Vietnam Proposes 0.2% Tax on Idle Land to Boost Efficiency
The Vietnamese government has submitted a draft law to the National Assembly proposing a 0.2% tax on idle and unused land. This aims to promote efficient land use and implement a Central Committee resolution. However, the National Assembly's Economic and Budget Committee has raised concerns about the impact on state revenue and the lack of consideration for delays due to force majeure.
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