Regional, international financial centers mean boosters to Vietnamese economy: Deputy PM
Ho Chi Minh City envisions its financial center encompassing the money market, banking system, capital market, and derivatives market.
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.
16:49, 2025/01/06
Vietnam GDP expands by 7.09% in 2024
The 2024 growth rate is considered positive amidst global uncertainties and domestic challenges such as natural disasters.
14:39, 2025/01/04
Vietnam stock market set to accelerate in 2025: Experts
Stable macroeconomic fundamentals, ongoing institutional reforms, and favorable monetary policies will be positive for corporate earnings.
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
Check out the latest news about Vietnam.
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.
19:13, 2023/04/04
Central bank buys US$4 billion of currencies in Q1
Amidst the global uncertainties, the Central Bank has been buying back foreign currencies to ensure an adequate trade balance and economic stability.
18:32, 2023/04/01
News highlights for April 1, 2023
Find out the latest news about Hanoi and Vietnam in a five-minute brief.
16:11, 2023/03/28
Vietnamese banks that 'disappear' from the market
Some banks used to be very popular, with hundreds of thousands of customers, but they gradually disappeared from the market because of many reasons.
20:48, 2023/03/27
Japan's SMBC acquires 15% stake in VPBank for US$1.5 billion
The agreement surpasses the VND20 trillion ($850 million) acquisition of a 15% stake in BIDV from KEB Hana Bank (South Korea) in 2019, setting a new record in the banking industry.
15:29, 2023/03/15
Vietnam c.bank reduces policy rates
The country's central bank said the cut in the benchmark interest rate was a crucial step toward reducing market interest rates in the near future.
17:23, 2023/03/08
More female leaders needed in Vietnam’s banking sector: IFC
Gender-diverse leadership teams offer significant benefits to banks, from the strength of leadership teams, and cultural diversity, to viable financial performance metrics.
18:49, 2023/03/07
Corporate bond issuers allowed extending maturity period by 2 years
The new regulation allows bond issuers to extend the term of their bonds by up to two years, which was previously not permitted.
18:03, 2023/03/01
Hanoi mulls strategy to reform tax system until 2030
The application of modern and highly automated information technology is expected to create the best conditions for taxpayers to fulfill their tax obligations.
16:16, 2023/02/13
VNZ, first stock in Vietnam, hits million-dong price
Debuted on February 1, VNG Corporation has seen its market price gain as much as 200%.
17:26, 2023/02/07
Investors cautious in stock market in Year of the Cat
The local stock market will not go smoothly in 2023 as risks still persist and hamper its prospects.
16:53, 2023/02/06
Vn-Index set for steady growth in 2023
The Government’s active stance to address macro challenges would fuel the stock market development in 2023.
18:16, 2023/02/04
Vietnam State Treasury to raise US$17 billion through Gov’t bonds in 2023
Government bond is an important source of revenue for the state budget and supports the development of the capital market.
12:00, 2023/01/22
Hanoi eyes comprehensive development in 2023: Mayor
In 2023, the city is determined to successfully implement its yearly socio-economic goals and realize part of the 2021-2025 key development tasks.