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Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang appointed head of Vietnam's price steering committee

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed a decision restructuring the membership of Vietnam's Price Management Steering Committee, appointing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang as its head.

Vietnam cuts procedures to unlock thousands of surplus public properties

Vietnam has introduced special policies to accelerate the reuse of more than 11,000 surplus state-owned land and property assets, aiming to prevent waste and unlock new economic value.

Vietnam seeks longer fuel tax relief to keep prices stable

Vietnam may continue fuel tax incentives through September under a new proposal aimed at avoiding sudden price shocks and supporting businesses.

Finance Ministry plans further restructuring of tax and customs bodies

A new restructuring plan will assess nationwide financial agencies and reduce overlapping functions across government bodies.

Vietnam collects over $54 billion in budget revenue by mid-June

Vietnam’s state budget revenue surpassed VND1.42 quadrillion by mid-June, while public investment disbursement remained below one-quarter of the annual target.

Government moves to address complaints over tax-related travel bans

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has instructed authorities to address practical difficulties related to regulations on temporary travel bans imposed on taxpayers with outstanding tax debts.

Vietnam proposes $4.8 billion tax and land rent payment extension for 2026

A new draft decree would allow businesses, households and individual entrepreneurs to defer tax and land rent payments, easing financial pressures and improving cash flow.

Finance Ministry reports to PM on travel ban linked to VND15,000 tax debt

Vietnam’s Finance Ministry has reported to the Prime Minister on a case involving a travel suspension linked to a VND15,000 (US$0.58) tax debt, while pledging faster processing through system upgrades.

Vietnam drops proposal on banks sharing taxpayer account data

A controversial proposal on sharing taxpayer banking data with tax authorities has been removed from Vietnam’s latest draft tax management decree.

Finance Ministry proposes abolishing 26 legal documents in tax sector

The Ministry of Finance is seeking public feedback on a proposal to abolish 23 circulars and three decisions in the tax sector as part of efforts to align and harmonise regulations with the current legal framework.

Ministry establishes monitoring framework for carbon market

Under a new circular, the exchange of greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits is conducted on the domestic carbon credit exchange through the carbon trading system, which is interconnected with the national registration system.

Finance Ministry outlines roadmap for Vietnam property tax reform

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is reviewing challenges and shortcomings in the implementation of property-related tax policies and will report to competent authorities at an appropriate time.

Finance ministry lays out three-step formula for macro stability

Deputy Minister of Finance Le Tan Can has outlined three key and breakthrough solutions to maintain macroeconomic stability, control inflation, and balance growth speed with quality amid global economic headwinds and pressure.

Finance ministry eyes flexible tax thresholds

The finance ministry is seeking to make tax thresholds more flexible for household businesses and introduce a tax-free revenue level for small firms, in a move aimed at adapting to economic pressures and supporting growth.

Expanding personal income tax exemptions to drive knowledge economy

A draft decree guiding the implementation of the Personal Income Tax (PIT) Law is being widely viewed by legal experts as a strategic policy move, going beyond mere technical tax adjustments to support long-term economic transformation.

Finance ministry proposes zero import tax on fuel to stabilize supply

The Ministry of Finance has proposed cutting preferential import tariffs on several fuel products to 0 percent in an effort to diversify supply and stabilize the domestic petroleum market.

Finance Ministry discusses national credit rating upgrade with Moody’s Ratings

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang has held a meeting with Michael West, President of Moody’s Ratings, to discuss measures for improving Vietnam’s national credit rating, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) reported.

Finance ministry seeks public feedback on minimal tax on digital assets

The Ministry of Finance has begun seeking public feedback on a draft circular regulating tax policies for transactions, transfers and business activities related to crypto assets.

Ministry of Finance seeks flexibility in e-invoicing for high-frequency sectors

Vietnam is weighing changes that would allow summary invoices at day-end or month-end for high-volume transactions, easing pressure on the national e-invoice system.

Fitch raises Vietnam’s credit rating for secured bonds to BBB-

On January 22, Fitch Ratings announced an upgrade to Vietnam’s credit rating on senior secured long-term debt instruments, raising them from BB+ to BBB-.