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Resolution drives M&A capital towards AI infrastructure, high-quality businesses

According to PwC’s Global M&A Industry Trends: 2026 Mid-Year Outlook, the total value of global M&A transactions this year could reach approximately 4 trillion USD, driven by large-scale deals and growing investment in AI-related infrastructure.

Newly-established businesses jump 22.5% in first six months

Including additional registered capital, total capital flowing into the market reached nearly 3.1 quadrillion VND, marking an 11.3% year-on-year increase.

Administrative procedures cut, simplified to be published online

The dispatch states that in implementing Conclusion No. 18-KL/TW dated April 2, 2026 of the 14th Party Central Committee on the 2026–2030 socio-economic development plan, national finance, public debt management and medium-term public investment, linked to the goal of achieving double-digit economic growth, the Government on April 29 issued 11 resolutions on cutting, decentralising and simplifying administrative procedures, business conditions, and conditional business lines. The Prime Minister subsequently directed ministries, agencies and localities to implement these resolutions.

Vietnam takes major step toward sustainable business development: ILO

The national programme aimed at promoting sustainable business practices across the country’s private sector during the 2026–2030 period sets out a comprehensive framework to promote the development of a responsible and sustainable private sector – one that balances economic performance, social responsibility and environmental protection.

PM orders further cuts, simplification of administrative procedures, business conditions

In Document No. 3905/VPCP-CDS, addressed to the ministries of Public Security, Industry and Trade, Agriculture and Environment, Construction, and Justice, the Government Office said that on April 29, the Government issued eight resolutions focused on cutting, decentralising and simplifying administrative procedures and business requirements across sectors managed by 14 ministries and agencies.

Tax-free threshold for household businesses doubled to 1 billion VND

Under Decree No. 141/2026/ND-CP, the household businesses with annual revenue of 1 billion VND or less will not have to pay personal income tax and value-added tax.

Can Tho seeks to deepen cooperation with Korean businesses

At a working session with a delegation from the Vietnam–Korea Business and Investment Association (VKBIA) led by its Chairman Tran Hai Linh on April 25, Nam praised the association’s role as a vital bridge linking the city with Korean partners. He reaffirmed the city’s readiness to facilitate VKBIA member enterprises in exploring and expanding investment.