Cyprus, Vietnam sign income tax treaty
Cyprus and Vietnam signed an income tax treaty on 15 September 2025. The Agreement aims to strengthen and further develop trade and economic relations between the two countries, ensuring fair treatment while preventing opportunities for tax
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Vietnam: National Assembly approves revised personal income tax law
Vietnam’s National Assembly approved an amended Personal Income Tax Law on 10 December 2025, introducing changes to the country’s tax structure. The legislation reduces the number of tax brackets from seven to five. The new monthly taxable
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Luxembourg: Parliament approves tax treaty protocol with Vietnam
The Luxembourg parliament ratified a protocol updating the 1996 income and capital tax treaty with Vietnam on 2 December 2025. The Chamber of Deputies approved the protocol on 20 November 2025, following earlier approval by the Council of State
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Vietnam, South Africa move toward income tax treaty
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported that representatives from Vietnam and South Africa met on 21 November 2025, during which both sides agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation and to pursue negotiations on an income tax
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Angola, Vietnam conclude first round of tax treaty talks
Angola and Vietnam officials held their initial discussions on an income tax treaty from 25 to 27 November 2025 in Hanoi. If concluded, this agreement would mark the first tax treaty between the two nations. The treaty will need to undergo
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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
See MoreVietnam: 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
See MoreVietnam 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
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