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.
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.
14:33, 2024/07/04
Vietnam climbs 11 places in budget transparency ranking
These results highlight Vietnam's commitment to improving budget transparency through accessible documents and timely and accurate budget information disclosure.
08:37, 2024/06/30
Finance ministry cut fees for fifth time
The policy is expected to result in a VND700 billion ($27.5 million) decline in state budget revenue.
15:05, 2024/06/25
Corporate capital demand set to accelerate in H2
State Bank of Vietnam's credit growth target of 14-15% for the full year remains on track.
11:23, 2024/06/22
US says Vietnam not manipulating currency
The US gave a positive assessment of Vietnam's monetary and exchange rate policies.
15:07, 2024/06/08
Number of securities accounts in Vietnam reaches new high
On average, about 4,265 new retail and institutional accounts were added to the market each day.
21:52, 2024/05/27
C.bank not considering dropping credit growth quota for fear of rising bad debts
Given the unique economic conditions of Vietnam, if banks increase credit growth without control measures, the system could return to the hot credit growth period seen before 2011.
18:20, 2024/05/09
Vietnam's non-cash payments reach US$9.8 trillion, 23 times GDP
Many of the banking industry's digital transformation goals for 2025 are on track to be met or exceeded.
21:53, 2024/05/04
PM urges Central bank to ensure positive growth in 2024
Local lenders are encouraged to provide incentives and attract individuals to take out consumer loans.
17:07, 2024/05/03
Vietnamese Gov't to continue VAT cut for second half of 2024
If the VAT reduction policy is continued for the last six months of the year, the total revenue loss for 2024 is projected to be approximately VND47.5 trillion (US$1.87 billion).
21:54, 2024/04/23
3,400 taels of gold purchased at the first-in-11-year auction
Gold trading firm SJC and lender ACB are the two successful bidders at the auction held today.
16:19, 2024/04/22
HoSE to launch KRX-developed transaction system in early May
Brokerage firms are expected to prepare data for the transition to the new system.
15:23, 2024/04/22
Central bank moves gold auction to tomorrow
The auction was postponed due to a lack of bidders and escrow deposits.
18:14, 2024/04/19
Vietnam’s c.bank sells USD to stabilize exchange rate
The move is aimed at alleviating market concerns, increasing foreign exchange supply, and ensuring smooth liquidity.
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.
15:12, 2024/04/04
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.
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.
20:39, 2024/03/18
Casinos contribute US$370 million to state budget over 5 years
The number of Vietnamese gamblers is falling.
08:22, 2024/03/13
Standard Chartered and IATA partner to launch IATA Pay in Vietnam
IATA Pay in Vietnam is powered by Standard Chartered’s Straight2Bank Pay.
17:50, 2024/03/07
Vietnam’s capital market shows positive signs: Finance Ministry
The government is planning to set up a capital trading platform for innovative start-ups.