ODA funds slow in disbursement

ODA funds slow in disbursement

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang has said that many projects have reached the end of their ODA loan agreements but have not fully disbursed the funds.
Vietnam plans to pilot carbon credit exchange by late 2026

Vietnam plans to pilot carbon credit exchange by late 2026

Vietnam will pilot its first carbon credit exchange by late 2026, a key step towards building a national carbon market and advancing its net-zero goal.
Vietnamese government sets ambitious growth and income targets for 2026

Vietnamese government sets ambitious growth and income targets for 2026

The government is planning for strong economic growth and higher per-person income by the end of 2026.
Provisional steps made towards legislative reform

Provisional steps made towards legislative reform

On June 24, the National Assembly (NA) took a significant step towards legal reform by passing Resolution No.206/2025/QH15, introducing a mechanism to address some legal issues.
National Assembly's Resolution on International Financial Centre issued

National Assembly's Resolution on International Financial Centre issued

The resolution also aims to create an attractive environment for investment in the financial service sector to promote investment ..
Vietnam making headway in US tariff talks

Vietnam making headway in US tariff talks

DPM Nguyen Hoa Binh has expressed optimism over US tax talks, expecting to prevent a 46 per cent tariff imposition.
Minister of Finance: Supporting business development by both institutions and resources

Minister of Finance: Supporting business development by both institutions and resources

National Assembly deputies discussed solutions to support businesses and encourage the private sector to participate in infrastructure investment on June 18.
Stable businesses the goal as VAT rate expected to stay

Stable businesses the goal as VAT rate expected to stay

Despite causing a dent in the state budget, the continuation of an 8 per cent VAT rate until the end of 2026 will help enterprises save costs and may be considered for likely prolongation.
All challenges to be addressed to assist struggling companies

All challenges to be addressed to assist struggling companies

The slow recovery of the business community has prompted the National Assembly to urge the government to take more drastic action to assist struggling enterprises.
Crackdown in store for bogus firms

Crackdown in store for bogus firms

Changes to the Law on Enterprises have been suggested to cover sanctions for different violations that would create a fairer business climate.
VAT cut set to continue on through to summer

VAT cut set to continue on through to summer

Though the continuation of a 2 per cent VAT reduction for the first half of 2025 can dent the state budget, there are calls to extend the policy throughout the year, which the government remains cautious about.
New DPMs tasked with nation’s safeguarding

New DPMs tasked with nation’s safeguarding

Vietnam’s government apparatus has been consolidated with new deputy prime ministers amid the country making efforts to reach higher growth.
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
Confidence boost priority for business

Confidence boost priority for business

The poor performance of the business community has prompted the National Assembly to urge the government to amplify its policies to support struggling enterprises.
Measures taken to stabilise foreign exchange market: SBV Governor

Measures taken to stabilise foreign exchange market: SBV Governor

Hanoi - Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong on May 29 said that the central bank is closely following market moves and implementing measures to stabilse exchange rates and foreign exchange market as the Government has directed.
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