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.
16:54, 2023/01/18
EU, Germany fund to enhance public financial management in Vietnam
A robust public finance management system will enable Vietnam to achieve its long-term socio-economic growth.
13:56, 2023/01/17
Vietnam proposed 30% cut in land lease in 2023
Last year, a similar cut caused the state to miss out on VND3.5 trillion (US$150 million) in revenues.
14:58, 2023/01/14
Vietnam's foreign reserves to return to US$100-billion mark by year-end
During the first 10 months of 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) was forced to sell an estimated 20% of total foreign exchange reserves to stabilize the exchange rate.
11:03, 2023/01/07
Vietnam’s 2023 GDP growth forecast at 7.2%: Standard Chartered
The forecast comes from the country's solid growth of 8% in 2022.
21:25, 2023/01/05
Gold of high interest for Vietnamese investors to combat inflation
As many as 73% of Vietnamese investors still believe in digital assets, despite market turbulence in 2023.
17:12, 2023/01/05
Vietnam's finance ministry waives taxes worth over US$2 billion in 2022
The authorities also extended the payment deadline for taxes and land rental fees of VND106 trillion ($4.5 billion) for local firms.
16:43, 2022/12/28
Vietnam's credit growth expands nearly 13% in 2022
Banks' lending continues to be channeled into priority economic fields rather than high-risk ones, such as real estate or the stock market.
20:33, 2022/12/23
C.bank urges tightened credit management in high-risk fields
Banks should exercise caution when making large loans to customers or financing large-scale projects to minimize risks.
10:59, 2022/12/22
Vietnam banks' ratings on positive trajectory: Fitch
The favorable economic backdrop has enabled banks to take advantage of ample asset origination opportunities to expand while rising household incomes and improved business cash flow keep credit risks in check.
22:15, 2022/12/19
Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation set up
The Hanoi-based company, with a registered capital of US$42.3 million, would oversee securities registration, deposit, clearing, and payment processes.
12:53, 2022/12/16
Hanoi’s tax revenue hits nearly US$13 billion
Vietnam’s total tax revenue was estimated at VND1,460 trillion ($61.86 billion), exceeding the estimate by 24.3%.
17:22, 2022/12/07
PM urges banks’ credit to run into key economic sectors
Banks are requested to be responsible for supporting growth and containing inflation simultaneously.
17:46, 2022/12/06
Central bank expands credit growth target amid rising capital demand
The expansion of the credit room by 1.5-2 percentage points would mean an addition of VND156-200 trillion ($6.5-8.3 billion) being injected into the economy.
15:43, 2022/12/02
Hanoi-born scientists named for world research
The rated scientists, including some Hanoi-born researchers, are working at universities, including Vietnam National University and Ton Duc Thang University.
21:44, 2022/11/21
Rising credit demand puts pressure on Vietnam's economy
Experts call for the central bank to expand the credit growth target to 15-16% this year.
14:41, 2022/11/15
Visa, Google and banks launch Google Wallet today
With digital payments becoming the go-to choice for a seamless experience, Google Wallet is now available in Vietnam.
17:48, 2022/11/12
NA agrees to raise basic wage next July
The Vietnamese Parliament expects a budget deficit of VND455.5 trillion (US$18.35 billion), or 4.42% of GDP, for next year.
15:20, 2022/11/12
Vietnam excluded from US Treasury's monitoring list
Vietnam is among five economies removed from the monitoring list for "having met only one out of three criteria for two consecutive reports."
15:52, 2022/11/10
Vietnam’s Govt committed to supporting sustainable corporate bond market
The Government set the goal for total outstanding loans in the corporate bond market to reach at least 20% of the GDP by 2025, and 25% by 2030.
07:55, 2022/11/09
Vietnam’s budget revenue in 10 months exceeds year’s target
The high revenue was thanks to Vietnam’s speedy economic recovery, including a GDP growth of 8.83% in the year's first three quarters.