Vietnam Today
Vietnam targets 95% of population aged 15 and above to have bank accounts
The target is set in the draft National Financial Inclusion Strategy for the 2026-2030 period.
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Fuel import tariffs reduced to 0% amids Middle East tensions
The preferential import tax for unleaded petrol is slashed from 10% to zero from March 9 to April 30.
Banking & Finance
Finance ministry proposes 0% import tariff on fuel to stabilise supply
The move is part of measures to stabilise domestic supply and safeguard national energy security amid growing global uncertainties.
Thirteen Vietnamese banks listed among the world’s 500 most valuable banking brands
These banks are Vietcombank, VietinBank, MB Bank, BIDV, Techcombank, Agribank, VPBank, ACB, HDBank, Sacombank, VIB, TPBank and SHB.
AI deployed in banking sector
Banks have begun to deploy AI in their business operations but must look at issues surrounding data for the path to be smooth.
PM urges development of capital market to ease pressure on banking system
The Government leader chairing a meeting on March 5 to discuss key tasks and solutions for managing monetary and fiscal policies.
Domestic gold prices rebound after sharp decline
Prices of SJC-branded gold bars standing at VND181.2 million ($6,916) per tael for buying and VND184.2 million ($7,030) per tael for selling.
Public investment disbursement totals $2.12bln in 2M
The figure equivalent to 5.6% of the yearly plan assigned by the Prime Minister.
Domestic gold prices plunge after hitting record high
Gold prices in Vietnam reaching a historic high of nearly VND191 million ($7,290) per tael on March 2.