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Vietnam waives transport fees to ease cost pressures on businesses
The policy taking effect from April 7 to June 30, 2026.
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Special remuneration mechanism proposed for financial center experts
The applicable subjects include the Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, and members of the Executive Council; personnel working in the Assisting Body and the Advisory Council; and other relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.
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Cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China launched
Under the new arrangement, Chinese tourists can use Alipay - a member wallet of Ant International - to scan VIETQRGlobal codes and make direct payments at merchants within NAPAS’ network across Vietnam.
HCM City's outstanding credits reach $200bln in Q1
Credit growth mainly focused on economic growth drivers as well as businesses and production sectors.
Corporate bond issuance hit $1.2bln in Q1
Real estate firms remaining the dominant issuers, accounting for 53% of total issuance.
Central bank outlines measures to stabilize interest rates
Banks must continue to publicly disclose average lending rates, and the spread between deposit and lending rates on their websites to improve transparency.
Real estate continues to lead M&A activity
Beyond the residential segment, industrial real estate and logistics have also become prime destinations for M&A capital.
Crypto assets defined as non-taxable objects for VAT purposes
For individual investors, regardless of their residency status, income from crypto asset transfers will be subject to Personal Income Tax at a rate of 0.1% of the transfer price per transaction.
San Francisco Mayor pledges to promote investment in Vietnam’s International Financial Center
The pledge is made during a meeting in San Francisco between Vietnamese Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh and Mayor Daniel Lurie.