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Six cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Japan signed
The agreements have been signed as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3.
Banking & Finance
VnEconomy hosts seminar: banks as partners in business growth through digital transformation
The event aims to clarify the current landscape, conditions, and solutions for the “digital enabler banking” model to effectively support businesses and drive sustainable growth.
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Taxable revenue threshold for household businesses doubled
The adjustment aims for greater flexibility, with the threshold to be raised to approximately VND1 billion ($38,000) to reflect economic realities, support household businesses, and ensure budget balance.
Over $20 bln of public investment capital disbursed in 11M
The figure equal to nearly 60% of the Prime Minister's target.
Vietnam-China QR-code retail payment connectivity launched
Once fully operational in both directions, the system will establish a comprehensive cross-border QR payment ecosystem, boosting tourism, trade, and consumer spending between the two countries.
Vietnam, Laos sign more cooperation agreements in Vientiane
The signing of the agreements is part of activities within Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam's two-day state visit to Laos.
Annual tax-free revenue threshold for household businesses proposed to increase from VND100 million to VND500 million
If the new revenue threshold is applicable, about 2.3 million business households will be exempted from income tax, accounting for approximately 90% of the total business households currently paying taxes.
Credit capital to be provided for Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh expressway expansion project
Under a credit contract, a credit facility of VND6.75 trillion ($256 million) will be provided for the project.
Proposal calls for substantive decentralization to attract major capital to HCMC
Chairman of the City People's Committee, Nguyen Van Duoc, said that the city is entering a new phase of development, however, the two biggest bottlenecks today are institutions and capital.