Banking & Finance
Domestic gold prices drop to lowest level in four month
The selling prices of SJC-branded gold bars fell to VND165 million (around $6,273) per tael.
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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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Decree on import duty cuts to 0% for certain fuel products takes effect until June 30
Under a newly-issued resolution of the Government, the validity of Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP, which lowers preferential import duty rates on selected fuel products and raw materials to 0%, is extended until the end of June 30 this year.
Real estate bond issuances reach $403 mln in May
Data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association revealed that in May, the whole market saw 42 separate bond issuances totaling VND46.77 trillion ($1.78 billion).
Vietnam to tax sugary drinks, gasoline under new law
T revised Excise Tax Law which amends 11 articles, will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Vietnam targets 80% of cashless transactions by 2030
As of 2024, Vietnam recorded over 204.5 million bank accounts held by individual customers and 154.1 million bank cards in circulation.
Delegation of authority in tax management to be enhanced
Under a new decree, Minister of Finance shall exercise the authority to give opinions and decide on the signing of bilateral and multilateral Advance Pricing Arrangements (APAs) involving foreign tax authorities.
Gold bar monopoly to be terminated
In its draft amendments to Decree 24, the Central Bank proposed to put an end to the state monopoly on gold bar production.
Corporate bond issuances total $4.6 bln in 5M
Banking sector accounting for the largest proportion with 67.1%.