Vietnamese Gov’t forecasts CPI growth of up to 4.5% in 2025
With the goal of at least 8% GDP growth, the money supply in the economy will be significantly larger than in 2024. This will have an impact on price indices, particularly consumer prices.
14:30, 2025/02/15
Hanoi expands cashless parking pilot program
Hanoi is advancing its efforts to integrate technology into urban management by expanding the pilot program for cashless parking payments throughout the city.
16:58, 2025/02/11
Prime Minister urges banks to prioritize economic support over profits
One of the key priorities for the banking sector is to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they generate a large number of jobs and contribute significantly to the economy.
17:51, 2025/01/07
Vietnam prioritizes agriculture and renewable energy for access to green loans
The move is part of the government’s effort to accelerate economic restructuring and build resilience to climate change while protecting the environment.
16:49, 2025/01/06
Vietnam GDP expands by 7.09% in 2024
The 2024 growth rate is considered positive amidst global uncertainties and domestic challenges such as natural disasters.
14:39, 2025/01/04
Vietnam stock market set to accelerate in 2025: Experts
Stable macroeconomic fundamentals, ongoing institutional reforms, and favorable monetary policies will be positive for corporate earnings.
16:31, 2025/01/02
Vietnam stock market aims for emerging status by 2025: Finance minister
By the end of 2024, the benchmark VN-Index reached 1,266.78 points, up 12.11% from 2023.
15:33, 2025/01/02
Vietnam set to extend VAT cut for six months
This measure is expected to accelerate the recovery of production and business activities, which will ultimately benefit the state budget and the economy as a whole.
21:29, 2024/12/31
Vietnam’s credit growth projected to expand by 16% in 2025
Growth must put operational safety first, and channel credit to productive business sectors, priority areas, and growth-driving industries.
22:02, 2024/12/17
Regional, international financial centers mean boosters to Vietnamese economy: Deputy PM
Ho Chi Minh City envisions its financial center encompassing the money market, banking system, capital market, and derivatives market.
15:44, 2024/11/14
IFC sets record with US$1.6 in climate financing to support Vietnam’s green transition
The new commitments aim to bolster Vietnam's shift towards a low-carbon economy while enhancing private-sector resilience and competitiveness.
21:44, 2024/11/11
Vietnam's credit growth up 10% in 10 months
Vietnam’s central bank has set a credit growth target of around 15% this year.
08:08, 2024/10/05
Building Hanoi's smart city with smart banking
In Hanoi's smart city development strategy, smart payment and open banking ecosystems are critically important.
21:34, 2024/09/19
Vietnam stock market clears major legal hurdle to potential upgrade
Starting November 2, foreign investors will no longer be required to pre-fund 100% of their transactions, promising the removal of a major roadblock for Vietnam's market upgrade process.
17:29, 2024/09/01
Cashless parking in Hanoi: Good model fuels smart transport
Hanoi’s leaders believe that all that's left to do is act with the ultimate goal of serving people from smart transportation, armed with the mindset and solutions of a new global vision and thinking.
22:36, 2024/08/26
Banking sector dominates Vietnam’s corporate bond market
The increase in bank bond issuance is largely driven by the need to comply with the State Bank of Vietnam’s capital adequacy requirements.
17:41, 2024/08/06
Prime Minister expects lending to grow by 15% this year
Key challenges for the remainder of the year include lowering interest rates, providing low-cost credit, and adopting cost-cutting technologies.
17:37, 2024/08/06
Vietnam, Singapore strengthen partnership in stock exchange operations
The two sides will focus on cooperation in digital transformation, cybersecurity, tax management, and market operations.
12:32, 2024/07/25
HSBC raises Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% in 2024
Vietnam’s Q2 GDP growth surged to 6.9%, the highest in two years and well above market expectations of 6%.
17:00, 2024/07/16
Hanoi to push for smart tax agency
The Hanoi Department of Taxation will continue to review and standardize personal tax identification data, and to develop solutions for digitizing and electronic processing of various stages to support taxpayers.