reasons outlined for maintaining petrol and aircon tax

Reasons outlined for maintaining petrol and aircon tax

The Ministry of Finance deems it necessary to maintain consumption tax on petrol and air conditioners, as per submitted amendments to the Law on Special Consumption Tax.
bank of china offers support for vietnam to build international financial centres

Bank of China offers support for Vietnam to build international financial centres

Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong received a delegation from the Bank of China (BOC) on March 19 to discuss the development of financial centres.
smes highlight concern over lack of banking loan access

SMEs highlight concern over lack of banking loan access

With smaller enterprises finding it difficult to access bank loans, solutions are being advanced that include loosening credit regulations and providing loans based on future assets.
asia clean capital vietnam receives prestigious awards

Asia Clean Capital Vietnam receives prestigious awards

Two leaders from Asia Clean Capital Vietnam (ACCV) have been recognised with prestigious awards at Green Finance Week 2025 – Asia Edition. The event, organised by FirstVIEW, a leading global business intelligence company, took place on March 5, 2025, in Singapore.
vietnams strategy for semiconductors and ai in the new era

Vietnam's strategy for semiconductors and AI in the new era

At the AI-Semiconductor international conference's policy forum on March 14, the world's leading experts made important suggestions for Vietnam to affirm its position on the global technology map.
ministry of finance to encourage ai and semiconductor rd

Ministry of Finance to encourage AI and semiconductor R&D

Vietnam holds great potential for businesses from all over the world who wish to invest in the semiconductor and AI industries, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Tam.
project vigen to enhance vietnamese language representation in ai

Project ViGen to enhance Vietnamese language representation in AI

The Vietnam National Innovation Centre (NIC) has launched the third annual Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2025 to advance AI development.
mof deputy minister receives special advisor of japan vietnam parliamentary friendship alliance

MoF Deputy Minister receives Special Advisor of Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance

Deputy Minister of Finance Do Thanh Trung held a meeting with Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance on March 12, to discuss and boost the building of the Vietnam-Japan University project.
koreans primed for high tech investment

Koreans primed for high-tech investment

South Korean businesses are expected to put more money into tech fields such as AI, semiconductors, and green energy to make Vietnam a global investment hub.
uob maintains positive outlook for vietnam but risks lie ahead

UOB maintains positive outlook for Vietnam but risks lie ahead

The United Overseas Bank (UOB) has maintained its full-year growth forecast for Vietnam at 7 per cent in 2025, assuming first quarter growth of 7.1 per cent.
vietnam and singapore to build legal framework for capital markets and digital assets

Vietnam and Singapore to build legal framework for capital markets and digital assets

Vietnam and Singapore reached an agreement on March 12 to develop a legal framework for digital asset management.
aisc 2025 vietnams new role in ai and semiconductors

AISC 2025: Vietnam's new role in AI and semiconductors

The 2025 International Conference on AI and Semiconductors (AISC), organised by US-based Aitomactic and the National Innovation Centre (NIC) under Vietnam's Ministry of Finance, will run from March 12-14 in Hanoi.
pacifico energy eyes major wind energy investments in vietnam

Pacifico Energy eyes major wind energy investments in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Nate Franklin, chairman of Pacifico Energy Group from the United States, on March 12 to discuss wind power projects.
robust online retail garners emphasis

Robust online retail garners emphasis

Identifying online sellers will prevent the sale of counterfeit and poor-quality goods, tighten management of e-commerce platforms, and prevent tax losses.
building cryptocurrency regulations in vietnam

Building cryptocurrency regulations in Vietnam

Building cryptocurrency regulations is urgent, with Vietnam integrating deeply into the global economy, especially in digital technologies and digital assets.