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Balancing interests for fair hike to special consumption tax

By Mai Anh August 16, 2024 | 09:12

The roadmap laid out to increase the special consumption tax should be scrutinised to balance the interests of the government, manufacturers, and consumers.

Sudden increase in special consumption tax fails to change consumer behaviour

By Phuong Uyen August 15, 2024 | 12:14

Abrupt tax increases do not alter consumer behaviour, suggesting a need to combine tax measures with administrative approaches.

VBA requests amendments to the draft on special consumption tax

By Hazy Tran August 14, 2024 | 19:04

The VBA has shown support for amending the special consumption tax but has suggested a reduction in the amount of tax to be increased.

A*STAR to team up with Vietnam SuperPort to drive digital logistics

By Thanh Van August 13, 2024 | 19:15

Singaporean public sector R&D agency A*STAR discussed a strategic collaboration on August 12 with Vietnam SuperPort.

Leading businesses key to spurring dual transformation

By Hoang Nhat Phuong Uyen August 13, 2024 | 18:43

The role of pioneering businesses, alongside government policies, is essential for driving systematic and effective dual transformation.

High excitement and trust in tech advancements thanks to AI

By Nguyen Huong August 13, 2024 | 18:40

The findings of Ipsos Vietnam position the country as a dynamic market ready to adopt and benefit from AI, echoing the sentiment across other Asian countries.

Concerted efforts towards public investment acceleration

By Manh Bon August 13, 2024 | 18:34

Despite concerted efforts made by the government, public investment disbursement in July was still below expectations.

Seminar promotes domestic role in developing semiconductor workforce

By Song Huong August 11, 2024 | 09:00

The NIC, Cadence Corporation, FPT, and Tresemi held a seminar on August 9 to promote the role of Vietnamese firms in developing a semiconductor workforce.

National steering committee on semiconductor industry development established

By Nguyen Kim August 09, 2024 | 10:00

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed a decision on August 8 to establish a national steering committee for the semiconductor industry's development.

Cooperation agreement signed for ANARA Binh Tien Resort in Ninh Thuan province

By Huyen Thuy August 08, 2024 | 08:00

ANARA Binh Tien Biosphere Resort in the southern province of Ninh Thuan has signed a cooperation deal with NALUX Development, Binh Tien JSC, and Swiss-Belhotel.

ETC poised to deliver over $5 billion to Vietnam by 2030

By Celine Luu August 08, 2024 | 08:00

The widespread adoption of electronic toll collection systems could generate an extra $5.3 billion in revenue for Vietnam by 2030.

Vietnam and Singapore ink MoU to promote development of stock markets

By Vy Bui August 06, 2024 | 21:48

The Singapore Exchange signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vietnam Exchange to boost the development of Singaporean and Vietnamese stock markets.