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Lawmakers weigh 2% revenue tax vs 20% profit tax for property sales

The 2 percent personal income tax (PIT) on property sale revenue is simple and easy to apply, while the 20 percent tax on profit ensures fairness: gainers have to pay tax, while losers don’t have to.

Construction ministry reports shortage of affordable housing in 2021-23

The real estate market in the 2021-2023 period faced numerous challenges, including a supply shortage, imbalanced product structure, and a shortage of social housing and homes for low- and middle-income earners.

Experts urge taxing sugary drinks to reduce health risks

Experts have called for taxing sugary drinks to protect public health as sugar consumption from soft drinks has become an alarming issue, especially among children.

HCM City retail property market faces challenges

The affordable and mid-range segments will remain pivotal in the city's retail property this year, experts said.

Samsung, Intel brace for Trump’s 46% tariff in Vietnam

New U.S. import taxes may push up product prices, reduce orders, and spark strategic shifts in FDI tech manufacturing.

Vietnam stock market sees major foreign outflow after U.S. tariff shock

Over USD 125 million was sold off by foreign investors amid global policy changes - yet officials say Vietnam’s fundamentals remain strong.

Vietnam experts: Don’t chase gold highs - invest in long-term growth

Gold prices spiked to new records following U.S. tariff announcements, but experts warn of potential pullbacks amid rising profit-taking pressure.

New government task force to tackle U.S. tariff impact on Vietnam

Led by Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son, the inter-ministerial group will monitor U.S. trade shifts and coordinate national responses to protect Vietnamese exports.

Vietnamese businesses turn abroad for IP protection due to red tape

Faced with years-long wait times and complex procedures, many Vietnamese enterprises are registering intellectual property in foreign countries to stay competitive.

Nam Dinh textile factory eliminates coal-fired boilers, shifts to biomass

A Korean investor has spent $2.7 million to remove coal-fired boilers at a textile dyeing factory in Nam Dinh, fully transitioning to biomass boilers using rice husk pellets.

Pricing expert calls for closing of loopholes in petroleum market

A number of petroleum distributors have been prosecuted recently, reflecting the serious problems that exist in the petroleum market. Closing legal loopholes will be necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the market.

Investors are pouring money into silver market

The silver market is emerging in Vietnam and could bring profitability higher than gold and real estate in 2024, but there are many risks.

Navigating gold investments amid volatile market predictions for 2025

Experts are forecasting that gold prices in Vietnam could rise to 93 million VND ($3,600) per tael in 2025, driven by global market trends and economic uncertainties. But what’s the best time to buy or sell?