Banking & Finance
Domestic gold price up four days in a row
Selling price of gold bars at $3,379 per tael on November 21.
Banking & Finance
Finance ministry proposes 2% VAT reduction for first half of 2025
The policy aimed at supporting businesses and stimulating the economy.
Banking & Finance
Vietcombank issues green bonds to support eco-friendly projects
The bonds, worth VND2 trillion ($78.4 million), will finance projects in such fields as renewable energy, sustainable transport, water management, green buildings, and energy efficiency.
HSBC provides the social loan for Gene Solutions
The social loan will help Gene Solutions increase Southeast Asian mass population’s accessibility and affordability to essential healthcare services
Agribank enables online registration for gold purchases
Gold only sold to successfull online registrators to prevent crowds at designated sites.
Tax payment deadline for domestically manufactured or assembled automobiles to be extended
100% of exise tax proposed for beer and alcohol by 2030
The tax rate increase aimed at preventing consumers from potential health risks.
Ministry of Finance proposed a 10% tax on sugary drinks
The use of sugary drinks has been one of the main causes behind an explosive increase in cases of non-communicable diseases in Vietnam, the ministry stated.
Credit growth in HCM City reaches 9.8% in 5M
Total oustanding loans estimated at $141 billion.