Enabling progress in public investment disbursement
Major efforts are now focused on meeting annual targets for public investment disbursement given the importance of the capital source and its spillover effects.
Vietnam moves to restructure FDI policies to attract high-quality investment
Under a draft amendment to the Investment Law, the Ministry of Finance proposing expanded market-access conditions and fundamental changes to investment incentives.
Vietnam records 6.3 million active economic establishments nationwide
The FDI sector recorded the highest growth rate, reaching nearly 30,000 enterprises, an 11% increase over 2024 and a 34% jump from 2020.
MoF forecasts $38.2 bln ODA mobilization for 2026–2030 period
According to the Ministry of Finance, foreign borrowing will be managed with a reasonable scale and structure, prioritizing key projects with significant "spillover effects."
Nghe An attracts $2.25bln in FDI in Q1
The central province ranking third nationwide in terms of FDI attraction.
Finance ministry proposes halving environmental tax on fuel
The measure expected to help curb inflation by lowering retail fuel prices.
PM urges finance ministry to effectively mobilize resources for development
The ministry tasked with accelerating the disbursement of public investment and strategic infrastructure capital.
Public investment capital disbursement remains slow
After more than ten months, total disbursed capital reached VND464 trillion ($17.6 billion), accounting for 51.7 per cent of the 2025 plan approved by the Prime Minister.
New tax management model to be applicable to business households
Business households with annual large revenues, exceeding VND3 billion (nearly $114,000) for two consecutive years, will be subject to a personal income tax rate of 17%.
Vietnam cuts export tax on gold jewellery to 0%
The new regulation aims to lower production costs and enhance the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers.
Crypto asset licensing guidelines under review
Regarding businesses that have reportedly registered to open exchanges, the State Securities Commission (SSC) confirmed that, to date, no official registration applications have been received from businesses.
8M public investment disbursement tops $15.5 bln
The figure equal to 46.3% of the PM's target.
Finance Ministry proposes dual support package for business households
According to the proposal, the State will cover 100% of the costs for training courses in business administration, covering topics such as accounting, tax, and human resources for these entities.
Ministry poposes scrapping overseas investment licenses
Abolishing the procedure would significantly cut administrative red tape, saving investors time and money.
15-year land rental exemption proposed for agribusiness
The proposed decree focuses on land rental fee exemptions and reductions for businesses investing in agricultural projects and rural areas.
Finance ministry proposes 2% VAT reduction for first half of 2025
The policy aimed at supporting businesses and stimulating the economy.
Finance ministry cuts 36 types of fees and charges
Cuts in effect from July 1 to December 31 as part of policy support.
Financial sector intensifies inspections to tackle fraud
Penalties of over $1 billion in total proposed.
Nearly $200mln from financial fines to go to the State budget
The finance ministry conducted over 11,300 inspections in the first two months of 2023.
Ten SOEs to have equity of over $5bln by 2025
A target has been set of there being at least 25 State-owned enterprises (SOEs) with equity or capitalization on the stock market in excess of $1 billion, of which ten are to have over $5 billion.