Advocacy Updates

General Department of Customs has responded to various issues raised during the dialogue with business community on January 10, 2025.

On 14 Feb 2025, Vietnam Business Forum has submitted an Official Letter commenting on the Draft Outline Amending Law on Enterprises 2020

On 12 February 2025, AusCham's representative joined the dialogue between Vietnam Business Forum and General Department of Taxation

Ministry of Public Security calls for comments on various documents guiding the newly-issued Law on Data

AusCham published a White Paper on Sustainable Urban and Commercial Development, following a successful Real Estate Symposium in October 2024.

On 26 November 2024, following the program of the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly, the amended Value Added Tax Law was officially passed, including significant changes which will take effect on 1 July 2025. The provision regarding the revenue threshold for households and individual business entities not subject to tax will take effect from 1 January 2026.

General Department of Customs and General Department of Taxation cordially invites AusCham Members to attend a policy dialogue in January 2025

The Ho Chi Minh City has officially addressed the issues raised during the Policy Dialogue between business community and the Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Provinces' competent authorities in September 2024.

On 30 November 2024, the National Assembly of Vietnam has officially adopted the new law on electricity ("New Electricity Law"). The New Electricity Law will take effect from 1 February 2025 and replace the current electricity law (together with consolidated prior amendments).

From 18 to 22 November, AusCham joined with Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) to makes comments on various legal issues.