Vietnam steps up tax code clean-up, helps businesses resume operations with clear legal status
Economy 17:16 05/09/2026Nearly 95,000 tax codes were deactivated in the first eight months of 2026, while more than 3,000 were restored for businesses returning to production and business, as Vietnam steps up a nationwide campaign to clean up tax data.
Vietnam sees strong business formation amid high market exits in January–August
Economy 14:39 05/09/2026Nearly 206,400 businesses entered or re-entered the Vietnamese market in January–August 2026, while nearly 157,400 temporarily suspended operations, awaited dissolution or completed dissolution procedures, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Former Bamboo Airways chairman barred from leaving Vietnam over airline’s tax debt
Economy 17:21 04/09/2026Le Thai Sam, former chairman of Bamboo Airways, has been temporarily barred from leaving Vietnam as the carrier owes VND440.6 billion (US$16.7 million) in taxes.
Why Vietnam's flashiest TikTok influencers are falling to the taxman
In-Depth 12:48 19/08/2026In the traditional world of organized crime, the golden rule is simple: stay in the shadows. But in the neon-lit era of Vietnamese social media, a new breed of 'celebrity' has turned that logic on its head.
Vietnam tightens tax reporting rules for foreign-linked entities, fines violators up to $3,800
Economy 10:53 15/08/2026Taxpayers, foreign-linked businesses, banks, and related organizations in Vietnam may face fines of up to VND100 million (US$3,800) for failing to provide accurate, complete, or timely information to tax authorities.
Ho Chi Minh City financial center offers zero corporate tax until 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 09:44 12/08/2026Businesses operating in incentivized sectors at the Ho Chi Minh City International Financial Center (VIFC-HCMC) can enjoy a zero corporate income tax rate until 2030, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Huan, vice-chairman of the executive board of the center, told an investment promotion conference held on Tuesday.
Ho Chi Minh City tax agency launches AI-powered call center to remind taxpayers of debts, exit bans
Ho Chi Minh City 22:00 08/08/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered call center to remind taxpayers about outstanding debts and notify them of temporary exit bans, aiming to prevent residents from discovering such restrictions only upon arriving at airports.
Ho Chi Minh City targets 9,000 semiconductor workers by 2030, considers tax breaks for experts
Ho Chi Minh City 19:59 22/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to train at least 9,000 workers with university degrees or higher for the semiconductor industry by 2030 while considering a US$5 million fund and five-year personal income tax exemptions for experts to strengthen the city's semiconductor workforce and attract high-level talent.
Ho Chi Minh City taxman targets dental clinics, beauty services, retailers
Ho Chi Minh City 15:02 07/07/2026Tax authorities in Ho Chi Minh City will step up inspections of industries considered to pose higher tax compliance risks, including restaurants, retail businesses, dental clinics, healthcare providers, and beauty services, as part of a broader effort to meet the city's ambitious 2026 revenue target.
Australia set for bold housing tax overhaul, budget deficit to narrow
World 11:24 12/05/2026SYDNEY - Australia is expected to deliver a narrower than forecast budget deficit on Tuesday as it banks commodity-driven revenue windfalls, while also unveiling the most significant property tax reforms the country has seen in decades.
Vietnam parliament approves zero taxes on fuel through June
Vietnam News 10:49 12/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) has passed a landmark resolution reducing taxes on gasoline and oil to zero until the end of June in a bid to stabilize domestic fuel prices amid volatile global energy markets.
Vietnam proposes 20% tax on profit from unlisted share transfer
Economy 17:18 30/03/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is proposing a 20-percent tax on profits from transfers of shares in unlisted companies, in a move to clarify the distinction between off-exchange equity deals and listed securities trading.
