Beverage businesses seek delay in special consumption tax increase

Beverage businesses seek delay in special consumption tax increase

Companies in Vietnam’s beverage industry are asking for a delay to a special consumption tax increase to enable them time to recover from a difficult period.
Vietnam increases investment road between Phap Van-Cau Gie Expressway and Beltway 3

Vietnam increases investment road between Phap Van-Cau Gie Expressway and Beltway 3

The linking road between Phap Van-Cau Gie Expressway and Beltway No.3 will have its investment increased from $110 million to nearly $141.3 million, with the funding coming from Hanoi’s budget.
Import-export firms fear possible rise in terminal handling charge

Import-export firms fear possible rise in terminal handling charge

Import-export businesses in Vietnam are worrying about a possible increase in terminal handling charges by shipping lines.
Fuel price hike not the only choice: experts

Fuel price hike not the only choice: experts

Import tax cut and the suspension of stabilisation fund feeding will help preventing local retail prices of fuel from rising too much, said experts.
AIA reports record 2011 new business growth

AIA reports record 2011 new business growth

AIA Group has just announced record new business results for the year ended November 30, 2011 with impressive figures.
Milk, cosmetic products to cost more from next month

Milk, cosmetic products to cost more from next month

Although consumer spending after Tet Lunar New Year is still relatively low in markets and retail stores across the country, milk and cosmetic producers are preparing to increase prices on many of their products from next month.
Agricultural export value rises by over 30 per cent

Agricultural export value rises by over 30 per cent

The agricultural, forestry and fishery industries gained a year-on-year increase of 30.6 per cent in export value for the first 11 months of this year, reaching $22.6 billion, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Free Trade’s future impacts on Vietnam’s outlook

Free Trade’s future impacts on Vietnam’s outlook

The Vietnamese economy’s impressive decade-long performance is partly due to improved trade policies centred on trade liberalisation with greater international economic integration.