Vietnam stock market clears major legal hurdle to potential upgrade
Starting November 2, foreign investors will no longer be required to pre-fund 100% of their transactions, promising the removal of a major roadblock for Vietnam's market upgrade process.
21:44, 2024/11/11
Vietnam's credit growth up 10% in 10 months
Vietnam’s central bank has set a credit growth target of around 15% this year.
17:37, 2024/08/06
Vietnam, Singapore strengthen partnership in stock exchange operations
The two sides will focus on cooperation in digital transformation, cybersecurity, tax management, and market operations.
22:07, 2024/07/10
Taxes revenue from online shopping in Vietnam nearly triple in H1
Vietnam has 3.1 million business households and individuals, many of whom sell goods and services online without registering, declaring, or paying taxes.
22:09, 2023/08/04
Vietnam’s CPI growth set to expand up to 3.7% in 2023
This projection is lower than the original target set at the beginning of the year, which was to keep inflation below 4.5%.
04:48, 2023/07/21
VDCA publishes guidelines for personal data processors
Decree No. 13 is the third legal document to enhance cyberspace management in Vietnam.
20:46, 2023/07/20
Corporate bond trading platform to be new growth driver
The introduction of the bond trading platform is expected to increase transparency and improve market liquidity.
10:27, 2023/07/20
Government to ask for parliament's approval on global minimum tax
The global minimum tax will affect multinationals such as Samsung, Intel, LG, Bosch, Sharp, Panasonic, Foxconn and Pegatron, among other investors in Vietnam.
16:27, 2023/07/14
Vietnam's corporate bond trading platform to go live in July
There is an urgent need for the government to take swift action to address the problems in the corporate bond and securities markets.
05:49, 2023/07/09
QR code makes shopping easier for Hanoi residents
Among all payment methods, QR code-based payments grew 160% in volume and 40% in value from January to May.
12:46, 2023/06/30
WB provides US$264 million loan to support Vietnam's inclusive and sustainable recovery
Reforms supported by this credit will strengthen Vietnam's ongoing recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent commodity price shocks.
22:27, 2023/06/13
Vietnam’s medium-term outlook remains positive: Fitch Ratings
Fitch has affirmed Vietnam's sovereign credit rating at 'BB' with a 'positive outlook.'
20:06, 2023/06/06
Drought insurance for Vietnamese farmers launched
The Australian insurtech startup made inroads into Vietnam's agricultural insurance sector, aiming to insure farmers against Southeast Asia's volatile weather.
17:58, 2023/05/29
Local banks cap deposit rates at 8.5%/year
Lowering bank rates helps businesses and individuals access credit, stimulating the economy.
22:18, 2023/05/25
Gov’t finalizes 2% VAT cut plan for goods and services
With the VAT cut to 8% in the second half of this year, the government estimates a revenue loss of VND24 trillion (US$1 billion).
13:41, 2023/05/25
Banks urged to further cut lending rates
The central bank will continue instructing banks to reduce interest rates, share profits with businesses, and undertake debt restructuring with a greater sense of urgency.
08:42, 2023/05/25
Vietnam's Central Bank cuts policy rate for third time
The aim is to steer the market towards a downward trend in interest rates in the future by lowering the ceiling on deposit and operating rates.
09:43, 2023/05/06
Thai KBank becomes the second largest chartered foreign bank in Vietnam
With a charter capital of over US$285 million, KBank is the second largest foreign bank branch in Vietnam by charter capital.
17:37, 2023/05/04
ADB, Switzerland cofinance US$5 million to improve access to finance for SMEs in Vietnam
This funding, along with a $2 million contribution from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific financed by the Government of Japan, will support technical assistance to expand inclusive and climate finance in the country.
21:42, 2023/04/26
Thai firm to acquire Starprint Vietnam for US$44.7 million
The merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023.
20:03, 2023/04/25
Banks to keep lowering interest rates: Deputy governor
After the last two interest rate cuts, lending rates on the market have fallen to below 8% per annum.
10:50, 2023/04/25
Vietnam news highlights for April 25, 2023
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12:52, 2023/04/18
Vietnamese Gov’t agrees to cut VAT tax to 8% until year end
This would reduce budget revenues by VND5.8 trillion (US$246.7 million) per month and by VND35 trillion (US$1.48 billion) over the last six months of the year.
23:42, 2023/04/07
Vietnam’s stock market holds much potential for stronger growth: SSC
With a P/E ratio of 11x, lower than most other markets in the world, the Vietnamese stock market is a very attractive choice for long-term investment.