Vietnam, Solomon Islands hold negotiations on bilateral treaty and cooperation
Vietnam’s Central Party Secretary and Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung held negotiations with Solomon Islands Foreign and External Trade Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka during the latter’s official visit to Vietnam from 11–13 November, marking
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OECD publishes tax information exchange peer review findings for Eswatini, Jordan, Vietnam
The OECD has unveiled new peer review reports on tax information exchange for Eswatini, Jordan, and Vietnam on 10 November 2025. The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (Global Forum) published the peer
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Vietnam: MoF releases pillar 2 tax procedures, forms
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has issued Decision 3563/QD-BTC introducing new tax administrative procedures and forms on 21 October 2025, under the management of the Tax Management Department of Large Enterprises, in line with Decree
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Vietnam: MoF introduces revenue-based tax rules for business households
Vietnam replaced the presumptive tax with a self-declaration system for business households. The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Decision No. 3389/QĐ-BTC on 6 October 2025, confirming that the presumptive tax collection
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US: Trump administration signs trade deals on rare-earth and critical minerals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam
The US has signed trade and critical minerals agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam to address trade imbalances and secure alternative rare earth supply chains amid China’s export restrictions. The Trump Administration has
See MoreVietnam seeks update tax treaty with Singapore
Vietnam and Singapore officials met on 21 October 2025 to discuss updating the 1994 Income Tax Treaty, aiming to boost investment and strengthen economic ties. Vietnam and Singapore officials met on 21 October 2025 to discuss bilateral
See MoreVietnam: MoF introduces procedures and forms for Pillar 2 minimum tax compliance
The newly approved administrative procedures and forms go into effect on 21 October 2025. Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued Decision No. 3563/QD-BTC on 21 October 2025, approving the administrative procedures and related forms under
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Vietnam joins global forum’s Asia initiative as 18th member
Vietnam becomes the 18th member, endorsing the Bali Declaration to strengthen tax transparency and resource mobilisation. Vietnam became the 18th member of the Asia Initiative by endorsing the Bali Declaration, a call to enhance the use of tax
See MoreCyprus, Vietnam to sign income tax treaty
Cyprus and Vietnam have been negotiating for an income tax treaty since 2015. Officials from Cyprus and Vietnam have agreed to sign an income tax treaty on 8 September 2025, which has been under negotiation since 2015. The latest development
See MoreVietnam: Government issues decree on Pillar 2 global minimum tax implementation, includes compliance
The Decree outlines Vietnam’s Pillar 2 global minimum tax rules for MNEs, including IIR and QDMTT, specifying notification, registration, and reporting deadlines. Vietnam’s government announced that it has issued Decree No. 236/2025/ND-CP,
See MoreBhutan, Vietnam to negotiate for tax treaty
Bhutan and Vietnam held talks from 18–22 August 2025, expressing interest in negotiating an income tax treaty to boost economic cooperation. Officials from Bhutan and Vietnam met during a state visit from 18-22 August 2025, according to a joint
See MoreVietnam, Angola to advance tax treaty negotiations
The treaty would be the first between the two countries and requires finalisation, signing, and ratification to take effect. The presidents of Vietnam and Angola have signed a joint statement to expedite negotiations for an income tax treaty and
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Korea (Rep.), Vietnam agree to strengthen economic cooperation
South Korea and Vietnam have agreed to deepen economic and strategic cooperation, targeting USD 150 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Korea (Rep.) and Vietnam have agreed to enhance economic and strategic cooperation amid increasing global
See MoreVietnam considers revising tax treaty and IPA with Switzerland
Vietnam seeks to revise its 1996 tax treaty and investment pact with Switzerland to reflect recent changes and boost bilateral economic ties. Vietnam expressed interest in revising the Switzerland–Vietnam Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1996)
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Senegal, Vietnam sign trade deals
Senegal and Vietnam have signed memorandums of understanding to boost cooperation in trade and agriculture. Vietnam and Senegal signed multiple cooperation agreements on 23 July 2025 to strengthen ties in trade, agriculture, diplomacy, and
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Brazil, Vietnam to resume tax treaty talks
The two countries agreed to advance income tax treaty negotiations initiated in 2015. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on 5 July 2025, to discuss bilateral relations. The two
See MoreVietnam enacts new VAT law
The new VAT law introduces 0% VAT for certain NTZ/EPE services, expanded non-cash payments, updated VAT credit/refund rules, and new seller declaration requirements, replacing parts of prior VAT guidance. Vietnam issued Decree 181/2025/ND-CP and
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Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam agree to accelerate tax treaty talks
Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam agreed to expedite the finalisation of a tax treaty. Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam committed to expediting the finalisation of a tax treaty during a meeting on the sidelines of the annual World Economic Forum "Summer Davos" in
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