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Vietnam should learn from international experience before raising beverage tax

By Tung Anh August 27, 2024 | 08:00

Vietnam has been urged to learn from other countries to prevent a shock to businesses and ensure a balance of interests before it raises taxes on alcohol.

Chinese fund latest to own more than 1 per cent stake in VPBank

By Vy Bui August 26, 2024 | 18:42

A Chinese equity fund has become the latest shareholder to own a more than one per cent in VPBank.

Techcombank scoops three prestigious awards by Asian Banking & Finance magazine

By Anh Duc August 23, 2024 | 10:15

Techcombank has won three prestigious awards from financial publication Asian Banking & Finance.

Vietnamese, Lao central banks discuss cooperation in using local currencies in bilateral trade

By VNA August 23, 2024 | 10:08

The State Bank of Vietnam and the Bank of Laos have jointly organised a conference to share experience in promoting the use of respective domestic currencies in bilateral trade and investment cooperation activities to prevent external risks.

SHB accompanies foreign-invested enterprises with separate policies

By Vy Bui August 22, 2024 | 11:15

Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (SHB) is committed to creating the ideal environment for foreign-invested enterprises to scale up their operations.

Tax authorities to put retailers selling through livestreaming under scrutiny

By VNA August 22, 2024 | 10:32

The General Department of Taxation has asked local tax authorities to review and make lists of retailers selling through livestreaming on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Tiktok to carry out risk-based inspections.

Bad debts remained a challenge for banks in H1

By Vinh Thuy August 21, 2024 | 18:25

NPLs continued to grow in the first half of this year, with some banks even witnessing double-digit growth.

VIB programme offers zero interest, zero fees, and more

By Vy Bui August 20, 2024 | 15:32

With VIB’s “Buy now, pay later” programme, credit cardholders can enjoy zero interest and fees, and up to 40 per cent off popular spending categories.

Upgrade vital for market’s future appeal

By Luu Huong August 20, 2024 | 15:13

Experts have emphasised the critical need to upgrade Vietnam’s stock market to emerging status, highlighting its potential to enhance investment ties with Singapore and attract greater global capital.

OMO and T-bill rate cuts to stimulate manufacturing

By Hazy Tran August 20, 2024 | 15:07

The State Bank of Vietnam has simultaneously reduced two key interest rates in the context of decreasing exchange rate pressures in Vietnam, as well as the need to support ongoing business activities.

Full market recovery still out of reach for real estate

By Vy Vy August 20, 2024 | 13:00

Despite the real estate sector’s return to bond issuance in July with attractive interest rates after a three-month absence, a market recovery in the latter half of the year and 2025 is unlikely due to credit risks.