Environmental tax hike rejected

Friday, Sep 15, 2017

The National Assembly Standing Committee has not approved the Ministry of Finance’s proposal to almost triple the environmental protection tax on oil and gas consumption, citing potential harm to consumers.

VINPA supports petrol tax hikes proposed by MoF

Wednesday, Jun 21, 2017

The Viet Nam Petroleum Association (VINPA) has sent a document to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in support of the ministry’s proposal to increase the environmental protection tax on oil and gas consumption.

Environmental protection tax hike hurts firms

Friday, Feb 10, 2017

The Finance Ministry (MoF)’s proposal to almost triple the environmental protection tax on oil and gas consumption would reduce businesses’ competitiveness against foreign firms, according to the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Environmental tax hike a cause for concern

Thursday, Jan 19, 2017

Lao Dong (Labour) and Tin Tuc (News) newspapers discussed the issue with Vu Khac Liem, deputy director of the ministry’s Tax Policies Department and Truong Minh Hoang, vice chair of  the NA Committee for Science, Technology and Environment.

Ministry proposes tax hikes on petrol, plastic bags

Tuesday, Jan 17, 2017

The Ministry of Finance has proposed, in a draft law, to almost triple the environmental protection tax on oil and gas consumption from the current VND3,000 (US$0.13) to VND8,000 per litre.