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Income from digital assets, domain names and licence plates to be taxed

In the draft amended Law on Personal Income Tax, the Ministry of Finance has proposed expanding the list of taxable incomes beyond the 10 categories currently stipulated in existing legislation.

Vietnam earns $3.7 billion from steel exports in H1 2025

Vietnam earned $3.7 billion from exporting 5.66 million tons of steel in the first half of 2025, down 22.5% in value compared to the same period last year.

Vietnam revises rice export laws to boost transparency and farmer income

The government is revising Decree 107 to streamline regulations in rice trading, aiming to stabilize prices and improve livelihoods for millions of farmers.

PM orders urgent action to unblock renewable energy projects

The Prime Minister of Vietnam has issued an urgent directive to clear legal, regulatory, and logistical roadblocks hindering renewable energy projects nationwide.

Farmers break promises as Chinese traders offer higher prices for fruit

Businesses are facing shortages of fruit to provide to their partners as farmers are selling produce to Chinese traders at higher prices, despite prior agreements with the businesses.

China becomes Vietnam’s largest shrimp export market

China has officially surpassed the US to become the largest importer of Vietnamese shrimp, marking a strategic shift amid volatile global trade conditions and rising US tariffs.

Vietnam's economy to remain resilient in 2025, says ADB

Despite a regional slowdown, ADB expects Vietnam’s GDP to grow 6.3% in 2025, backed by robust exports, rising FDI, and strong public investment.

IFC invests $20 million in Vietnam’s leading toll tech firm

The World Bank’s IFC has invested $20 million in Vietnam’s top ETC firm VETC to boost smart traffic infrastructure and digital transport solutions.

Amazon and Vietrade unite to boost global reach of Vietnamese brands

The 'V-Brands Go Global' program will help transform Vietnamese products into global icons.

Tyre firms struggle despite lower rubber prices

The recent decline in natural rubber prices, typically seen as a positive signal for the tyre industry due to reduced input costs, has not brought the expected improvement in profitability.

Capital poured into agriculture, rural areas

Credit growth for agriculture and rural development in Vietnam rose 5.31% in the first half of 2025 compared to the end of 2024, accounting for 23.16% of the country’s total outstanding loans.

Circular economy – key for garment, textile firms to improve competitive edge

The transition to a circular economy model is a mandatory step for Vietnam’s garment and textile industry, billed as a key for the sector to develop sustainably and gain competitive advantage in the future, according to insiders.

Counterfeit crisis at Saigon Square reaches international scrutiny

HCM City recovers nearly US$79 million as counterfeit enforcement targets hotspots like Saigon Square.

Vietnam pushes cross-border e-commerce as pillar of export strategy

In the context of the global digital economy, digital transformation and e-commerce are becoming key drivers helping Vietnam integrate internationally, enhance competitiveness, and expand its export markets.

Vietnam promotes formation of six new digital technology hubs

The Ministry of Science and Technology is accelerating efforts to help six provinces launch centralized digital technology and IT parks.

Hanoi, HCMC, Quang Ninh lead tourism growth in Vietnam’s 2025 revival

Tourism in Vietnam surges with record highs in revenue, visitor numbers, and global recognition.

Vietnam races to fix export block over food safety documentation

Ministry rushes to revise rules after $2.4 million in goods stuck in export limbo.

What defines a fair land price in Vietnam's new era?

Vietnam’s 2024 Land Law signals reform, but land pricing remains complex. A fair price must balance development goals, compensation, and fiscal integrity.

Pi Network’s token price remains unstable amid crypto market surge

In recent days, despite a consistent uptrend in the global cryptocurrency market, the price of Pi Network’s token has remained highly volatile, hovering between USD 0.4 and USD 0.5.

US launches duty reviews on key Vietnamese exports

The US Commerce Department has initiated reviews on Vietnamese products including paper bags, steel nails, and lawn mowers under anti-dumping and countervailing duty laws.