VN hopes to tax overseas sellers on e-commerce platforms

The Vietnamese tax watchdog hopes to tax sellers based in foreign countries but operating e-commerce business in Việt Nam.

Health ministry launches e-portal for prices of medical equipment

The Ministry of Health launched an electronic portal to publicise the prices of medical equipment at a ceremony on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

Foreign tech firms eye big investments in VN More tech could be coming to Việt Nam soon as foreign enterprises demonstrate an appreciation for the country's attractive investment environment. 

MoIT urges plastic producers to apply for anti-dumping duty exemption The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged plastic producers to apply for exemptions from anti-dumping duty on the ministry’s public service e-portal.

MoF launches national open budget portal

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the open portal for state budget at https://ckns.mof.gov.vn in Hà Nội yesterday.

Vietnamese rice prices among highest in the world: association VFA’s updates on August 14 showed Việt Nam’s 5 per cent broken white rice was traded at US$493-497 per tonne, compared to $473-477 of the same type of Thailand, $423-427 of Pakistan and $378-382 of India.

Ministry considers allowing bets via e-wallets, telecommunications accounts

The Ministry of Finance is drafting an amendment to the decree on business of betting on horse racing, greyhound racing and international football, which would allow the payment of bets via e-wallets or telecommunication accounts.

Tax audit faces challenges in fourth industrial resolution

Despite gaining some achievements in the application of information technology (IT), the tax audit sector is facing challenges amid the fourth industrial resolution.

Việt Nam to have trade defence early warning system by 2025

Việt Nam plans to develop an early warning system for trade defence by 2020, aiming to promote sustainable exports.

Finance ministry to provide legal support to SMEs The Ministry of Finance has issued a plan to provide legal consultancies to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) this year with focus on tax, customs, securities, price and insurance regulations.