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Higher growth target set in the national interest
Vietnam’s high-growth economic targets make continued broad-based reform crucial.
Business
Ben Dinh Port opens, boosting Ly Son tourism and trade
Located in Ly Son Special Zone in central Quang Ngai province, the port can accommodate general cargo vessels of up to 2,000 tons.
Investment
Thanh Hoa signs 14 investment MoUs worth $2.8 bln
These large-scale projects focus on key pillars of the economy—including industrial park infrastructure, logistics, seaports, and transportation—and are expected to create a major breakthrough for the province's socio-economic development.
Crypto assets defined as non-taxable objects for VAT purposes
For individual investors, regardless of their residency status, income from crypto asset transfers will be subject to Personal Income Tax at a rate of 0.1% of the transfer price per transaction.
PM highlights Thanh Hoa’s potential at investment conference
The province unveiled a list of 173 priority projects for the 2026–2030 period, with total expected investment exceeding VND570 trillion ($22 billion).
A pivotal year for Vietnam’s semiconductor industry
With much effort already expended, 2026 is considered a pivotal year for Vietnam’s semiconductor industry.
Japan to ramp up recruitment of Vietnamese taxi and bus drivers
This represents a significant opportunity for Vietnamese laborers to access a new segment of the Japanese market that faces high demand, offering the potential for stable working conditions and steady income.
$45 mln residential complex breaks ground in downtown Hue city
Once completed, the complex is expected to accommodate a population of around 1,800 residents.
San Francisco Mayor pledges to promote investment in Vietnam’s International Financial Center
The pledge is made during a meeting in San Francisco between Vietnamese Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh and Mayor Daniel Lurie.