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What’s in The Saigon Times Weekly this week?

Focus: Redefining Fairness For PIT: In the latest proposed revision of Vietnam’s personal income tax (PIT) policy, the Ministry of Finance suggests increasing personal...

Taxing real estate

The Ministry of Finance has proposed amending the method for calculating personal income tax on real estate transfers, shifting from a flat 2% tax...

Orientation for amending land policy

As land—a vital national resource for development—continues to be placed at the center of the Party’s leadership, it is not only a strategic decision...

The benefits of turmeric and saffron

Having the same name in Vietnamese (nghệ), turmeric and saffron are different in terms of origin, characteristics and uses. Turmeric (Curcuma longa, nghệ vàng in...

Motorbikes take a sharp turn

The upcoming ban on gasoline-powered motorbikes within Hanoi’s Ring Road 1, combined with HCMC’s push to electrify ride-hailing services next year, is poised to...

A financial ecosystem for gold trading

While reforms to the mechanisms for gold bar production and importation are essential, they are insufficient on their own. To effectively unlock the vast...

Coffee price and stockpile

The forward coffee price and the domestic coffee market have continued to plunge. A coffee stockpile will certainly significantly affect market prices. This story...

Catalysts behind the upswing

Following a tumultuous journey, the VN-Index officially broke past the 1,500-point mark on July 18, returning to its historic peak seen in 2021–2022. This...

What’s in The Saigon Times Weekly this week?

Focus: Taxing Real Estate: The Ministry of Finance has proposed amending the method for calculating personal income tax on real estate transfers, shifting from...

Identification of goods “Made in Vietnam”

Although the phrase “Made in Vietnam” appears widely on product packaging, Vietnam has yet to establish an official set of criteria to determine the...

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