Balancing interests for fair hike to special consumption tax
By Mai Anh
August 16, 2024 | 09:12
The roadmap laid out to increase the special consumption tax should be scrutinised to balance the interests of the government, manufacturers, and consumers.
Home Credit recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia
By Vy Bui
August 15, 2024 | 16:53
Home Credit Vietnam was named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia at the HR Asia Awards 2024 ceremony on August 8.
SeABank secures $30 million convertible loan from Norfund
By Trung Duong
August 15, 2024 | 12:18
SeABank signed a $30 million convertible loan agreement with Norfund on August 13.
Sudden increase in special consumption tax fails to change consumer behaviour
By Phuong Uyen
August 15, 2024 | 12:14
Abrupt tax increases do not alter consumer behaviour, suggesting a need to combine tax measures with administrative approaches.
Phased tax hikes crucial for sustaining business operations
By Celine Luu
August 15, 2024 | 12:13
Proposed tax increases on some beverages have raised concerns, particularly given the ongoing challenges faced by the beverage industry in particular.
Policies could pump in more credit in H2
By Vy Vy
August 15, 2024 | 10:35
Economic growth outlook for the last six months of the year and the influence of international geo-political developments prompt Vietnam to continue maintaining its monetary policy in a flexible manner to reduce lending rates for businesses.
Widespread adoption of digital payments taking hold
By Celine Luu
August 15, 2024 | 10:26
Vietnam’s payment sector is rapidly growing, with significant advancements in mobile money, QR code transactions, and e-wallet services led by dozens of payment intermediary organisations.
Gen Z can be key to stock market advance
By Hazy Tran
August 15, 2024 | 10:00
The golden population base is a driving force behind the development of Vietnam’s stock market, as young Gen Z investors embrace technology to modernise the market and participate in million-dollar trading sessions.
Assessment of non-performing loans so far in 2024
By Hong Dung
August 15, 2024 | 09:51
The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio reached nearly 5 per cent at the end of May. Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung the assessment of NPLs in the first half of 2024.
VBA requests amendments to the draft on special consumption tax
By Hazy Tran
August 14, 2024 | 19:04
The VBA has shown support for amending the special consumption tax but has suggested a reduction in the amount of tax to be increased.
Deposits flowing back into banks
By Hazy Tran
August 13, 2024 | 18:58
Deposits in the banking system are increasing in tandem with rising interest rates, amid a crisis in risky asset investment channels.
Bank bond issuance soars 140 per cent amid debt crisis
By VNA
August 13, 2024 | 16:58
Bank bond issuance has surged to 96.2 trillion VND this year, a surge of 140 per cent from last year, according to MB Securities (MBS).
MB receives double honour from HR Asia
By Hien Nguyen
August 12, 2024 | 21:21
MB was honoured as one of the 'Best Companies To Work For In Asia 2024' along with winning the 'Sustainable Workplace Award' on August 8.
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