Vietnam 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
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Vietnam: 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
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Cyprus, 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
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Vietnam: 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,
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Bhutan, 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
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Vietnam, 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
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Vietnam 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
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Vietnam 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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Vietnam extends VAT reduction until 2026
The National Assembly has extended the 2% VAT cut for eligible goods and services from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026. Vietnam’s National Assembly passed Resolution No. 204/2025/QH15 on 17 June 2025, extending the reduced VAT rate of 8% (down
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US to impose 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports
The US will impose a 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, with trans-shipped goods facing 40%. President Donald Trump announced on 2 July 2025 that the US will apply a 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports instead of the previously proposed
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Vietnam: National Assembly approves resolution to establish international financial centres (IFCs) in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City
Vietnam will establish international financial centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang from 1 September 2025, offering tax incentives, land benefits, and flexible dispute resolution to attract global investment. Vietnam’s National Assembly
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Vietnam nears US trade deal ahead of tariff deadline
Vietnam seeks to finalise a US trade deal by 9 July 2025 to avoid tariffs while balancing relations with the US and China. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on 26 June 2025 that Vietnam is close to finalising a trade deal with
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Vietnam: National Assembly approves VAT rate reduction, expands scope
Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved an extension of the VAT reduction from 10% to 8% for certain goods and services until 31 December 2026, expanding coverage to include transport, logistics, and IT sectors. Vietnam’s National Assembly
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