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Official Letter No. 2265/CST-GTGT: Enhanced scrutiny for the application of the 0% VAT rate to exported services

Official Letter No. 2265/CST-GTGT signals stricter scrutiny of the 0% VAT rate applied to exported services, with greater emphasis on evidence proving that services are actually consumed outside Vietnam. Businesses, particularly providers of digital information content, should review and retain sufficient documentation on foreign customers, payment, service delivery, and overseas access to substantiate their eligibility for the 0% VAT rate.

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Decree No. 330/2026/ND-CP: Administrative Sanctions for Personal Data Protection Violations Officially Established – Enterprises Need to Take Immediate Action

Decree No. 330/2026/ND-CP establishes a comprehensive administrative penalty framework for violations of cybersecurity and personal data protection regulations in Vietnam. The Decree introduces sanctions covering consent, data processing impact assessments, cross-border data transfers, data protection personnel, recruitment and employee data, and unlawful trading of personal data, with certain serious violations subject to fines calculated as a percentage of revenue.

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Decree No. 320/2026/ND-CP: New regulations on electronic identification and authentication

Decree No. 320/2026/ND-CP introduces significant changes to Vietnam’s electronic identification and authentication framework, expanding the use of VNeID in administrative procedures, digital transactions and data integration. The Decree also introduces mandatory linkage requirements between certain electronic transaction accounts and electronic identification accounts, with transitional deadlines extending from the end of 2026 to mid-2027.

When purpose becomes part of the business: Investing in Vietnam’s future through children

UNICEF Vietnam recently brought together business leaders, investors, foundations, and philanthropists in Ho Chi Minh City for its Business Leadership Dialogue focusing on a fundamental recognition that Vietnam’s long-term prosperity will ultimately depend on the children who become tomorrow’s workforce, consumers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. UNICEF’s representative in Vietnam Silvia Danailov connected economic development directly to […]

Data and resilience drive Vietnam’s digital government

On August 24, the Central Policy and Strategy Commission and the National Cybersecurity Association, as professional co-sponsors, in coordination with Synology Vietnam and IEC Consulting, held a conference in Hanoi titled “Digital Transformation in the Public Sector: Building Sustainable Infrastructure and Ensuring Data Security Towards National Growth Targets.” The conference took place as the public […]

SCIC divestment drive opens investment opportunities across key sectors

Under its 2026-2030 capital restructuring plan, State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) is expected to fully divest its holdings in firms across a wide range of sectors, from industrial manufacturing, steel, textiles and energy to construction, logistics, trade and seafood. Among the notable names are Tien Phong Plastic JSC, Domesco Medical Import Export Corporation, Vietnam Steel […]

Vietnam urged to strengthen compliance and competitiveness to expand US market access

Le Hoang Tai, deputy director general of Vietrade. Photo: Trong Nghia Speaking at the opening, Le Hoang Tai, deputy director general of Vietrade, said the United States is one of Vietnam’s most important export markets, with a large consumer base, strong purchasing power, diverse distribution networks and broad demand. The market is highly competitive and […]

Tax administration for large enterprises requires different approach

The Department of Taxation held a working session with a delegation of International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts on August 17 to exchange experience, assess the current state of tax administration and explore ways to reform the tax administration model for large enterprises, with a focus on strengthening compliance risk management and aligning with international practices. […]

VinSpace partners with SpaceX

VinSpace’s satellites will launch aboard a Transporter rideshare mission in 2027 as part of SpaceX’s rideshare programme. Photo: VinSpace Under the agreement, VinSpace’s satellites will launch aboard a Transporter rideshare mission in 2027 as part of SpaceX’s rideshare programme, which enables multiple customers to share a single launch. VinSpace is responsible for the research, development, […]