Want to be in the loop?
subscribe to
our notification
Business News
VN SUSPENDS VISA-WAIVER PROGRAM FOR ITALIAN CITIZENS
The Government of Viet Nam has decided to temporarily suspend visa exemption for citizens from Italy since March 3 amid fast rising COVID-19 infections in the European country.
The decision was confirmed by Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on Monday morning.
Italy is one of 13 countries currently benefiting from Viet Nam’s unilateral visa exemption program with duration of stay not exceeding 15 days.
Earlier on February 28, the Government had decided to temporarily halt visa-waiver program for nationals of South Korea in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic, applicable since February 29.
The Italian Ministry of Health reported Sunday that the number of COVID-19 infections in the nation rose to 1,688, including 34 fatalities.
Source:: VGP
Related News
MEMBER CORNER / PROMOTIONS
QUARTERLY PIT FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT INCOME APPLIES FROM APRIL 2026
Deloitte Vietnam would like to update members of HKBAV on a recent change to Personal Income Tax (“PIT”) filing procedures, which applies from April 2026 onwards. On 7 April 2026, the Government issued Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, setting out its direction to reduce and simplify administrative procedures and regulations affecting business activities. The Resolution took effect on 15 April 2026.
VIETNAM MONTHLY STATISTICAL DATA
INFOGRAPHIC SOCIAL-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN APRIL OF 2026
The monthly statistical data presents current economic and social statistics on a variety of subjects illustrating crucial economic trends and developments, including production of agriculture, forestry and fishery, business registration situation, investment, government revenues and expenditures, trade, prices, transport and tourism and so on.
HOSPITALITY / TOURISM / ENTERTAINMENT
PHU QUOC MAKES UP OVER 80% OF AN GIANG’S TOURISM REVENUE
Phu Quoc Special Zone has accounted for more than 81% of An Giang Province’s tourism revenue so far this year, while attracting nearly all international visitors to the province. Tourism revenue in An Giang has reached an estimated VND33.17 trillion in January-May, up 37.2% from a year earlier. The province has welcomed more than 13.3 million visitors, up 12.1%, while international arrivals have grown 48.4% to around 1.18 million, reported the Vietnam News Agency.
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
VIETNAM OUTLINES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AGENDA FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS
Vietnam’s agriculture sector has set targets of achieving average annual GDP growth of 3.6-4%, increasing export revenue by 10-12% per year, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 8-9% over the next five years. The targets form the core of a broader strategy to shift from low-value agricultural production toward higher-value products and build an ecological, green and low-emission agricultural sector with more efficient resource management.
BANKING / FINANCE / INSURANCE / TAX
OUTSTANDING LOANS IN HCMC, DONG NAI TOP VND6 QUADRILLION
Total outstanding loans in HCMC and Dong Nai City had amounted to VND6 quadrillion as of April 2026, accounting for 31.1% of the total in Vietnam’s banking system. The latest figures were released on May 26 by Nguyen Duc Lenh, deputy director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Area 2 branch, which oversees HCMC and Dong Nai City.
MEMBER CORNER / PROMOTIONS
KNIC OFFICIALLY HOLDS GENERAL CONTRACTOR CEREMONY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AT KNIC NAM LONG THANH IP
On May 21, 2026, KNIC officially launched the infrastructure construction for Phase 1 of KNIC Nam Long Thanh Industrial Park (Bau Can - Tan Hiep), spanning 1,000 hectares in Dong Nai. Following the completion of all key legal and planning procedures, this milestone marks the project’s transition into active on-site implementation.
Events Sponsors
