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.
21:58, 2021/02/01
Vietnam banks required to meet cash demand ahead of Tet
Relevant agencies are required to strengthen inspection, detect and strictly handle violations in foreign/cash exchange trading, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
17:23, 2021/01/28
Vietnam stock market falls to deepest slump yet amid new Covid-19 outbreak
Market capitalization on the HoSE, home to majorly large-caps, dropped around US$11.78 billion.
16:08, 2021/01/28
Vietnam PM expects cautious control of inflation to aid dual target in 2021
Local authorities should enhance supervision activities of market situation for timely intervention, which is in line with market-based principles and the goal of stabilizing macro-economic conditions.
15:26, 2021/01/28
VND set to continue trading stable in 2021
Strong currency inflows from trade surpluses and FDI will support the VND, while an adequate foreign reserve position will also allow the central bank to ease off its foreign currency purchases over the near term.
14:51, 2021/01/28
Vietnam c.bank stands firm on keeping macro-economic stability
A stable macro-economic environment is essential for Vietnam to ensure economic independence and boost its resilience against external shocks.
16:52, 2021/01/27
Vietnam to launch secondary market for corporate bonds this year
To address the overheated local corporate bond market, the MoF has proposed revising existing laws to differentiate between public offering and private placement for corporate bonds in terms of target buyers.
15:09, 2021/01/27
Vietnam puts national foreign debt under control
Efficient debt management will be a major factor helping Vietnam get out of the group of highly indebted countries, a representative of the Ministry of Finance stated.
11:18, 2021/01/27
Vietnam banks are confident in business outlook in 2021
As the government looks to push for public investment and the central bank keeps a low interest rate environment to aid economic growth, banks are expected to be the first beneficiaries from an economic rebound.
09:48, 2021/01/27
Vietnam banks launch domestic credit chip cards
The launch of chip-embedded credit and ATM cards partly contributes to ensuring greater payment security and promoting non-cash payment methods.
15:03, 2021/01/24
F0 investors learn hard lesson from stock market volatility
F0 investors put their money in stocks they barely know of but were recommended by others, so they become vulnerable when things go wrong and do not know what to do, said an expert.
16:47, 2021/01/22
Finland to provide concessional loans for Vietnam public projects
A framework agreement signed between the two countries has taken bilateral relations to a new level, Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam Kari Kahiluoto has said.
07:46, 2021/01/22
Robust economic pickup to drive stronger credit growth in 2021
Real estate sales will be another key driver of credit growth, as apartment supply and sales are likely to pick up in 2021.
09:45, 2021/01/21
Vn-Index predicted to return to 1.200 after historic slump
The return of foreign investors, large amount of money from new investors, and low interest-rate environment are factors that continue to keep up the Vn-Index, said an expert from SSI Securities Corporation.
14:42, 2021/01/20
Vietnamese e-wallet secures series A financing from KB Financial Group
It is a golden time to invest in Vietnam’s fintech thanks to the growing demand for e-payment.
08:11, 2021/01/19
Vietnam economy to enjoy a rosy 2021: HSBC
Thanks to its successful Covid-19 containment, Vietnam saw one of the highest GDP growth rates in the world in 2020.
06:39, 2021/01/19
Vietnam stock market watchdog addresses overload issue
A short-term solution would be to optimize the transaction process by increasing the minimum trading lot from 10 to 100 shares, starting from January 4, 2021.
17:48, 2021/01/15
Central Bank steps up efforts to address US tag of currency manipulation
New regulations shows that the SBV will reduce one-way intervention in the foreign exchange market.
10:31, 2021/01/12
Vietnam budget deficit forecast at 3.6% of GDP in 2021
Fitch Solutions holds a more optimistic view on Vietnam’s economic rebound in 2021, with its real GDP growth forecast at 8.6%, against the government’s 6.5% target.
15:12, 2021/01/11
Vietnam Central Bank targets credit growth at 12% in 2021
The State Bank of Vietnam aims to keep the inflation rate below 4% this year to ensure the stability of the monetary and foreign exchange markets.
15:02, 2021/01/11
Early positive signs for Vietnam stock market in 2021
It is not a coincidence that a strong economic growth period happened when the local stock market was setting new records.