The October 16 dialogue gathered, experts, and enterprises to discuss tax and customs reforms At the event, deputy director general of Vietnam Customs, Tran Duc Hung, stressed that administrative reform and regulatory simplification remain top priorities. Since the Politburo’s Resolution No.66-NQ/TW, Vietnam Customs has reviewed nearly 100 legal documents to amend, supplement, or scrap outdated […]

In late September, Central Plaza Hotel announced the dissolution of a joint venture operating the Café Amazon chain in Vietnam. ORC Coffee Passion Group is the joint venture established in the country, in which Central Restaurants Group Vietnam, an indirect subsidiary of Central Plaza, owning a 40 per cent stake, and PTTOR International Holdings of […]

Members of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly voted to adopt the resolution. Photo: National Assembly On October 17, the Standing Committee voted unanimously to keep tax levels unchanged from 2025, except for jet fuel. The environmental protection tax will stand at VND2,000 ($0.079) per litre for petrol (excluding ethanol), VND1,000 ($0.039) per litre […]

A robotic dog, equipped with advanced cameras and sensors, autonomously inspects railcars – streaming live data over private 5G for instant AI-driven defect detection. Complementing this, wayside automated visual inspection systems scan trains at full speed, analysing wheels, axles, and structural integrity in real time. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, governments and critical industries face […]

Organised by leading regional non-governmental organisation Enterprise Asia, the prestigious awards honoured businesses and business leaders who are reshaping industries, embracing innovation, and driving sustainable growth. With the theme ‘Showcasing Future-Ready Enterprises’, this year’s APEA celebrated organisations and leaders who are future-proofing their businesses amid sweeping technological disruption and shifting economic landscapes. A highly selective […]