Mixed excise regime for tobacco recommended at conference

A mixed excise regime with a suitable roadmap is a reasonable way to increase the special consumption tax on tobacco, a conference titled “Special consumption tax – Harmonising the State budget and business development” heard in Hà Nội.

Market's appeal to foreign investors remains high

The stock market rose for six straight weeks in a row last week, while liquidity posted a second weekly loss. However, net inflows from foreign investors in both main exchanges were seen as positive signs for the market. 

Hà Nội seeks to facilitate UKVFTA implementation

The city will also help local businesses join sector linkages, create value chains and supply chains with the participation of UK businesses to take advantage of the UKVFTA while encouraging the UK-invested businesses to team up with local firms to build and develop these supply chains.

Hà Nội's Ring Road No 4 project to start in 2023

The government has requested three localities of Hà Nội, Hưng Yên and Bắc Ninh to establish, verify, appraise and approve the component projects before January 31, 2023 and ensure to start construction before June 30, 2023.

Export growth may be slower than expected in Q2: HSBC

Despite a less rosy external picture, the domestic economy continued to gain traction. Retail sales growth hit a record high of over 55 per cent year-on-year, according to HSBC report “Vietnam at a glance – The old playbook” released on Wednesday.

Tourism businesses struggle to get cut-rate loans

Struggling tourism businesses in HCM City are in dire need of credit to recover but are finding it very difficult to access the subsidised loans under the Government’s Decree 31 that took effect in May, according to the city Department of Tourism.

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