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.
11:20, 2020/02/17
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index predicted to move sideways this week
If penetrating through resistance zone of 940- 943, the index will head toward 960-970 points in the short term, said a brokerage firm.
09:45, 2020/02/17
FDI firms face challenges on Vietnam’s stock market
Part of blame is the business performance of the FDI firms which lack stability and significant growth in annual profits, which discourages investors.
10:28, 2020/02/14
Foreign investors look forward to Vietnam’s imminent IPOs in 2020
Nearly 100 Vietnamese companies will need to hit the road for share auctions by the end of 2020 to meet the government’s target of privatizing state firms.
01:04, 2020/02/12
Vietnam c.bank drops foreign ownership limit requirement for fintech
Foreign ownership limit could affect the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the field of intermediary payment services in particular and fintech in general.
11:11, 2020/02/11
Vietnam’s growth prospects remain positive despite pessimism for global economy
Despite the declining trend overall, 49% Vietnam CEOs in particular, share a positive outlook for business growth in the year ahead.
09:16, 2020/02/11
Foreign banks start consumer finance boost in Vietnam’s market
Foreign banks have decided to boost consumer finance loans as the business segment is forecast to maintain double digit growth this year.
17:24, 2020/02/08
Vietnam records fiscal surplus of US$2.04 billion in January
In January, tax revenue stood at VND166.7 trillion (US$7.17 billion), equivalent to 11% of the year's plan and up 4.8% year-on-year.
12:31, 2020/02/07
Vietnam banks record highest increase in brand value: Brand Finance
With five new banks included in this year’s Brand Finance Banking 500, the total number of Vietnamese banks in the global top 500 banks in brand value hits nine.
12:12, 2020/02/07
Vietnam banks pledge to support business sectors hit by nCoV
The central bank is willing to support liquidity for credit institutions, if needed, as they start providing financial support for the economy.
18:41, 2020/02/06
Vietnam's new consumer finance curbs to challenge business models: Fitch
Fitch Ratings believes larger, more established finance companies are better-placed to meet the new requirements while newer, smaller companies that concentrate on cash loans may find it harder to shift their business models.
17:03, 2020/02/06
Vietnam shares jump most in 3 months on bottom-fishing
Good liquidity accompanied steep losses in recent days, and steep falls in the market prompted buying.
16:04, 2020/02/06
Vietnam finance ministry takes step to stabilize market sentiment
Vietnam’s stock market over the last few days has gradually recovered and rebounded, said Vice Minister of Finance Vu Thi Mai.
12:37, 2020/02/05
Vietnam c.bank lends a hand to companies hurt by nCoV
Banks could consider restructure debt payment period or lower interest rates for enterprises and individual customers facing difficulties from the epidemic.
02:17, 2020/02/04
Two-thirds of Vietnamese use online credit and e-payments in 2019
Up to 64% of respondents in Vietnam applied for online credit in 2019 at least once.
15:44, 2020/02/03
Vietnam shares narrow losses, close at 1-year low
If the psychological thresholds of 890-900 of the VN-Index are not breached, the market may recover in the short term.
16:55, 2020/01/31
Spooked investors continue to dump Vietnam shares as nCoV spreads
The selloffs in Vietnam tracked losses in major Asia markets as fears over the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
21:23, 2020/01/30
Vietnam government to raise registered capital at major state-run banks in Q1
All four major state-run banks, including Vietcombank, Vietinbank, Agribank and BIDV, are expected to qualify for Basel II standards in 2020.
16:29, 2020/01/30
Vietnam shares sold off as virus fears spread; US$5 billion evaporates
Fears of the nCoV, also known as the Wuhan virus, have sent major bourses in Asia and Europe tumbling.
12:15, 2020/01/30
Investment funds concerned over bubble in Vietnamese startups
For years, investors were willing to back losing businesses to gain market share. But now, there is more scrutiny of new investments.
05:53, 2020/01/30
World Bank issues first green loan to Vietnam
Green project financing has become a global trend in the banking and finance industry and it opens another channel for Vietnam to pursue green growth.