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Some 18 new laws announced
Most of the new laws, announced by the Presidential Office on July 11, will take effect on January 1, 2026.
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Tax and fee reduction and breaks total $3.67 bln in H1
Of the total, valued added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, personal income tax, and land rental fee extension was estimated at over VND51.3 trillion ($1.95 billion).
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Conditions set for licensing exploitation of common construction materials
To be granted a license for the exploitation of Group IV minerals, organizations and individuals, must meet certain conditions.
Party General Secretary To Lam holds phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump
The two leaders discussed the two countries' relations and tariff negotiations.
Decree on data-driven science, technology, innovation issued
Under the new decree, special incentive mechanisms will encourage data-driven science, technology, and innovation activities.
New decree on business registration issued
Under the Government’s Decree No. 168/2025/ND-CP that took effect on July 1, the Business Registration Agency and other agencies are forbidden to cause trouble for organizations and individuals while receiving dossiers and handling business registration procedures.
A task force set up to steer smart city development
The Task Force is headed by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.
PM instructs measures to boost cooperation with Latin America - Caribbean region
Focus to be made on diversifying products and suppy chains to this market.
The Government's Steering Committee for administrative reform and decentralization established
PM Pham Minh Chinh will serve as Head of the Steering Committee.