Infrastructure importance emphasised for growth goals

Infrastructure importance emphasised for growth goals

The government has set a new growth goal for this year, with more investment to be poured into key infrastructure projects in an aim to attract more private investment, in addition to further cutting and obliterating business regulations.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passes away

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passes away

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on the afternoon of July 19, after holding the paramount leadership position since 2011.
Circular agro-economy taking flight

Circular agro-economy taking flight

The Vietnamese agro-forestry-fishery sector is building its own circular economy through enhancing international cooperation and multi-sectoral coordination.
Lawmakers study VAT implications

Lawmakers study VAT implications

Some have argued that the National Assembly should increase the existing common VAT rate to swell the state budget, but many enterprises are suffering from lingering difficulties
Vietnam to act on surge of sugary drinks

Vietnam to act on surge of sugary drinks

Sugar-sweetened beverages in Vietnam may begin to be subject to a special consumption tax later this year, following the potential adoption of amendments to the Law on Special Consumption Tax.
Fiscal rigidity a challenge for nation’s economic aspirations

Fiscal rigidity a challenge for nation’s economic aspirations

High-profile international organisations are recommending that the Vietnamese government creates stronger solutions to fuel aggregate demand.
Options outlined for foreign privileges in trade unions

Options outlined for foreign privileges in trade unions

Foreign employees in Vietnam could be allowed to join a trade union in their work as part of a new proposal, but debate persists over the plan’s importance.
Middle East tensions hit inflation goals

Middle East tensions hit inflation goals

Higher oil prices as Middle East tensions rise are expected to undermine Vietnam’s efforts to reach its inflation target this year.
Global aid for energy transition ramps up

Global aid for energy transition ramps up

Vietnam has earned a great deal of financial and technical assistance from the international community in recent months for its energy transition.
Pro-business solutions to build on rising confidence

Pro-business solutions to build on rising confidence

Though there has been a gradual rebound in domestic industrial production, lingering snags have prompted the government to use more pro-business solutions for this year.
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