Pursuant to the Resolution No.13/NQ-CP, the government requested Ministers, leaders of govermental agencies, Chairman of provincial People’s Committee to direct implementation these measures according to the Resolution of the party, National Assembly, Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP dated January 3rd 2012 on main solutions for social-economic development plans and state budget estimates in 2012 based on the actual situation.
They are also requested to deploy some solutions for easing difficulties in business and supporting market’s development which include exemption, reduction and extension of tax payment for national budget.
The Circular No.83 contains instructions to implement tax payment exemption, reduction and extension as follows:
1. Six-month extension for payment of VAT
The government approves a six-month extension for payment of VAT of April, May and June 2012 (without VAT in importing process), available for the following two groups of enterprises which pay VAT under deduction VAT method:
Group1: small and medium-sized enterprises, excluding those operating in the field of lottery, securities, finance, banking, insurance, and production of commodities and services subjected to special consumption tax, and excluding those enterprises of special or first place ranking attached to economic groups, corporations.
Group 2: labor-intensive enterprises engaging in production and processing of agriculture, forestry and aquaculture products; garments; footwear, electronic equipment; socio-economic infrastructure works.
2. The extension of corporate income tax payments
- Corporate income tax payments will be deferred within 9 months. The regulation is proposed for the enterprises falling within groups 1 and 2 above which until May 5th 2012 haven’t paid tax of 2010 and earlier.
- The tax extension is also applied to enterprises which are mechanic producers such as means of production, in the field of water transport (including inland waterway transport and maritime transport), producers of steel and cement, small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of real estate business.
3. 50 percent reduction of land lease fees for enterprises in 2012
MOF proposes lowering land lease fees by 50 percent for economic organizations and businesses operating in trade, services, tourism sectors whose land lease prices in 2012 are determined in accordance with Governmental Decree No. 121/2010/ND-CP of December 3rd 2010. The reduction of land lease fees is implemented in compliance with regulation in the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 2093/QĐ-TTg of November 23rd 2011.
The Circular also guides exempting fisheries and salt production households from the business license tax and extending of land use fees.
The Circular takes effect since the date of signing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the International Seafood Hosted Buyer Program has been designed as a dedicated B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers. The program provides opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood companies, gain market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
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