WORDS ON THE STREET 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day Vietnam - Asia 2023 Smart City Summit Hanoi celebrates 15 years of administrative boundary adjustment 12th Vietnam-France decentrialized cooperation conference 31st Sea Games - Vietnam 2021 Covid-19 Pandemic
Home / Economy / Banking & Finance
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.
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.
14:29, 2024/03/06
Prime Minister urges banks to cut lending rates further
The Government leader has called for the publication of average lending rates to allow individuals and businesses to choose their banks.
20:23, 2024/02/28
Potential upgrade to emerging status may pull US$25 billion into Vietnam’s stock market
The local stock market's upgrade from the frontier to emerging status by 2025 remains critical to the country’s transformation into a high-middle-income country by 2035 and a high-income country by 2045.
07:42, 2024/02/28
Vietnam to finalize legal framework for digital assets in May
Virtual asset transactions in Vietnam are currently conducted through international trading platforms or direct arrangements, which poses risks of money laundering for the individuals involved.
16:01, 2024/02/26
VCCI hosts 14 international investors to study Vietnam's potential
With a population of 100 million, a young workforce, a stable political system and attractive policies, Vietnam has attracted the interest of many global companies.
15:32, 2024/02/22
Enhanced local trade finance in Vietnam: A potential US$55 billion annual trade boost
International trade is an important driver of productivity, jobs, and development – but to be effective, adequate trade finance is essential.
16:31, 2024/02/15
Vietnam’s corporate bond market could grow to US$100bn: Finance Minister
The Ministry of Finance is expected to establish a separate bond market, strengthen inspection and auditing, and create conditions for businesses to raise capital.
20:08, 2024/02/14
Vietnam’s banking sector set to turn the corner in 2024
The fact that the Vietnamese dong depreciated by a modest 2.9% year on year in 2023 indicated high stability and improved foreign exchange reserves compared to the end of the previous year.
14:02, 2024/02/02
Vietnamese Gov’t remains steadfast in upgrading stock market to emerging status by 2025
The Ministry of Finance is expected to ease pre-transaction deposit requirements for foreign investors this year.
12:06, 2024/01/31
USD/VND exchange rate set to stabilize in second half of 2024
The central bank achieved some success in managing the foreign exchange market as the USD/VND exchange rate maintained a sliding rate of about 3.1% in 2023, despite some periods approaching the VND24,800 threshold.
11:04, 2024/01/22
Foreign capital expected to return to Vietnam’s stock market
If the stock market is upgraded to emerging status, the potential influx of foreign capital could range between $5 and $8 billion.
13:08, 2024/01/09
PM calls on banking sector to meet economy's capital needs
The main goal of the banking sector is to support economic growth while controlling inflation, contributing to the stability of the macro-economy, the monetary and foreign exchange markets, and financial security.
10:27, 2024/01/07
Over US$82 billion to be pumped into Vietnam’s economy this year: SBV
A reduction in interest rates is expected to fuel better credit performance in 2024 compared to last year.
18:27, 2024/01/02
Vietnam’s stock market expected to close in on global standards
Proactive and coordinated efforts among Government agencies are key to achieving the goal of upgrading Vietnam's stock market from the current frontier to emerging market status.
13:38, 2023/12/05
Vietnam, Cambodia launch QR code payment system
The move is aimed at facilitating cashless payments in both countries.
14:47, 2023/11/29
Global minimum tax set to take effect in Vietnam in 2024
The move is expected to increase tax revenue by over VND14.6 trillion ($603.5 million) from 122 foreign multinationals operating in Vietnam.
14:54, 2023/11/27
Vietnam’s local bond market hits US$109 billion: ADB
Vietnam’s government bond yields climbed across all tenors for September 1 - November 10 driven by a rise in inflation and the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates high for an extended period.
17:51, 2023/11/08
Vietnam not a currency manipulator, says US Treasury
However, Vietnam was placed back on a US Treasury currency "watch list".
1 2 3 4 5 6 7