VET Exclusive
A new tax policy
A transition from a presumptive taxation regime to a declaration-based regime on household and individual businesses got underway on January 1, 2026.
Banking & Finance
Maximum deposit insurance payout proposed to increase by 2.8 times
Since 2000, the deposit insurance limit in Vietnam has been adjusted three times, with the 2025 value increased by approximately 4.16 times compared to 2000.
Property
Real estate capital flows forecast to be more cautious in 2026
Forecasting the outlook for 2026, Vietcombank Securities (VCBS) noted that while real estate credit continues to grow as numerous projects enter the sales phase and accelerate construction—driving up demand for medium- and long-term capital—access to funding will not be as favorable as in previous years.
Nghe An secures over $2.5 bln in investment in first two months
As of February 23, the central province had approved investment policies or granted investment registration certificates to 10 new projects and capital adjustments to 26 others.
Gold prices surging significantly after Tet holiday
Gold prices in Vietnam jumping by between VND3.6 million and VND5.6 million ($137–$213) per tael on February 23.
Vietnam’s stock market surpasses 12 million domestic investor accounts
Nearly 245,000 new accounts were opened in January alone, reflecting growing investor participation and confidence in the market.
Vietnam reiterates commitment to tax transparency in partnership with EU
Currently, the Government of Vietnam is developing and implementing a National Action Plan to fulfill the recommendations of the OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.
Shared responsibility for a trust-based tax system
Enterprises have responded to tax authorities reforming their operations by improving compliance but issues remain.
Deputy PM asks for clear roadmap for Vietnam’s International Financial Centre
Vietnam’s International Financial Centre is launched in HCM City and central Da Nang city.