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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.
HCMC urged to align 100-year vision with population trends and housing needs
According to the HCM City Real Estate Association (HoREA), the southern city’s population forecasting is one of the most important foundations for determining housing demand and planning urban space.
Life insurance market sees 4.3% growth in new policies
Investment-linked insurance accounted for 41.5% of newly issued policies.
Vietnam's top e-commerce platforms pull in over $17bln in 9 months
In Q3 2026, Shopee and TikTok Shop reached near-parity in total market share. The competitive spread between the two dominant players shrank dramatically from nearly 15 percentage points in Q3 2025 to just over 1% in Q3 2026.
Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028
The Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft resolution to the Government proposing special mechanisms to resolve tax compliance bottlenecks, including a 30 to 70 percent reduction in late filing penalties and the cancellation of late payment interest for inactive taxpayers through June 30, 2028.
Deploying "AI Brain," Hanoi aims to cut recruitment and job-seeking time by 30–50%
Artificial intelligence will be deployed to automate candidate screening and job matching, targeting a 30% to 50% reduction in average corporate hiring timelines as well as waiting periods for job seekers.
Da Nang proposes housing subsidies to attract top talent and experts
To build a high-tech and high-value economy, the central coastal city of Da Nang is seeking public feedback on a draft resolution offering substantial housing and accommodation subsidies to domestic and international experts, scientists, and top talents.