Vietnam to act on surge of sugary drinks

Vietnam to act on surge of sugary drinks

Sugar-sweetened beverages in Vietnam may begin to be subject to a special consumption tax later this year, following the potential adoption of amendments to the Law on Special Consumption Tax.
Tax increases must be effective to support beverage groups

Tax increases must be effective to support beverage groups

The beverage manufacturing and trading sector has been making an important contribution to Vietnam’s socioeconomic development and meeting domestic and export consumption needs, ensuring market stability.
Valuable lessons can direct sugary beverage rules

Valuable lessons can direct sugary beverage rules

Tax policy is an effective financial measure to control consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs).
Gains outweigh losses with sugar-sweetened beverage tax

Gains outweigh losses with sugar-sweetened beverage tax

Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages is attracting great attention in Vietnam, with different ideas about the pros and cons.