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Starting July 1, 2025, Vietnam will implement significant new regulations on e-taxation and digital commerce, marking a key milestone in the development of a legal framework for the digital economy. While these changes offer major opportunities, they also introduce substantial compliance shifts for both domestic and international enterprises doing business in Vietnam. 1. Key New…
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Jul
Jul
At the Vietnam Investment Review Building, LLM. Doan Vu Hoai Nam, ASL LAW’s Senior Associate has had had the opportunity to speak on the topic: “Eliminating Non-Tariff Barriers for Shared ASEAN Prosperity.” Lawyer Doan presented ASL LAW’s legal perspectives on how regulatory barriers – though less visible than tariffs – continue to impact the flow…
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Jul
Jul
(ASL LAW’s Article Published on VIR) As ASEAN integrates further, non-tariff barriers pose persistent challenges, becoming strategic factors shaping investment, supply chains, and growth. Doan Vu Hoai Nam, senior associate at ASL Law, talked with VIR’s reporter about how firms invest, structure supply chains, and expand, going beyond administrative hurdles ASEAN has made significant progress…
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Jul
Jul
The 15th National Assembly of Vietnam has officially passed a resolution to continue applying a 2% reduction in value-added tax (VAT), lowering the rate from 10% to 8% for certain groups of goods and services. This policy will take effect from July 1, 2025, and remain in force until December 31, 2026. It is a…
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May
May
(Written by ASL LAW’s Senior Partner Nguyen Tien Hoa, Published on VIR) At a conference with small and medium-sized enterprises in early 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh tasked the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) with exploring the piloting of a cryptoasset exchange via a controlled testing mechanism….
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Apr
Apr
The USA government has just announced a new tariff policy, applying to over 180 trade partners worldwide. This move is seen as one of the most assertive measures by the USA to adjust the trade balance and protect domestic manufacturing. Countervailing Tariff Rates and Scope of Application According to a statement by USA President Donald…
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Apr
Apr
On April 2, USA President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing countervailing import tariffs on dozens of economies. Vietnam is among the countries subject to the highest tariff rate, reaching up to 46%, second only to China at 34%. Meanwhile, countries such as the UK, Brazil, and Singapore face a 10% tariff, whereas the…
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Mar
Mar
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed amendments to the 2008 Law on Excise Tax, focusing on taxable and non-taxable objects. The proposed changes aim to better align tax regulations with policies on public health protection and the management of high-end products and services. Taxation on Sugary Beverages To curb sugar consumption and protect public…
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Feb
Feb
Recently, China officially announced its decision to file a lawsuit against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the administration of President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on imports from Beijing. According to a statement from China’s Ministry of Commerce on February 2, 2025, the U.S. tariff measures are considered a “serious…
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Feb
Feb
Starting July 1, 2025, Vietnam will integrate tax data with the national population database by replacing personal tax codes with citizen identification numbers. This transition, mandated under Circular 86/2024/TT-BTC (“Circular 86”), represents a significant shift in Vietnam’s personal income tax (PIT) administration. Key Amendments Introduced by Circular 86 Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance issued Circular 86…
