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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.
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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.
Public investment disbursement reaches $16.6bln in 9M
The figure is equal to 50% of the target set by the Prime Minister.
Vietnam sees nearly 145,000 new enterprises in 9M
Total registered capital exceeding VND1.42 quadrillion ($53.5 billion).
Some 154 million bank accounts cleaned, and $56.9 million in suspicious transactions blocked
The central bank’s Anti-Money Laundering Department, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Security, scrubbed 154 million accounts and 36 million customer files from the national database on money laundering and terrorist financing.
Only up to 5 enterprises to be licensed for pilot crypto asset exchange: deputy minister
The Ministry of Finance expects to urgently implement this so that, as soon as possible, eligible businesses can be licensed and operate in this field in the Vietnamese market before 2026.
Crypto asset licensing guidelines under review
Regarding businesses that have reportedly registered to open exchanges, the State Securities Commission (SSC) confirmed that, to date, no official registration applications have been received from businesses.
PM calls for stronger efforts to fulfil 2025 targets
Vietnam targets GDP growth of over 8% this year.