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Vietnam cuts special consumption tax on petrol to zero
The tax reduction taking effective from November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 as part of measures to stabilize the market.
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Domestic gold prices fall to three-month low
Domestic prices still higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND14.86 million ($565) per tael.
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Vietnam proposes three ASEAN agriculture and forestry cooperation priorities for 2026-2030
At the 48th Meeting of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF), Vietnam proposed three priorities, including enhancing food security and the resilience of agricultural supply chains, and fostering innovation.
Ninh Binh to auction two prime "golden land" plots
Application documents for this auction will be sold from August 29 to September 17.
To pave the way for national housing fund
A new State fund is to finance, build, and lease affordable housing to meet rising demand and rebalance Vietnam’s real estate market.
Ransomware attacks cost Vietnam over $10 mln in early 2025
Vietnam ranked among the top 10 countries most affected by cyberattacks globally in the first six months of 2025.
Major tax-debtors in Hue disclosed
In addition to the top 10 tax-debtor enterprises, Hue's tax offices have also publicly disclosed hundreds of other cases.
UNDP Resident Representative hails Vietnam as an emerging economic powerhouse
Millions of people have been lifted out of poverty, hunger has been eliminated, and the economy has maintained consistent growth rates of over 6 per cent, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi remarks.
Blockchain industry faces talent shortages
Vietnam aims to lead the way in blockchain development but must overcome existing talent shortages through adaptive training, stronger public-private ties, and R&D investment.