support to continue in form of vat cut

Support to continue in form of VAT cut

Many types of goods and services currently subject to a 10 per cent VAT rate are to continue being eligible for a 2 per cent reduction in this type of tax, which is scheduled to get the official thumbs-up from the legislature in late June.
preparedness crucial in safeguarding banking sector

Preparedness crucial in safeguarding banking sector

Banks are inherently fragile, it is therefore unavoidable that banks face turmoil periodically. Patrick Lenain, CEP senior associate, analyses how to limit the global banking stress impacts in Vietnam’s banking system.
hanoi ready for official construction of ring road no4

Hanoi ready for official construction of Ring Road No.4

Hanoi is urgently speeding up the progress of sub-projects of the Ring Road 4 - Hanoi Capital Region project so that it can start the official construction of the important road in June, according to the Hanoi Management Board for Traffic Infrastructure Investment and Construction Projects.
struggling global outlook dampens growth prospects

Struggling global outlook dampens growth prospects

The National Assembly has asked the government to apply more sturdy solutions to boost economic growth currently slowing down.
committed to a bold and seamless service

Committed to a bold and seamless service

With a relentless commitment to empowering traders and staying at the forefront of innovation, Exness sets itself apart through its unparalleled product offerings and strategic expansion plans. Damian Bunce, Chief Customer Officer for Exness, shared with VIR’s Celine Luu the advantages Exness provides to its clients and the company’s vision for the South East Asian and global market.
keppel land invests 138 million in two residential projects with khang dien

Keppel Land invests $138 million in two residential projects with Khang Dien

Keppel Corporation Ltd. (Keppel) and Keppel Vietnam Fund (KVF), jointly known as the Keppel Consortium, have entered into binding agreements to acquire a 49 per cent interest in two adjacent residential projects in Thu Duc City from the Khang Dien Group for an aggregate consideration of approximately $138 million.
vietnamese pho among worlds 100 most popular dishes tasteatlas

Vietnamese Phở among world’s 100 most popular dishes: TasteAtlas

Phở, a Vietnamese noodle soup sold on almost all street corners in Vietnam, has found itself in 34th place on a list of the 100 most popular dishes in the world compiled by international food magazine TasteAtlas.
broken rice ranks second among top 100 most tasty rice dishes in asia by tasteatlas

Broken rice ranks second among top 100 most tasty rice dishes in Asia by TasteAtlas

Vietnam’s broken rice (locally known as com tam) was chosen the second place among the top 100 most tasty rice dishes in Asia by TasteAtlas, the home of local food, traditional restaurants, and authentic recipes, in March this year.
temporary prices set for two transitional wind power projects

Temporary prices set for two transitional wind power projects

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) recently approved temporary electricity prices for two wind power plants among 31 applications.
building on cooperation towards common prosperity

Building on cooperation towards common prosperity

With open and transparent attraction policies and a favourable, stable, and constantly improving business environment, Vietnam has gained many achievements in attracting foreign investment.
antler summit 2023 showcasing the top startups in asean

Antler Summit 2023: showcasing the top startups in ASEAN

Antler, a global early-stage venture capital (VC) firm that invests in the defining technology companies of tomorrow, hosted its inaugural “Antler Summit” at Google's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore on May 17.
co to islands hold huge potential for tourism development

Co To islands hold huge potential for tourism development

With 30 islets, Co To island district off Quang Ninh province is considered among the 10 most beautiful islands for tourism in Vietnam. The islets boast long coastlines, smooth white sand, spectacular landscapes and sea breezy cool temperatures.
electrification under spotlight at ho chi minh citys autotech and accessories 2023

Electrification under spotlight at Ho Chi Minh City’s Autotech and Accessories 2023

The Autotech and Accessories 2023 trade show has opened its doors to more than 300 booths showcasing a diverse range of products in the automobile, motorcycle, and electric vehicle (EV) industries.
potential still out of reach for aviation enterprises

Potential still out of reach for aviation enterprises

Vietnam’s airport network is currently being expanded and upgraded in order to better meet international standards on the ability to receive aircraft and in many other criteria.
tracking germanys investment journey in vietnam

Tracking Germany’s investment journey in Vietnam

The first German investments flowed into Vietnam shortly after the country opened its doors to foreigners