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Pandemic-hit HCM City looks to sustain growth momentum this year Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest economic hub in southern Vietnam, aims to sustain growth momentum in the remaining months of 2021 even when it is battling the worst-ever COVID-19 resurgence which began in late May. Data from the municipal Statistics Office, the city’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) grew 5.46 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year. Total retail sales of goods and services reached about 542 trillion VND (23.5 billion USD), up 7.3 percent year-on-year. Budget revenue exceeded 198.56 trillion VND, up 20.7 percent and representing 55.7 percent of the yearly plan. Its Industrial Production Index (IIP) picked up 5.9 percent during the period, with growth seen in all four key industries – food and beverage (1.2 percent), pharmaceutical chemistry (2.6 percent), electronics (15.6 percent), and mechanical engineering (10.7 percent). This year, HCM City sets to achieve … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 25

Conserving the people’s resources advisable By Phan Minh Ngoc The results and effectiveness of government support for the people and businesses should be verified - PHOTO: UYEN VIEN The General Department of Taxation has recently announced the collection of key taxes— such as corporate income tax, luxury tax, value-added tax, and, especially, personal income tax—has all exceeded estimates and targets, being considerably higher than in the same period last year. This news emerged when the pandemic is at its current peak in Vietnam with strict social distancing and lockdown measures implemented across the nation. The now spreading Covid-19 pandemic is aggravating the difficult situation of both the people and the corporate sector that have already been mired in troubles. It is undeniable that the above good news from taxmen has been giving rise to mixed opinions. Some people and companies have even deduced negative thoughts that the authorities have paid more … [Read more...] about Conserving the people’s resources advisable

The headquarters of the State Bank of Viet Nam. The Office of the US Trade Representative will not take any tariff action against Viet Nam. — VNA/VNS Photo Tran Viet The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday issued a formal determination in the Viet Nam Currency Section 301 investigation, under which the agency will not take any tariff action against Viet Nam. A statement by the USTR said the move reflects the agreement reached earlier this week between the US Department of the Treasury and the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV). The determination finds that the agreement between the US Department of the Treasury and SBV provides a satisfactory resolution of the matter subject to investigation and that no trade action is warranted at this time. The USTR, in co-ordination with the US Department of the Treasury, will monitor Viet Nam’s implementation going forward, it said. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai commended Viet Nam for its commitment to addressing the … [Read more...] about US removes tariff threats against Viet Nam