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Small business owners protest proposed tax threshold for 2026

From 2026, Vietnamese small business owners earning as little as 553,000 VND (22 USD) per day could be subject to tax - equivalent to selling just 28 boxes of sticky rice.

The forgotten sector: Why household businesses are vital to Vietnam’s economy

Vietnam’s 5.2 million family-run businesses contribute nearly a quarter of GDP and 39 percent of jobs. Yet, they remain largely overlooked by economic policies.