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.
13:54, 2021/08/16
Cash inflows return to pull Vn-Index upward
Investors are returning to the market and contribute to the recovery of the Vn-Index.
14:41, 2021/08/12
Socio-economic development impossible without effective Covid-19 containment: PM
Vietnam’s priority is to look for all sources of vaccines possible, as the best vaccine would be the one administered, stressed the prime minister.
11:41, 2021/08/11
Policy rate cut not in sight at present: C.bank
The timing and adjustment of policy rates must be decided based on the actual situation.
05:58, 2021/08/09
Vietnam to open e-payment for 80% of population by 2025
Mobile money services will be promoted in Vietnam, with priority given to regions where the prevalence of banking services is still low.
17:35, 2021/08/06
Vietnam Gov’t approves proposal on tax cuts for businesses
The support program is set to take effect in 2021.
15:57, 2021/08/06
State budget revenue rises over 13% in Jan-Jul
Positive budget collection during the first seven months is thanks to economic recovery from late 2020 to June this year.
18:15, 2021/08/03
Finance ministry to cut 30% of corporate income tax
New support measures may lead to a decline of VND20 trillion ($870 million) in State budget revenue.
21:04, 2021/08/02
Banks urged to reduce interbank money transfer fees
The request from the State Bank of Vietnam is expected to help people overcome difficulties during the Covid-19 outbreak and push cashless payment.
16:22, 2021/07/29
Central Bank warns of risks in real estate lending
Credit demand has been on the rise in the first half of the year and is set to maintain its growth momentum for the second six months.
18:10, 2021/07/28
Vietnam's parliament approves plan to borrow US$134 billion in next 5 years
The policymakers today (July 28) passed resolutions on the national financial plan and debt payment and mid-term public investment in the 2021-25 period, and State budget final accounts in 2019.
11:04, 2021/07/27
Finance ministry urges minimum trading lot once again be 10 shares
The move, if realized, would be welcome news for investors, especially those with limited financial capabilities, to buy stocks in small quantities.
14:47, 2021/07/22
Overheated stock market poses risks for Vietnam long-term growth: Experts
It remains unclear whether the rise of the stock market benefits enterprises and supports growth.
10:55, 2021/07/20
US Treasury, Vietnam c.bank committed to keeping strong partnership
Both sides are committed to maintaining close cooperation and look forward to addressing other shared challenges, such as supporting a strong and inclusive recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
18:36, 2021/07/14
Investment funds win big on Vietnam stock market
Vietnam’s bright economic outlook remains a pull factor for foreign investors.
17:04, 2021/07/14
Vietnam to keep public debt at 60% of GDP in next 5 years
The government expects a budget deficit of $86.7 billion, or 3.7% of the GDP, in the next five-year period.
16:07, 2021/07/13
Banks to cut interest rates in response to Covid-19
The cut, which begins from this month to late 2021, will depend on each bank’s financial situation.
15:12, 2021/07/12
Vietnam c.bank calls for lower interest rates in July
As the pandemic continues to persist, stronger measures are needed to restructure debts and lower interest rates for customers.
21:50, 2021/07/08
Locals registers all-time high number of securities accounts in H1
The total number of securities accounts in the country is estimated at over 3.39 million, or 3.5% of the population.
21:49, 2021/07/08
Local banks lower expectation for credit growth in 2021 on Covid-19
Over 85% of credit institutions and banks projected to be profitable in 2021.
21:56, 2021/07/05
Vn-Index declines as HoSE’s new system starts operation
The trading system went smoothly without any crash as liquidity reached VND28 trillion (US$1.22 billion) at the close, slightly up from previous sessions.