As global competition for FDI intensifies, Vietnam continues to enhance its appeal to multinational investors, backed by competitive advantages, an improving business environment and policy reforms …
Vietnam to implement cigarette excise tax from 2027, gradual hike to follow
HANOI, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Vietnam will introduce an absolute excise tax on cigarettes starting in 2027, with rates increasing incrementally to 10,000 dong ($0.38) per pack by 2031 as part of a …
Vietnamese businesses in Laos express confidence in national political system ahead of general elections
The Vietnamese business community in Laos closely follows major political developments at home while contributing to socio-economic development and social welfare activities in Laos.
Vietnam urges people to work from home to save fuel as Iran war disrupts supplies
HANOI, March 10 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s trade ministry has called on local businesses to encourage their employees to work from home as part of efforts to save on fuel amid supply disruptions and price …
Vietnam’s banking brand value surges to 14.7 billion USD in 2026
According to Brand Finance’s Banking 500 2026, Vietnam is represented by 13 banking brands in the global rankings, seven of which demonstrate notable double digit-growth over the past year, reflecting …
Vietnam’s banking brand value surges to 14.7 billion USD in 2026
According to Brand Finance’s Banking 500 2026, Vietnam is represented by 13 banking brands in the global rankings, seven of which demonstrate notable double digit-growth over the past year, reflecting …
Vietnam to remove fuel tariffs amid supply disruption due to Iran war
HANOI, March 9 (Reuters) – Vietnam is planning to remove its import tariffs on fuels to ensure supplies amid disruptions caused by the military conflict in the Middle East, the government said. The …
A former OpenAI and xAI staffer says he burned out in AI labs, so he’s quitting and going back to Vietnam
A former OpenAI and xAI staffer says burnout pushed him to quit frontier AI labs and return to Vietnam to recover.
FPT to Support Vietnam’s Push for Ethical and Responsible AI Innovation
HANOI, Vietnam–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global leading technology corporation FPT announced its participation in the founding of the Ethical AI Committee by Vietnam Software & IT Services Association (VINASA …
Only two working days separate Vietnam’s back-to-back April holidays
Vietnam has two public holiday periods in April, with Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day offering a three-day break from April 25 to 27 and the Reunification Day-Labor Day period stretching four days from …