Banking & Finance

Selling price of SJC-branded gold bars rose to VND85 million ($3,330) per tael on November 19.

The policy aimed at supporting businesses and stimulating the economy.

The bonds, worth VND2 trillion ($78.4 million), will finance projects in such fields as renewable energy, sustainable transport, water management, green buildings, and energy efficiency.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s semiannual report, released in November 2024, Vietnam was named in the Monitoring List along with China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, and Germany.

Natural disasters cause annual losses to Vietnam of up to 1-1.5% of GDP.

The banking sector was the largest issuer.