Business
Hai Phong rolls out 15-year land rent exemption for sci-tech businesses
The northern port city targets to have 150 sci-tech enterprises by 2030.
Investment
$910 mln expressway proposed in Nghe An province
The 60-km Vinh - Thanh Thuy expressway connecting the North-South expressway with Thanh Thuy border economic zone.
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10M consumer price index under control
Inflation remained well and truly under control in the first ten months of 2025, auguring well for a similar result for the year as a whole.
Corporate bond market shows signs of recovery in H1
The total issuance value estimated at VND248.6 trillion ($9.45 billion) in the period.
New corporate income tax rates regulated
The rates will range between 15% and 50% under the latest corporate income tax law approved by the National Assembly.
Gold market must operates transparently
Vietnam’s gold market has been operated more efficiently since Decree No. 24 was issued in 2012.
Amended Law on Special Consumption Tax promulgated
Under the amended law, the tax rate for spirits (20% alcohol or higher) will rise from 65% in 2026 to 90% by 2031.
Finance ministry proposes extension of 50% environmental tax cut on fuels
The extension expected to last through 2026.
Tax and fee reduction and breaks total $3.67 bln in H1
Of the total, valued added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, personal income tax, and land rental fee extension was estimated at over VND51.3 trillion ($1.95 billion).