Under Notification No. 499/TB-VPCP dated September 20, 2025, the Prime Minister requested the reduction of fees, charges, and input costs for enterprises in order to maintain economic stability and ensure sustainable growth.
NA discusses amendments to Electricity Law to ensure reasonable, transparent power prices
NA discusses amendments to Electricity Law to ensure reasonable, transparent power prices
The proposed amendments to the Electricity Law aim to institutionalise new Party and State policies on energy security and remove bottlenecks in power planning, investment, investor selection, electricity pricing and the power market.
People's credit funds face six measures if charter capital falls below 80% of legal capital
People's credit funds face six measures if charter capital falls below 80% of legal capital
This requirement is prescribed in Circular No. 40/2026/TT-NHNN prescribing the limits and prudential ratios in the operations of people's credit funds, issued on August 10, 2026.
People's credit funds: 30% cap on short-term funds for medium and long-term loans
People's credit funds: 30% cap on short-term funds for medium and long-term loans
This requirement is prescribed in Circular No. 40/2026/TT-NHNN prescribing the limits and prudential ratios in the operations of people's credit funds, issued on August 10, 2026.
People's credit funds' total deposits must not exceed 20 times equity
People's credit funds' total deposits must not exceed 20 times equity
On August 10, 2026, the State Bank of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 40/2026/TT-NHNN prescribing the limits and prudential ratios in the operations of people's credit funds, effective from November 1, 2026.
Circular No. 40/2026/TT-NHNN: Minimum capital adequacy ratio of 8% for people's credit funds
Circular No. 40/2026/TT-NHNN: Minimum capital adequacy ratio of 8% for people's credit funds
This requirement is prescribed in Circular No. 40/2026/TT-NHNN prescribing the limits and prudential ratios in the operations of people's credit funds, issued on August 11, 2028.
Proposed higher tax on unused land expected to curb speculation, promote efficient land use
Proposed higher tax on unused land expected to curb speculation, promote efficient land use
A proposal to raise taxes on unused land could help prevent speculation, reduce waste and free up valuable resources for socio-economic development. However, questions remain over whether the proposed rate would be effective and how the policy could be fairly implemented.
Ministry proposes expanding English disclosure rules for securities sector
Ministry proposes expanding English disclosure rules for securities sector
Under the proposed plan, all affected entities must fully comply with the English-language disclosure requirement no later than January 1, 2028.
Hanoi offers cash incentive to boost birth rate
Hanoi offers cash incentive to boost birth rate
Hanoi's fertility rate has remained below the replacement level in recent years. The total fertility rate stood at 1.88 children per woman in 2023, 1.86 in 2024 and 1.87 in 2025.
Personal income tax incentives to be offered to AI experts and young talents
Personal income tax incentives to be offered to AI experts and young talents
Experts and young talents working in the fields of data, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation will be entitled to personal income tax exemptions and other special incentives under a recently issued government decree.
Proposed exemption from tax procedure penalties for presumptive taxpayers
Proposed exemption from tax procedure penalties for presumptive taxpayers
Under a draft Government Resolution prepared by the Ministry of Finance, business households and individual businesses paying tax under the presumptive method would not be penalized for certain tax procedure violations.
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