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The VAT reduction, from 10 per cent to 8 per cent, has been having a positive impact on Việt Nam’s economy said the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Phan Tuấn Hùng, Director of the Department of Legal Affairs Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, said many businesses remain confused about the recycling regulations, leading to delays in implementation.

There are vast opportunities for Vietnamese internet businesses, participants were told at Việt Nam's Internet Day 2024 in Hà Nội.

According to the Việt Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), Việt Nam is the world’s largest cinnamon producer with a total plantation area of 180,000 ha and has become the world’s largest exporter of cinnamon products since 2021.

VinFast Auto Ltd., a pure-play electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ending September 30.

With bilateral trade already surpassing US$10 billion, Việt Nam and Canada are well-positioned for further economic growth.

The replacement law is set to be approved by the National Assembly at its 11th session in May 2026.

The 2025 salary survey released by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters showed that 82 per cent of companies plan to adjust and increase salaries next year.

VINACHEM EXPO 2024 opened on Wednesday at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, fostering business exchanges and opportunities for domestic and foreign companies.

PM Chính underscored the importance of private sector leadership in tackling global challenges, from energy security to climate change.

According to organisers, the event will help create trade opportunities, introduce advanced products, materials and technologies, meeting the production and business needs of domestic enterprises.

The Việt Nam - Asia Smart City Conference 2024 will take place from December 2-3 in Hà Nội, with the theme 'Smart City - Digital Economy - Sustainable Development'.

Market breadth was negative, with 177 stocks declining, 105 advancing and 75 remaining unchanged. Liquidity dropped sharply to VNĐ11.3 trillion (approximately US$445 million), down 14.4 per cent from the previous session, marking the lowest level in three weeks.

An Giang is inviting local and foreign investment, with a focus on hi-tech agriculture and tourism, while aiming to boost foreign trade, provincial leaders announced at a conference in HCM City today that showcased the province's investment potential and specialty products.

The Bulgarian President praised the quality and potential of VinFast's electric vehicles in the European market and urged the company to explore collaboration and investment opportunities in Bulgaria.

Việt Nam’s residential market attracts HNWIs and investors, boosted by GDP growth, urbanisation, and its “China+1” role, Knight Frank reports.

The central city of Đà Nẵng is actively collaborating with central ministries and agencies to swiftly implement specific mechanisms and policies for the city’s development, particularly regarding the pilot establishment of a free trade zone (FTZ).

From January 1, 2026, individuals and household businesses earning under VNĐ200 million annually will be exempt from VAT.

Nam Định is expected to have 54 industrial clusters covering a total area of about 5,969 hectares by 2030.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng said 2024 is a year of 5G commercialisation nationwide, but operators still have to invest in 4G infrastructure, which will be important for at least the next five years.