As Lao Cai works toward becoming a growth pole and a trade connectivity hub for the Northern midlands and mountainous region, the province’s industry and trade sector has continued to strengthen its role as a pillar of the economy.
April 24–25, 2026
Kinh Bac Cultural Center, Bac Ninh Province
With expanding development space and a strategic position on the Kunming-Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong-Quang Ninh economic corridor, Lao Cai is entering a period of strong opportunity for faster growth.
The tax authority has issued Official Dispatch 1296/CT-NVT guiding personal income tax (PIT) finalization for income from salaries and wages, outlining key issues related to family circumstance deductions, the applicable tax schedule, and the responsibilities of taxpayers and income-paying organizations during the 2025 finalization period.
The customs authority is completing preparations to implement the centralized clearance project immediately after it receives approval from the Ministry of Finance. The model is expected to advance customs procedure reform, streamline dossier processing, improve government management efficiency, and support businesses’ trade activities.
Vietnam’s e-commerce landscape is undergoing a historic transformation where growth metrics are no longer the sole benchmark for success. As the 2026 E-commerce Law takes full effect, fintech infrastructure providers like 9Pay have emerged as the "master key" for international corporations navigating operational hurdles to capture this billion-dollar market.
Vietnam is moving to place science, technology and artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of its next development model, as traditional growth engines weaken and the global economy shifts toward knowledge- and data-driven expansion.
Global trade is entering a phase defined by competition in data, processing speed, and supply chain transparency.
At a time when Vietnam’s auto sector has been spending nearly US$10 billion on imported components, export competitiveness remains limited and underdeveloped, and the global economy is reshaping supply chains, the industry stands at a major turning point with clear opportunities to move toward technological and manufacturing self-reliance.
Vietnam is entering a critical stage where reforming its growth model is no longer optional but urgently necessary. This phase focuses on a “revolution” in policy effectiveness and governance quality, where responsiveness and the ability to use data will determine national competitiveness.
PwC Vietnam recently announced the launch of “the Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 – Vietnam highlights”, offering fresh insights into the rapidly evolving expectations and career aspirations of Vietnamese workers.
The Government has issued Decree 68/2026 on tax policy and tax management for household businesses and individual business operators.
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