Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance proposes a new way to calculate VAT for real estate business

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The Ministry of Finance proposes new regulations on land prices that are eligible for additional value-added tax (VAT) in real estate business.

The Government approves the proposal to build a Financial Center

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The Government resolved to approve the proposal to develop a National Assembly Resolution on Financial Centers in Vietnam as proposed by the Ministry of Finance.

Streamlining the tax sector with a three-level model

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The Tax sector officially operates according to the three-level model, streamlining the apparatus with a reduction of more than 1,000 units.

Reducing land rent should be differentiated instead of equalizing

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The Ministry of Finance is soliciting opinions on the draft Decree reducing land rent by 30% in 2025 to support businesses in the context of many economic challenges.

E-commerce platform tax management tightens, tax collection increases sharply

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The Ministry of Finance strengthens tax management for e-commerce platforms, applies technology, requires automatic tax declaration and payment, and tightens inspection.

Ministry of Finance reduces 3,600 units, streamlines 9,640 personnel

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The Ministry of Finance officially merged the Ministry of Planning and Investment, cutting a series of units and will streamline 9,640 leaders at the head level.

The Ministry of Finance has 9 Deputy Ministers and 35 units after the merger

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According to Decree No. 29/2025/ND-CP, the Ministry of Finance has 35 units and 9 Deputy Ministers after merging with the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam may establish a digital asset exchange

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According to Minister Nguyen Van Thang, the Ministry of Finance is actively implementing the development of regulations related to the management of digital assets and digital currencies.

The economy needs about 4 million billion VND in capital in 2025

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Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan emphasized the role of state-owned enterprises in focusing on mobilizing resources for economic growth in 2025.

Unknown status, it is difficult to tax real estate over time

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Although many opinions say that taxing real estate over time is necessary, it needs to be studied, determined appropriately, and reflected in the current situation of the market.

Government agrees to seek opinions on land rent reduction in 2024

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The Government resolved to agree to submit to the National Assembly Standing Committee for comments on reducing land rent in 2024.

The new Ministry of Finance has reduced 3,600 units after consolidation and merger

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After consolidating 2 sets and merging Vietnam Social Insurance, the new Ministry of Finance will reduce about 3,600 units, equivalent to 37.7%.

Circular on salary reform takes effect from February 2025

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From February 7, 2025, the new Circular regulating state budget revenue and expenditure for salary reform officially takes effect.

Arrangement of 11 press agencies when merging the Ministry of Finance

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Eleven press agencies under the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Planning and Investment and Vietnam Social Security will be reorganized into 1 newspaper and 1 magazine.

6 General Departments from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Investment to the Department level

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After the merger, 6 General Departments and equivalents from the 2 Ministries of Finance and Planning and Investment will be converted to Department level.