vat overhaul to boost agriculture prospects

VAT overhaul to boost agriculture prospects

Vietnam is set to revise its existing Law on Value-Added Tax with a reclassification of products in areas like agriculture and fisheries, with the hopes of making them more favourable in performance.
support rises in semiconductor chip development in vietnam

Support rises in semiconductor chip development in Vietnam

In recent times, Vietnam has completed the legal corridor to create conditions prioritising investment and development of semiconductor chips. The Law on Investment and the Law on Corporate Income Tax have added special incentives for high-tech and large-scale projects, including chip production ones.
studies underway to guide vietnams energy transition

Studies underway to guide Vietnam’s energy transition

Vietnam is being encouraged to craft a clear roadmap for the transition of Vietnam’s coal-fired power plants, which are facing risks of closure.
india engages in expo in vietnam to increase trade ties

India engages in expo in Vietnam to increase trade ties

India has been welcomed as the guest of honour country at the 33rd Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2024) organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade from April 3-6 in Hanoi.
wide ranging agreement opens up more diverse trade channels

Wide-ranging agreement opens up more diverse trade channels

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is set to expand its membership. Economist Raymond Mallon talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about implications for Vietnam of expanded membership to include the United Kingdom and other countries.
bac a bank hits award with foreign exchange transaction

BAC A BANK hits award with foreign exchange transaction

Within the framework of the Vietnam FX Awards 2024 held in Hanoi recently, Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (BAC A BANK) was honoured to be granted the award of Top 5 Banks with the largest foreign exchange trading volume in Vietnam on FX matching year 2023 awarded by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).
dutch lady promotes its nutrition mission in vietnam

Dutch Lady promotes its nutrition mission in Vietnam

Vietnam has set the right ambition and actions for its nutrition strategy and vision. The most important task now is to quickly implement it on a larger scale for greater impact. President of FrieslandCampina Asia Corine Tap spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the company’s mission as a world-leading nutrition company through its many brands familiar with Vietnamese consumers including Dutch Lady, Yomost, Friso, and Fristi.
more feasible solutions warranted for growth

More feasible solutions warranted for growth

A new scheme to support enterprises amid ongoing difficulties has been tabled, amid the government finding ways to reach desired economic growth.
credit quality rise heads up business help

Credit quality rise heads up business help

Low growth in credit in the economy has prompted the government to continue taking drastic action in favour of enterprises who are struggling with access to capital.
vietnam continues to be asean highlight

Vietnam continues to be ASEAN highlight

Recovering consumption and production in addition to stronger global goods demand are expected to help Vietnam achieve the highest growth in ASEAN this year.
us considers upgrading vietnams economy status

US considers upgrading Vietnam’s economy status

The US is considering the recognition of Vietnam as a market economy, which means that Vietnamese goods entering the US would avoid many risks caused by trade barriers.
oda continues to play vital role

ODA continues to play vital role

Vietnam is cooperating with Japan on new schemes of official development assistance. Sugano Yuichi, chief representative at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about how these ties will be implemented in 2024 and beyond.
food security tops agenda in new ties with philippines

Food security tops agenda in new ties with Philippines

Vietnam and the Philippines will increase their bilateral trade and investment ties, with a focus placed on rice exports to help ensure food security.
momentous year for us vietnam relations

Momentous year for US-Vietnam relations

Vietnam and the US are beginning to materialise their comprehensive strategic partnership, with economic security cooperation prioritised, particularly in the semiconductor and supply chain ties.
industry 40 era boost via high tech partnerships

Industry 4.0 era boost via high-tech partnerships

Vietnam and the World Economic Forum are boosting cooperation in innovation and Industry 4.0, with the former calling for more support from the latter in attracting high-quality investment.