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.
Vietnam Today 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.
Vietnam Today 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.
Government proposes 2% VAT reduction until the end of 2026 The policy recommended for selected goods and services currently taxed at 10%. May 17, 2025
First NAPAS – Mastercard co-badged card launched The event marked the first collaboration of its kind between a domestic switching network and an international card scheme in the Vietnamese market. May 16, 2025
Domestic gold prices drop following global trend The selling price of SJC-branded gold bar down 0.92% on May 15. May 16, 2025
Credit outstanding loans in HCM City up 12.78% in 4M Total credit loans reached over VND4 quadrillion ($155 billion) by the end of April. May 14, 2025
Agricultural land-use tax exemption proposed to last through 2030 The exempted tax amount is estimated at VND7.5 trillion ($287 million) per year. May 14, 2025
Government bond issuances raise $5.85 bln in 4M The results fulfilling 30.6% of the annual plan. May 13, 2025