Recent high-impact updates
Reduce business costs • support consumption
4-year exemption • 50% reduction for 9 years • attract FDI
Higher carbon costs for power/steel/cement
Country | Policy | Sector | Effective Date | Impact | Source
| Country | Policies | Industries | Effective Date | Impact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | VAT cut extension 10% → 8% (until 2026) | Consumer/Retail | 2026 | Positive | Reuters |
| Vietnam | ETS pilot covers ~50% CO₂ • partial offset allowed | Energy/Heavy | 2025 | Risk | Reuters/ICAP |
| EU | CBAM phase-in • emissions data requirements | Exporters | 2026 | Risk | EU |
| Singapore | Digital banking capital rules • fintech sandbox | Markets/Fintech | 2026 | Neutral | MAS |
Policy category summary with KPI & impacts
| Subject | Policy content (VN) | KPI / Data | Impact | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💰 Tax & Trade | VAT cut 10% → 8% (until 2026); CIT incentives for high-tech & priority regions; EVFTA/CPTPP tariff reductions by roadmap | CIT 20% • VAT 8% • EVFTA phased tariff cuts | Positive | 2025–2026 |
| 📈 Capital Markets | Conditional foreign ownership expansion; stock market upgrade roadmap; fintech sandbox for pilot testing | Foreign ownership room +10% (sample) • Improved transparency/compliance | Neutral | 2025–2026 |
| 🌍 FDI & Cross-border | Incentives for R&D/high-tech parks; simplified M&A in priority sectors; industrial park infrastructure development | Manufacturing FDI ~66.9% of total FDI (sample) | Positive | In effect |
| ♻︎ ESG & Sustainable Finance | ETS pilot 2025 covers ~50% CO₂; carbon pricing roadmap; ESG reporting requirements | Coverage ~50% • Maximum offset ~30% (sample) | Risk | From 2025 (pilot |
Issued & upcoming milestones (6–12 months)
Quick comparison of selected policy indicators
| Indicator | VN | SG | TH | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIT (%) | 20 | 17 | 20 | 22 |
| VAT (%) | 8–10 | 8 | 7 | 11 |
| ESG/Carbon | ETS pilot | — | — | — |
Compare indicators & sector risk levels
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