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Vietnam Approves 90% Tax Hikes on Alcoholic Drinks

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Vietnam Approves 90% Tax Hikes on Alcoholic Drinks
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JUN 15
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story last updated JUN 15

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

These tax hikes are necessary public health measures that will save lives and reduce health care costs. Vietnam faces a serious alcohol crisis, with 41,000 annual deaths, and these gradual increases give consumers time to adapt while steering them toward healthier choices. The WHO's strong endorsement validates this approach.

VietNamNet NewsVietnamnews.Vn

Government-critical narrative

Vietnam's drinking culture runs too deep to be uprooted by policy alone, and these measures represent more of a speed bump than a roadblock for the industry. The gradual implementation helps consumers adapt, and behavioral shifts toward home consumption were already underway before these tax changes took effect.

BarronsThe Times of India

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