Việt Nam News

Asian governments rush emergency measures after oil prices jump 25% amid Iran war, with South Korea capping fuel prices and Japan weighing reserve releases.

Tax authorities will run an intensive information and support campaign to guide small businesses in implementing the policies, including filing and paying taxes under the principle of self-declaration and self-payment.

The Hải Phòng facility will be developed in phases, with full operations expected by 2028, subject to regulatory approvals.

Authorities in An Giang Province have tightened supervision over mineral extraction to serve strategic infrastructure projects and preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2027 summit, aiming to prevent resource losses, environmental fallout and profiteering under the guise of urgent construction demand.

The policy comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which has begun to affect global energy markets.

The industry and trade ministry proposes using the Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund to curb sharp petrol and diesel price rises that could threaten inflation control and economic stability.

Tax authorities have warned that some businesses asking customers to pay only in cash may be attempting to conceal revenue and evade taxes.

Although the mandatory roadmap for biofuel blending will take effect from June 1, Việt Nam should consider accelerating the use of biofuel-blended petrol in response to increasingly complex geopolitical developments affecting global energy supplies, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân said at a conference on March 9.

Idle money from the people is expected to flow more into banks amid rising deposit interest rates.

The customs authority said it will intensify monitoring of revenue sources, tighten control over customs valuation, origin and tax policies, and strengthen risk analysis to prevent tax evasion and revenue losses.

Party leader Tô Lâm said Việt Nam always values and creates favourable conditions for US energy corporations to invest and operate in the country, bringing tangible benefits to the people and businesses of both nations while contributing to the development of bilateral ties.

Fuel firms are diversifying import sources, boosting domestic production and preparing contingency reserves to ensure stable supply amid global energy market volatility.

The dramatic drop in the primary index saw the market's total capitalisation evaporate by more than VNĐ700 trillion (US$27 billion).

Shareholders now have two options to obtain their share ownership certificates: they can either visit Artex's headquarters to complete the necessary procedures in person or authorise another individual to do so on their behalf.

A VRT representative said the adjustment had been carefully considered to partly share the burden of rising fuel costs while still ensuring service quality as well as safe and stable operations.

In the first two months of the year, rice exports reached 1.3 million tonnes valued at $599.3 million, up 5 per cent in volume but down 11.2 per cent in value compared with the same period last year.

Xanh Phú Quý offers a comprehensive financial solution that combines life protection with the potential for long-term asset growth through professionally managed investment funds, with a premium payment period starting from just five years.

The route will operate five flights per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays using Airbus A321 aircraft.