Japanese retailers Aeon and Sumitomo have planned to expand their networks in Vietnam, Nikkei Asia reported on May 5.
New tax rules for property sales could reshape Vietnam’s housing market
Currently, Vietnam levies a 2% tax on the total transaction value, regardless of whether the seller earns a profit or incurs a loss. This means sellers must pay 2% of the property’s declared value as …
‘Victory of faith’, Vietnamese celebrate 50 years since end of Vietnam War
Thousands celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, in what the country’s communist leader said was a “victory of faith”.
Vietnam launches long-awaited new trading system, moves closer to market upgrade
HANOI] Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), on Monday (May 5), officially rolled out the most comprehensive infrastructure overhaul to date. This will serve as a foundational step for it to …
President invites Vietnam’s Vingroup to invest in Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a state visit to Vietnam, extended an open invitation to Vietnam’s leading conglomerate, Vingroup, to explore investment opportunities in Sri La …
President invites Vietnam conglomerate and EV maker Vingroup to invest in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has invited top Vietnam conglomerate Vingroup to invest in the island during a meeting in Hanoi, a government statement said.
Vietnam keeps growth target at 8% despite tariff challenges
HANOI] Vietnam’s prime minister said the nation’s economic growth target remains unchanged this year despite the many challenges it faces, as the threat of US tariffs creates uncertainty for exporters …
India to benefit at the expense of China amid tariffs: Mark Mobius
Mark Mobius, Chairman of Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, shares his bullish view on India, Brazil, Vietnam and Taiwan in emerging markets, as well as Japanese trading houses in the long run.
Vietnam PM says U.S. tariffs negatively affect global economy
U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs are negatively affecting the global economy, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Monday.
Vietnam’s two largest cities see surge in foreign visitors during Reunification Day holiday
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam’s two largest metropolises, witnessed an increase in foreign tourists during the five-day holiday to celebrate Reunification Day and Labor Day (April 30-May 4).