCM City is just enough to cover 30-40 percent of the value of a typical apartment.

Vietnam’s rice export prices fall nearly 19% despite growing volume

Vietnam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market.

Germany invests 50 million USD in renewable energy workforce training in Vietnam

Germany's GEO Group has announced a 50 million USD investment to establish a renewable energy workforce training and development centre in the central province of Binh Dinh.

VN, India explore cooperation opportunities in electricity, electronics sectors

The Vietnamese Trade Office in India, in collaboration with relevant partners, held an online seminar on June 17 to discuss potential cooperation between Vietnam and India in the electricity and electronics sectors.