Policy and Regulation
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New boost given to support industry
A number of incentives to boost the development of the support industry have been introduced, under a recently approved decree.
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Ministry announces goods exempt from tax under TPP
The Ministry of Finance on November 6 officially announced the list of goods which will enjoy tax reduction when the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is signed and takes effect.
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New policies take effect since October
A series of activities onmanagement of foreigners’ entry and exit,punishment on disclosure of false information, aviation authorities, registration of nationality and rights for aircraft, surveillance
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Ministry of Finance mulls import tax on trucks
There could be a 2 percent to 20 percent increase in import tax on various types of trucks, according to a circular drafted by the Ministry of Finance.
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EVN cuts installation time to 10 days
The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) will reduce installation times for customers to access the medium-voltage transmission network from 18 to 10 business days in response to Government Resolution 19 to i
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Feedback collected for e-commerce development plan by 2020
A workshop took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 18 to collect feedback from provincial authorities and businesses in southern Vietnam on the national master plan for e-commerce development orie
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Central Quang Tri to have new economic zone
The central province of Quang Tri will develop an economic zone in its southeastern area with a view of making it a breakthrough to achieve a robust economic growth.
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New power fees likely next month
The new retail electric tariff will be submitted to the Government for consideration in October, said Dinh The Phuc, deputy head of the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV).
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Export tax on sliced cassava cut
The export tax for sliced cassava was reduced from 5 percent to zero last weekend after the Finance Ministry released Circular No. 141 on revising the tax.
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Changes in new real estate law and new trend of investment
The new real estate law has been in effect for more than a month and it seems to have positive impact on attracting new foreign investments.
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Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement conclusions and new opportunities for enterprises
The EVFTA has been concluded and will create more opportunities for enterprises of the two countries.
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Competitive wholesale power market design approved
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a decision approving a detailed design for the competitive electricity wholesale market, which allows all units owning 30-megawatt (MW) power plants and a
