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.
15:51, 2025/02/24
Vietnam set to have digital banks within financial centers
Credit institutions headquartered in these financial centers will not be bound by restrictions on to foreign ownership or foreign investment conditions when providing services there or across borders.
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.
05:57, 2020/12/09
Banks spur lending for wind and solar power
More loans have come to wind and solar power projects recently.
05:25, 2020/12/09
Large-cap stocks to boost Vietnam’s stock market by year-end
Investment funds unexpectedly divested capital from Vietnam’s stock market in October. However, the local securities market is still expected to rally in November and the last quarter, driven by strong growth of large-cap stocks.
06:11, 2020/12/08
Vietnam’s banking sector in 2020: profitability and vulnerability are higher
Despite challenges, Vietnam's banks are nearly approaching their full-year targets but the risk provision pressure remains great.
15:27, 2020/12/07
Vietnam tax revenue passes 1,000 trillion-mark in 11-month period
Budget revenue, however, remains short of VND100 trillion (US$4.31 billion) to meet the year’s target with one month to go.
09:40, 2020/12/07
Week ahead: Investors may look to strengthen cash-over-stock ratio
SHS forecast the profit-taking will enhance this week and the VN-Index may return to 900-1,000 points.
09:09, 2020/12/07
Banks may face difficulty in raising foreign capital with regulator’s proposal
Capital and expertise of foreign investors can help speed up the banks’ restructuring process.
10:31, 2020/12/05
Central Bank expected to cut key rate to aid economy
The inflation in 2020 is forecast at 3.3%, significantly lower than the target of 4% set by the government.
14:35, 2020/12/04
Why illegal forex trading is doomed to failure from the start?
Given a high-risk nature, losses are almost inevitable for investors in forex trading.
15:04, 2020/12/02
Scenarios for Vietnam’s stock market in 2020
Vietnam’s stock market has experienced a volatile third quarter due to the resurgence of the Covid-19.
09:23, 2020/12/02
MPI mulls second stimulus package
The focus of the government’s support this time would be for enterprises with high spillover effects to the economy, especially in fields of aviation, tourism and consumer products.
17:13, 2020/11/30
Vietnam’s cost of living falls in November after 5 months of rise
Core inflation rose 2.43% year-on-year in the first eleven months of 2020.
16:58, 2020/11/25
Vietnam bond market posts strongest growth among emerging East Asia in 9 months
This growth was supported by expansion in both the government and corporate bond segments, stated the ADB.
15:22, 2020/11/24
Vietnam c.bank set for 5th policy rate cut to realize GDP growth target
As of November 17, the country’s credit growth was estimated at 7.26% against the end of 2019, resulting in VND8,790 trillion (US$377.7 billion) in outstanding loans.
09:58, 2020/11/20
Covid-19 puts Vietnam under pressure for digital transformation: VCCI
Further support is needed from policymakers to provide both legal and infrastructure means to boost e-payment in Vietnam.
20:18, 2020/11/18
Covid-19 accelerates digital transformation process of Vietnam banking sector
Many banks are on the brink of losing their market shares in case they lag behind in the digitalization process.
16:40, 2020/11/17
Five priorities of Vietnam c.bank under new governor
The banking sector should be a pioneer in the digital transformation process, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
13:57, 2020/11/16
Reasons why Vietnam remains world’s 4 best performing stock markets
The merging process of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City stock exchanges into the Vietnam Stock Exchange continues to be a priority in the coming time.
23:46, 2020/11/13
Vietnam gov't mandated to narrow fiscal deficit to 4% of GDP in 2021
State budget allocation would continue to be prioritized for the Covid-19 fight, recovery efforts in the wake of natural disasters, social welfare, national security and foreign affairs.
16:34, 2020/11/13
Vietnam banks performance improves with economic recovery: Fitch Ratings
Fitch expects the economy to continue to recover, helped by well-controlled local coronavirus infection rates.
13:22, 2020/11/12
Vietnam finance ministry strive to improve budget transparency
This is the seventh consecutive year that the finance ministry publishes the report on state budget estimates, which the ministry considers an important practice to promote transparency and publicity of Vietnam’s state budget.