Banking & Finance
Southeast Region attracts 35% of total bank lending
The region reporting outstanding loans of nearly VND6.8 quadrillion ($258 billion) by the end of September.
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Rising costs not customers
Revenue increases in the food and beverage sector detailed in a recent report appear to stem from higher prices rather than growing demand.
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Broader access to purchasing power
A recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum heard how Vietnam’s cross-border QR payment system is entering a new era of expansion.
Vietnam Digital Finance 2026 opens
The event focusing on building a smart, secure, connected and sustainable digital finance ecosystem.
Total assets managed by fund management companies reaching $32.5 billion
The fund management industry has maintained strong growth over the past decade.
ISO 37001: When anti-bribery governance becomes part of investor confidence before an IPO
Dr. Saman Bandara, Forensics Leader at Ernst & Young Vietnam Limited, explains to VET’s Huynh Dung how ISO 37001 can help companies translate their anti-bribery commitments into a structured, evidence-based governance system that supports pre-investment or pre-listing due diligence.
Govn't approves plan to modernise banking system and improve business access to credit
At least 300,000 SMEs expected to have outstanding loans with credit institutions or foreign bank branches by 2030.
Vanguard plans to invest $2.5 bln in Vietnam and retain holdings for decades
Many of these investors may have never visited Vietnam, but through globally diversified portfolios, they will have the opportunity to participate in Vietnam's sustainable growth.
Gong-striking ceremony marking the milestone of Vietnam’s stock market transitioning from "Frontier" to "Secondary Emerging" market status
Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan performed the gong-striking ceremony.