Mr. Nguyen Van Phung said that when increasing special consumption tax, authorities need to have good communication campaigns for people and businesses.

“I think the main purpose of increasing the special consumption tax is not only to ensure the health of consumers but also to implement the National Assembly’s resolution on restructuring the State budget. Along with that is the goal of green and clean development, ensuring long-term stability of people’s health,” said Mr. Phung.

When asked about the question of increasing the State budget causing difficulties for businesses, the former Director of the Department of Taxation for Large Enterprises said that this is a difficult problem that needs to be solved.

Enterprises and people are the subjects that create income, so tax collection must be suitable for people, suitable for income level, suitable for consumption. Therefore, in tax adjustment plans, all have been carefully calculated, multi-dimensional impact to ensure the highest revenue based on production and business, ensuring the interests of consumers.

Mr. Phung emphasized that when increasing special consumption tax, the authorities need to have communication campaigns so that consumers accept the price. At the same time, businesses need to accept the impact on the production and business process.

“Businesses also need to focus on improving technological processes, innovating formulas, and reducing toxic substances. Businesses today are too concerned with advertising and not improving products or production processes,” said Mr. Phung.

Ha Anh