Several key economic and financial policies will come into force from June, directly impacting household businesses, state-owned enterprises, and foreign investors.

Several key economic and financial policies will come into force from June, directly impacting household businesses, state-owned enterprises, and foreign investors.

According to Decree No. 70/2025/ND-CP, effective from June 1, household and individual businesses with annual revenue of 1 billion VND (over 38,400 USD) or more must use e-invoices generated from cash registers connected to the tax authorities.

The new regulation applies not only to traditional business households but also extends to sectors such as food and beverage, hospitality, passenger transport, and entertainment.

A circular issued on April 28, effective from June 15, provides detailed guidance on wage, remuneration, and bonus mechanisms for state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Salaries will be determined based on pre-tax profits, labour productivity, and return on equity.

Under Circular No. 03/2025/TT-NHNN, issued by the State Bank of Vietnam on April 29 and taking effect from June 16, foreign investors are permitted to open only one indirect investment account in Vietnam dong at a single bank for all related transactions.

Circular No. 20/2025/TT-BTC by the Ministry of Finance, effective from June 20, mandates that all organisations and individuals involved in foreign investment in Vietnam’s securities market must submit electronic reports via the State Securities Commission’s foreign investor management system. These reports must be stored for a minimum of five years.

Bac Giang promotes consumption of lychee and typical products

BAC GIANG- The conference on promoting consumption of lychee and key, typical and OCOP products of Bac Giang province in 2025 was organized by the provincial People’s Committee at the provincial Convention Center on May 28. The conference was held in both in-person and virtual methods. 

Prime Minister suggests raising Vietnam – Oman Investment Fund’s scale to 1 billion USD

Emphasising that these investments have not only created economic values but also contributed to improving public services, social infrastructure development, and enhancing people’s quality of life, the PM proposed Oman expand and raise the scale of the fund to 1 billion USD to better support Vietnam’s investment and development needs, in line with its economy’s scale and with interest rates suitable to Vietnam’s conditions.

 

Lessons learnt from Bac Giang’s growth and bottlenecks

BAC GIANG – The northern province of Bac Giang is accelerating its development path, but long-term sustainability requires tackling structural bottlenecks. From foreign direct investment (FDI) dependency and weak local business linkages to workforce quality, infrastructure gaps and urban planning, the province must address challenges to maintain momentum amid regional integration.

Vietnam’s economy enjoys steady growth despite increased uncertainties: WB

After a gloomy period in 2023, Vietnam's economy has recovered impressively thanks to strong external demand, helping exports of goods and services increase by 15.5% in 2024, according to the World Bank.

 

6 cooperation agreements signed at Vietnam GameVerse 2025

Businesses and universities signed six cooperation agreements during Vietnam GameVerse 2025 to support the development of the Vietnamese gaming industry.

Regional connectivity fuels new growth space in Bac Giang

BAC GIANG – Once seen mainly as a manufacturing hub, Bac Giang province is redefining its development strategy by expanding transport infrastructure and strengthening regional connectivity. The moves aim to position the province as a dynamic industrial and logistics center in northern Vietnam while unlocking growth potential for the broader region.