Though the revised tax administration law passed by the National Assembly takes into account the management of cross-border business, charging taxes on these business activities is not a simple task.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has set the deadline for all schools and hospitals in urban areas go cashless in the next three months.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a foreign air carrier permit from the US Department of Transportation, according to the fightglobal.com.

Vietnam to enhance management of e-commerce activities

The anti-dumping duties imposed on stainless steel has not created a monopoly in the market, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Hanwa Co., a Japanese firm trading in a wide range of products including steels and construction materials, has bought a 65-percent stake in a Vietnamese steel coil maker, according to NNA Japan.

Experts attributed the success in the fight against the dollarization in the economy to the central bank’s effective policies, including the zero percent dollar deposit interest rate and the foreign exchange stability.

Traders of E5 biofuel and biodegradable plastics bags are calling for government incentives to encourage the use of such products.

The market sentiment will remain lateral in September weighed down by global economic and political tensions while trading quiet amid speculations of Q3 corporate earnings.

The reduction of working hours from 48 hours per week to 44 hours will create difficulties for textile and garments enterprises, according to one leading expert.

Vietnam’s total gross domestic product (GDP) may increase by 25.4 per cent per year for 2011-17 period after calculation is revised.

The European Union (EU) began strict phytosanitary inspections on agricultural imports, including those originating from Vietnam, from September 1, according to the Plant Protection Department.

HCM City seeks public-private partnership in infrastructure developmen

Accountability will be key for all importers and all wood products. 

The country was urged to complete the land market to meet requirements and ensure development, experts said.

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has proposed to erase VND12 trillion (US$515 million) out of total VND30 trillion irrecoverable tax debts.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction (DoC) has asked real estate companies, brokers and trading floors in the city to strengthen preventive measures against money laundering and terrorist financing.

Tra fish export continues downward trend

Three leading travel agencies in Vietnam, which own a range of luxury hotels, look set to equitise by the end of next year.

Vietbuild Hanoi 2019 to open next week