Nguyen Trong Hieu, deputy head of the Institute of Business Studies and Development, said though the fund could not lend to more than 5 percent of the total number of SMEs in the country, it is still a major step in supporting startups, which are struggling to access bank credit. … [Read more...] about Banks out of loop, government fund to lend directly to startups
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Reference exchange rate up 4 VND on January 15
Hanoi (VNA) - The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 23,136 VND per USD on January 15, up 4 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/-3 percent, the ceiling rate applied to commercial banks during the day is 23,829 VND/USD and the floor rate, 22,442 VND/USD. The opening hour rates at some commercial banks slightly fluctuated. At 8:25 am, Vietcombank listed the buying rate at 23,950 VND/USD and the selling rate at 23,160 VND/USD, both unchanged from January 14. BIDV listed the buying rate at 22,980 VND/USD, up 10 VND, and the selling rate at 23,160 VND/USD, down 10 VND. Meanwhile, Vietinbank added 5 VND to both rates, at 22,923 VND/USD (buying) and 23,166 VND/USD (selling)./. … [Read more...] about Reference exchange rate up 4 VND on January 15
Vietnamese firms connect with potential partners at Singapore forum
The country’s young start-up ecosystem now consists of some 3,000 companies, one-third of which are engaged in the technology sector, she said, adding that the Government is also working hard to create the best possible conditions for start-ups to grow and stretch their reach to the world. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firms connect with potential partners at Singapore forum
Former Sagri official dies
Nguyen Thanh My, who was out on bail to serve an investigation into the violations at Sagri, has died - PHOTO: THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY HCMC - Nguyen Thanh My, former deputy head of the planning and investment division at State-owned company Saigon Agriculture Incorporated (Sagri), died of a disease while he was out on bail to serve an investigation into alleged violations of regulations on the management and use of State assets at the company. … [Read more...] about Former Sagri official dies
Steam, Netflix do business in Vietnam without paying taxes
Regarding the tax policy applicable to these platforms, experts said the basis for tax calculation is according to Circular No. 103/2014/TT-BTC. Accordingly, owners of Steam and Netflix are considered foreign business organizations that do not have a permanent establishment in Vietnam, or have income generated in Vietnam. Therefore, these are subject to contractor tax, including specific taxes such as value added tax (VAT), corporate income (CIT), personal income tax (PIT) ... … [Read more...] about Steam, Netflix do business in Vietnam without paying taxes