Govt' to slash VAT from 10% to 8% in 2022 Following the passing of a VNĐ350 trillion (approximately US$15 billion) economic recovery package, the Government is considering the implementation of a cut to VAT. As part of the stimulus programme, VAT for applicable goods and services will be cut down to 8 per cent in 2022 (down two per cent from the current rate), with the reduction set to begin from February. 14:27 | 18/01/2022