Controversial draft law on special zones postponed

Monday, Jun 11, 2018

The vote to approve the controversial draft Law on Special Administrative and Economic Units will be postponed until the sixth National Assembly session, to commence in October, instead of the on-going fifth.

Viet Nam bets on success of SEZs

Tuesday, Jun 05, 2018

Viet Nam’s Government has demonstrated its willpower to develop special economic zones (SEZs) which it hopes will spearhead the country’s growth. This issue has been high on the agenda in the face of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), at...

Government vacillates on special economic zones

Monday, May 28, 2018

The Government plans to develop three special economic zones, which it hopes will spearhead the country’s growth. They will be located in the coastal district of Van Don in the northern province of Quang Ninh, Bac Van Phong in the...

Finance ministry opposes high incentives for special economic zones

Wednesday, Aug 30, 2017

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has expressed its disagreement with certain incentive mechanisms for businesses and individuals working in special economic zones in three provinces.

MPI proposes big breaks for special economic zones

Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed major incentives including prolonged income tax exemptions for businesses and individuals working in special economic zones in three provinces.

Gov’t OKs three special economic zones

Monday, Dec 12, 2016

The Government has approved a plan to build three special economic zones (SEZs) to spearhead the country’s growth and exploit local advantages to impel growth there.