MoF wants hike in tax on capital/securities trade income

MoF wants hike in tax on capital/securities trade income

The Ministry of Finance has proposed the Government raise the individual income tax imposed on capital/securities transfer to 2 per cent for trades not registered to the Vietnam Securities Depository and not made on the securities market.
The rules of the race to solar viability

The rules of the race to solar viability

Vietnam is among the world’s fastest growing countries, and it is gearing up to emerge as a big market in the renewable energy sector, as the country shapes new policies to keep pace with its escalating demand for power. Managing partner Dang Duong Anh and associate Vaibhav Saxena of VILAF law firm describe the sector’s coming opportunities and challenges.
Structural export sector changes will continue

Structural export sector changes will continue

Việt Nam posted a surprisingly high 21 per cent year-on-year growth in export value in 2017. Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Đỗ Thắng Hải talks to chinhphu.vn about how this happened, and what 2018 portends.
New trade, auto rules to usher positive changes

New trade, auto rules to usher positive changes

Foreign traders not present in Viet Nam will have the right to export or import under Vietnamese law and international treaties that the country has signed.
Central bank extends forex loan policy

Central bank extends forex loan policy

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has officially extended a policy allowing exporters to take loans in foreign currencies for another year instead of stopping it on December 31 as planned.
New regulations issued over operation of SCIC

New regulations issued over operation of SCIC

The Government has issued two new decrees over the operation mechanism of the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC).
Vietnam firms need trademarks: experts

Vietnam firms need trademarks: experts

Enhancing the capacity of enterprises, especially in creating trademarks, is an important requirement for enterprises to meet consumer demand in domestic and export markets, heard a conference in Ha Noi on Wednesday.
Experts warn Vietnamese investors of bitcoin bubble

Experts warn Vietnamese investors of bitcoin bubble

Investors of bitcoin in particular and cryptocurrencies in general should be aware of the possible risks involved in addition to rapidly increasing profits, experts have warned.
New FDI strategy should focus on domestic sector: experts

New FDI strategy should focus on domestic sector: experts

New strategies to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) must strengthen linkages with domestic enterprises as a lacuna that cannot be ignored anymore, experts say.
All that glitters is not gold when it comes to cryptocurrencies, say experts

All that glitters is not gold when it comes to cryptocurrencies, say experts

"When it comes to ICOs, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is," cautions a market watcher from Deloitte.
Gov’t regulation offers golden opportunity for local auto production

Gov’t regulation offers golden opportunity for local auto production

Under a new decree, used auto imports will have no way to enter Vietnam because of high tariffs and strict requirements on maintenance services, creating a golden opportunity for domestic automobile manufacturers.
Presidential Office announces six new laws

Presidential Office announces six new laws

The Presidential Office announced six new laws at a press conference on December 14.
Law on exhibition okayed as NA sets date for next sitting in 2018

Law on exhibition okayed as NA sets date for next sitting in 2018

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Wednesday agreed in principle on the Government’s regulations on galleries and exhibitions as well as the establishment of Ninh Cường township in the northern province of Nam Định.
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