US orders Boeing 787 inspections after LATAM plane plunge
By AFP
August 20, 2024 | 09:40
US regulators said Monday they ordered inspections of pilot seats on hundreds of Boeing 787 planes following a March flight in which the plane's sudden plunge led to passenger injuries.
Tax changes require more scientific basis
By Huong Uyen
August 19, 2024 | 16:00
The Ministry of Finance is set to put more special consumption taxes on several types of drink. Nguyen Van Phung, former director of the Department of Tax Administration for Large Enterprises, spoke to VIR’s Huong Uyen about issues related to the draft law on this type of levy.
Consumer beverage trends must be taken into account
By Hoang Oanh
August 19, 2024 | 14:00
The alcoholic beverage market in Vietnam is undergoing a significant transformation due to new consumer trends and particularly the enforcement of stricter concentration policies. Le Minh Trang, associate director of the Retail Measurement Service at NielsenIQ (NIQ) Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hoang Oanh.
Building a reasonable roadmap for increasing SCT
By Nguyen Thi Cuc
August 19, 2024 | 12:00
After 16 years of implementation, the current Law on Special Consumption Tax (SCT) has achieved significant results, but the amendment of the law is necessary with a specific roadmap to enhance comprehensive alcohol management measures.
Vietnam’s F&B market exciting for expanding Chinese chains
By Hoang Minh
August 19, 2024 | 10:13
Experts warn that Vietnamese food and beverage businesses may face significant challenges due to the formidable economic power, efficient supply chain management, and trend-setting abilities of Chinese competitors.
SCT law options being calculated carefully
By Nguyen Thu
August 19, 2024 | 08:00
Businesses and insiders calling for changes in taxes, particularly in terms of products like beer, need to quantify the impacts on society and industry as a whole.
VIR conference hears beer profits have declined due to controls
By Khanh Linh
August 17, 2024 | 12:25
Beer industry revenues have fallen by 6 per cent across the country and by 11 per cent in six major cities in the last 12 months due to stricter alcohol concentration regulations as well as consumer preferences.
Samsung Vietnam sees 7 per cent increase in export turnover this year
By Nguyen Kim
August 16, 2024 | 17:33
Samsung Vietnam acquired a total export turnover of $33.5 billion in the first seven months of 2024.
SABECO wins at World Beer Awards
By Nguyen Huong
August 16, 2024 | 17:26
SABECO brands have received prestigious awards at the 2024 World Beer Awards.
Big Pharma push back on first Medicare drug price cuts
By AFP
August 16, 2024 | 14:51
Major pharmaceutical companies lashed out following a landmark deal unveiled Thursday to cut the costs of 10 key medicines, with some saying the price-setting process was not transparent.
Supporting plans will sustain science and technology law
By Thuy Nguyen
August 16, 2024 | 14:00
The Ministry of Science and Technology is working on law changes to keep up with the global developments. Bui The Duy, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, talked to VIR’s Thuy Nguyen about how important the alterations will be to future market progress.
New car sales hit yearly high of 29,000 in July
By Thanh Van
August 16, 2024 | 13:31
Vietnam's automobile market recorded its highest growth this year in July, with nearly 29,000 cars delivered to consumers.
Net-zero and AI ambitions face off
By Hoang Minh
August 16, 2024 | 11:00
As Vietnam strides towards becoming a leader in AI, concerns are mounting that rapid technological advancement could come at the expense of its ambition to attain net-zero emissions.
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