- Vietnam’s Finance Ministry proposes to raise special consumption tax on alcoholic drinks to 100% by 2030.
- The draft proposal is pending lawmakers’ approval.
- Tax on beer and strong liquor to increase to 70%-80% by 2026, and 90%-100% by 2030, from the current 65%.
- Alcoholic drink prices expected to rise by 20% in 2026 compared to 2025, with further increases of 2%-3% depending on inflation.
- The high tax rates aim to reduce consumption of alcoholic drinks.
- Vietnam’s beer industry has been affected by a strict drink-driving law with zero alcohol content limit for drivers since 2019.
- Beer industry revenue decreased by 11% and profits by 23% last year.
- Shares in Sabeco, Vietnam’s largest brewer, fell by 3.96% following the proposal.
- The finance ministry also proposed increasing special consumption tax on soft drinks and cigarettes.
Source: channelnewsasia.com
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