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Carlsberg Vietnam delivers Lunar New Year support in central region

January 28, 2026 | 17:19

Carlsberg Vietnam and Huda have delivered 7,500 Tet care packages to underprivileged families across seven provinces in Central Vietnam.

150 years of SABECO: A journey through Vietnam’s brewing heritage

October 20, 2025 | 11:24

To commemorate 150 years of contributing to Vietnam's brewing industry, SABECO launched its "150 Years of a Living Legacy: Ever Growing, Ever Reaching" campaign on September 10.

GBA Oktoberfest 2025 celebrates German-Vietnam ties

September 29, 2025 | 23:52

Hanoi is hosting GBA Oktoberfest 2025, marking 30 years of German Business Association in Vietnam and 50 years of diplomatic ties.

GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam returns with landmark edition

September 07, 2025 | 11:52

GBA Oktoberfest, the biggest German cultural festival in Vietnam, will open at JW Marriott Hotel, Hanoi on September 25-27, marking milestones in bilateral ties and business cooperation.

Sugary beverages to be taxed as NA revises excise law

June 16, 2025 | 16:33

Sugar-sweetened beverages in Vietnam will be subject to a special consumption tax of 8 per cent from January 1, 2027.

Carlsberg Vietnam pledges long-term commitment to the central region

December 02, 2024 | 20:46

Carlsberg Vietnam has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to sustainable development in the central region of Vietnam.

Excise tax change to be considered carefully for all

August 12, 2024 | 11:00

Beer industry leaders have called for proposals to increase excise tax to be carefully considered, with multidimensional impacts assessed to harmonise interests, responsibilities, and feasibility for all parties involved.

Beer industry compelled to adjust to potential tax impact

July 04, 2024 | 15:16

Following a stressful few years of slumping demand, the beer industry is taking on even more challenging times, including the potential impact of special consumption tax, which leaves it finding new ways to prosper.

Alcohol and beer could be subject to 100 per cent special consumption tax

June 14, 2024 | 14:37

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed increasing the special consumption tax (SCT) for alcohol and beer to 100 per cent by 2030.

Is non-alcoholic beer now a priority at Tet?

February 10, 2024 | 22:01

Non-alcoholic beer is becoming increasingly popular among consumers.

Pasteur Street Craft Beer: fusing international expertise with local flavours

December 28, 2023 | 15:49

Pasteur Street Craft Beer has become a familiar name to beer enthusiasts both at home and abroad.

Players take sides in drink tax discussion

March 10, 2023 | 16:00

The beverage sector has called for a delay in Vietnam’s proposed tax increase on alcohol as the industry is at risk from high inflation, increased material costs, and low demand.

Careful consideration required for sugary drink tax

March 10, 2023 | 08:00

In addition to increasing the excise tax on beer, wine, and tobacco, the Ministry of Finance has once again proposed to put sugary drinks into taxable status. Adam Sitkoff, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, spoke to VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the latest proposal.

Alcohol, tobacco and soft drinks face increase in excise tax

February 25, 2023 | 10:15

Alcohol, tobacco and soft drinks are facing an increase in excise tax that the MoF hopes will improve community health and contribute to the budget deficit.