Việt Nam establishes steering committee to develop financial hub

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will chair the committee, which will provide strategies to develop regional and international financial centres.

HSBC facilitates five-year green club loan for Gamuda Land

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

HSBC Bank, with Mizuho Bank, SMBC, and United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited, will provide a five-year green club loan to Malaysia-owned Tam Luc Real Estate Corporation.

Special consumption tax to be imposed on petrol to meet environmental goals

Friday, May 09, 2025

Environmental pollution is on the rise, and without imposing a tax on petrol, it will be difficult to change consumer behavior, the minister stated. A special consumption tax on petrol has been in place since 1998.

Moody's Ratings, VNBA work on green finance

Friday, May 09, 2025

The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) and Moody''s Ratings agreed to boost cooperation on green finance through seminars and technical exchanges.

Proposed 20% tax on real estate profits sparks concerns

Friday, May 09, 2025

A proposal to impose a 20-per-cent tax on profits from real estate transfers could negative impacts on the housing market and overall accessibility for homebuyers.

Fuel prices cut again

Thursday, May 08, 2025

Việt Nam’s retail fuel prices were reduced for the second consecutive time from 3pm on May 8, under an urgent directive issued on the same day by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Green finance fuels push for sustainable growth

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025

As Việt Nam accelerates its transition toward a green economy, green finance is becoming a central pillar of the country’s development strategy - essential to unlocking the capital needed to meet its net-zero goals and ensure a just, inclusive shift...

VCCI proposes definitions on developing regional, international financial centres

Friday, Jan 31, 2025

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) say that the draft does not mention large customers who use financial service such as corporations, parent and holding companies.

Finance ministry proposes changes in new personal income tax law

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024

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

Securities clearing regulation amendment proposed

Monday, Oct 28, 2024

The Ministry of Finance has proposed amending a regulation in order to help secure a Vietnamese stock market upgrade to an emerging market.

Private sector key to Việt Nam's green transition: IFC’s insight

Sunday, Oct 13, 2024

Việt Nam News speaks with Thomas Jacobs, International Finance Corporation (IFC) country manager for Việt Nam, Cambodia, and Laos, about the private sector''s role in Việt Nam''s green transition.

100 most valuable Vietnamese brands on the limelight

Saturday, Oct 12, 2024

This year’s Brand Finance Vietnam 100 Report was also released to provide a comprehensive picture of the valuations.

Family tax deduction rate under review: MoF

Friday, Sep 27, 2024

Given the evolving economic landscape and changes in living standards, The Ministry of Finance is conducting a comprehensive review and assessment of the Personal Income Tax Law, which includes the consideration of family circumstance deductions.

Ministry proposes service fees for securities sector

Friday, Sep 13, 2024

Service fees would apply to the Việt Nam Stock Exchange, its subsidiaries and the Việt Nam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation.

Green finance critical to realise green growth targets: conference

Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024

A conference held by the Economy and Forecast Magazine on Tuesday in Hà Nội learned that Việt Nam needs huge resources to achieve green growth targets.