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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.
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National gold trading floor is to be established
In a recent Directive from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the State Bank of Vietnam was asked to closely monitor the gold market and synchronously implement solutions to manage gold trading activities.
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Minimum wage proposed to increase
If the proposal is accepted, the new wage level will be applied by Mid-2026
Domestic gold prices drop during God of Wealth Day
The gap between domestic and global gold prices down 26.7% from the peak recorded on January 30.
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.
Export of raw rare earth will not be allowed
Under a draft decree, the management of raw rare earth will be tightened.
Some 1.5 million rural workers to receive vocational training annually
With a vision for comprehensive innovation, the program not only focuses on training quality but also aims to facilitate a fundamental shift in labor and economic structures.
Hanoi proposes over $800 mln for Ring Road 2 expansion
According to the proposal, this is a Group A project and a special-grade road transport infrastructure, slated for implementation between 2025 and 2028.
Management of UAVs to be tightened
Between September 2025 and February 2026, the vicinity of Da Nang International Airport recorded multiple instances of UAVs intruding into airspace for aircraft takeoff, approach, and landing.