HANOI / WASHINGTON, July 2, 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a reciprocal tariff framework with Vietnam under his “Liberation Day” trade policy. The deal - and its implications - are resonating across ASEAN, with particular interest for Australian exporters and businesses in the U.S.-Vietnam-Australia corridor.
Vietnam is accelerating its digital transformation across both public and private sectors. To support the business community and expatriates in understanding and complying with Decree 69/2024/NĐ-CP regarding registration for e-ID accounts for foreigners and businesses, AusCham Vietnam has prepared the Guidelines: e-ID Registration for Foreigners and Businesses. This document summarizes key legal...
From 1 July 2025, in accordance with Decree 69/2024/NĐ-CP, all businesses operating in Vietnam, including FDI enterprises, regardless of whether the legal representative is a foreigner, are required to obtain a VNeID (Vietnam Electronic Identification Account) to access to e-government services such as tax filings, customs procedures, and licensing systems.
Vietnam, 16 June, 2025 - In a significant step toward boosting international trade and investment, the Vietnamese Government has officially approved the establishment of the Da Nang Free Trade Zone (FTZ) under Decision No. 1142/QD-TTg signed by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on 16 June 2025.
Can Tho, 24 June 2025 — Demonstrating a deepening economic partnership between Australia and Vietnam, a delegation from the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham), led by Executive Director Mr. Edwin Law, visited Can Tho on 24 June to explore investment opportunities and enhance bilateral cooperation. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Mr. Trương Cảnh Tuyên, Chairman of the Can Tho...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has just released the Draft decree on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regarding recycling and waste management for public comments.
Hanoi, 18 June 2025 – In a significant move to sustain post-pandemic economic recovery and bolster domestic consumption, the Vietnamese National Assembly has officially approved the extension of the 2% value-added tax (VAT) cut from 10% to 8% until 31 December 2026.
Hanoi, June 2025 – On June 14, 2025, during its 9th session, the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam officially passed the amended Law on Corporate Income Tax (CIT) with a high consensus—452 out of 453 delegates (94.56%) voting in favor.
Hanoi, June 2025, The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) has been elected to the Management Board of the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF), representing Associate Members alongside the Singapore Chamber of Commerce (SingCham).
The Ministry of Finance is calling for comments on Draft Decree amending Decree 31/2021/ND-CP, which details the following areas for amendment/ supplementation, including: Determination of investment incentive areas based on the reorganization of administrative units and the two-tier local government structure; List of sectors and industries eligible for investment incentives; and Dossier...
