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Plan approved to boost bilateral trade with Cambodia for 2025-2026
It demonstrates the interest and appreciation for the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Central bank proposes 2% loan support for green and ESG projects
Eligible borrowers would include entities undertaking projects certified as green, circular, or ESG-compliant.
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Key economic and social policies take effect in October 2025
Among the most notable is the Corporate Income Tax Law 2025, recently promulgated by the National Assembly, which will be effective from October 1.
Top 100 private enterprises (PRIVATE 100) contribute VND244.4 trillion to State budget
The top 10 private enterprises alone contributed a combined amount of nearly $5.63 billion, a 36% increase from the figure they contributed the year before.
Saigon Marina International Financial Centre inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates Saigon Marina IFC, a landmark project anchoring Vietnam’s bid to become a regional financial hub.
$3.8 mln asset threshold set for domestic banks in International Financial Center
To establish a commercial bank in the IFC, a wholly domestically-owned bank must have minimum total assets of VND100 trillion ($3.8 billion); a wholly foreign-owned bank must have at least VND10 billion (over $380,000) in assets, while a foreign bank branch's parent must possess minimum total assets of VND20 billion (nearly $760,500).
Portal in support of taxpayers launched
The portal is to ensure that all taxpayers have easy, fast, accurate, and comprehensive access to tax-related information.
Businesses propose solutions to boost private sector
Businesses advocated for preferential loan packages tailored to startups, specialized credit lines for agricultural processing, and tax incentive policies to support technology enterprises.
Finance Ministry proposes dual support package for business households
According to the proposal, the State will cover 100% of the costs for training courses in business administration, covering topics such as accounting, tax, and human resources for these entities.