Vietnam's Central Bank ready to steady foreign exchange market
With more than $100 billion in foreign exchange reserves, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is ready to intervene to stabilize the exchange rate as needed.
21:31, 2024/04/15
Central bank to auction gold to calm domestic market
Domestic gold prices have surged in recent weeks amid rising geopolitical tensions.
14:12, 2024/03/23
Finance ministry clears bottlenecks to pave way for stock market upgrade
One of the key measures is to allow securities companies with sufficient capacity to provide services without requiring foreign investors to have 100% of the funds before placing purchase orders for securities.
22:20, 2024/03/20
Over 60% of Vietnamese use QR codes to pay
Vietnam also leads Southeast Asia in terms of new e-wallet users.
13:38, 2023/12/05
Vietnam, Cambodia launch QR code payment system
The move is aimed at facilitating cashless payments in both countries.
14:47, 2023/11/29
Global minimum tax set to take effect in Vietnam in 2024
The move is expected to increase tax revenue by over VND14.6 trillion ($603.5 million) from 122 foreign multinationals operating in Vietnam.
14:54, 2023/11/27
Vietnam’s local bond market hits US$109 billion: ADB
Vietnam’s government bond yields climbed across all tenors for September 1 - November 10 driven by a rise in inflation and the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates high for an extended period.
17:51, 2023/11/08
Vietnam not a currency manipulator, says US Treasury
However, Vietnam was placed back on a US Treasury currency "watch list".
21:16, 2023/10/25
ADB, SBV joint efforts to support digital banking in Vietnam
Through strengthening Vietnam’s fintech industry and fostering the digitalization of the banking sector, the program offers new opportunities for Small- and medium-sized enterprises to improve their access to financing.
18:38, 2023/10/07
Hanoi Cashless Streets to foster digital transactions
It is expected that there will be cashless streets in every district of the capital.
08:02, 2023/10/07
Vietnamese Government considers extending VAT reduction to mid-2024
The extension will result in individuals' savings in spending and living expenses, potentially stimulating demand and boosting consumption.
23:13, 2023/09/30
The Green Economy Forum 2023 to take place in November
The activity will demonstrate the strength of European-Vietnamese cooperation and pave the way for a successful green transition.
20:30, 2023/09/21
Greening finance accelerates Vietnam's SDG implementation
The banking sector assumes a vital role in introducing innovative financial instruments and suitable investment methodologies to enable Vietnam to achieve its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
22:10, 2023/09/20
DHL Express partners with ACB to cut carbon emissions using sustainable aviation fuel
This partnership represents a clear commitment by both parties to address climate change within their value chains.
17:00, 2023/08/26
Vietnam joins the ASEAN Regional Payment Connectivity
The initiative aims to make cross-border transactions faster, more transparent and cost-efficient, and assure benefits and obligations of consumers.
22:27, 2023/08/23
More than US$240 million transacted one month after corporate bond platform launched
The platform's operation significantly contributes to the corporate bond market, progressively increasing transparency and mitigating transaction risks.
04:16, 2023/08/16
VinFast begins trading on Nasdaq
VinFast business combination with Black Spade was approved at an extraordinary general meeting of Black Spade’s shareholders on August 10.
22:18, 2023/08/04
Standard Chartered Vietnam supports young leaders in Sustainability Incubator Program
The program aims to empower and equip young Vietnamese leaders with the knowledge, resources, and network to effectively communicate the complexities of sustainability to their peers.
22:09, 2023/08/04
Vietnam’s CPI growth set to expand up to 3.7% in 2023
This projection is lower than the original target set at the beginning of the year, which was to keep inflation below 4.5%.
04:48, 2023/07/21
VDCA publishes guidelines for personal data processors
Decree No. 13 is the third legal document to enhance cyberspace management in Vietnam.
20:46, 2023/07/20
Corporate bond trading platform to be new growth driver
The introduction of the bond trading platform is expected to increase transparency and improve market liquidity.
10:27, 2023/07/20
Government to ask for parliament's approval on global minimum tax
The global minimum tax will affect multinationals such as Samsung, Intel, LG, Bosch, Sharp, Panasonic, Foxconn and Pegatron, among other investors in Vietnam.
16:27, 2023/07/14
Vietnam's corporate bond trading platform to go live in July
There is an urgent need for the government to take swift action to address the problems in the corporate bond and securities markets.
05:49, 2023/07/09
QR code makes shopping easier for Hanoi residents
Among all payment methods, QR code-based payments grew 160% in volume and 40% in value from January to May.