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Vietnam's stock market will be upgraded from a frontier market to an emerging market in September

The global index provider FTSE Russell makes the confirmation in its latest mid-cycle review, released on April 8.

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Vietnam waives transport fees to ease cost pressures on businesses

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Three-consortium proposes $1.15 billion financial tower for Vietnam’s IFC in HCMC

Banking & Finance

HCM City jumps 11 positions in Global Financial Centers Index

The improved standing signals meaningful gains in upgrading the financial business environment, strengthening infrastructure and deepening connectivity with international markets.

Vietnam Today

Special remuneration mechanism proposed for financial center experts

The applicable subjects include the Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, and members of the Executive Council; personnel working in the Assisting Body and the Advisory Council; and other relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China launched

Under the new arrangement, Chinese tourists can use Alipay - a member wallet of Ant International - to scan VIETQRGlobal codes and make direct payments at merchants within NAPAS’ network across Vietnam.

April 03, 2026

HCM City's outstanding credits reach $200bln in Q1

Credit growth mainly focused on economic growth drivers as well as businesses and production sectors.

April 03, 2026

Corporate bond issuance hit $1.2bln in Q1

Real estate firms remaining the dominant issuers, accounting for 53% of total issuance.

April 03, 2026

Central bank outlines measures to stabilize interest rates

Banks must continue to publicly disclose average lending rates, and the spread between deposit and lending rates on their websites to improve transparency.

April 01, 2026

Real estate continues to lead M&A activity

Beyond the residential segment, industrial real estate and logistics have also become prime destinations for M&A capital.

March 31, 2026

Crypto assets defined as non-taxable objects for VAT purposes

For individual investors, regardless of their residency status, income from crypto asset transfers will be subject to Personal Income Tax at a rate of 0.1% of the transfer price per transaction.

March 31, 2026

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Vietnam's stock market will be upgraded from a frontier market to an emerging market in September

Vietnam waives transport fees to ease cost pressures on businesses

Three-consortium proposes $1.15 billion financial tower for Vietnam’s IFC in HCMC

HCM City jumps 11 positions in Global Financial Centers Index

Special remuneration mechanism proposed for financial center experts

Cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China launched

HCM City's outstanding credits reach $200bln in Q1

Corporate bond issuance hit $1.2bln in Q1

Central bank outlines measures to stabilize interest rates

Real estate continues to lead M&A activity

Crypto assets defined as non-taxable objects for VAT purposes

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