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.
Enabling progress in public investment disbursement
Major efforts are now focused on meeting annual targets for public investment disbursement given the importance of the capital source and its spillover effects.
New Decree sets up to $3,800 penalty for crypto regulation violations
This is one of the regulations stipulated in newly-issued Decree No. 284/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties for crypto assets and the crypto asset market, taking effect from September 1.
PM urges for efforts to achieve 2026 growth target
Focus to be put on removing bottlenecks, unlocking resources, maintaining macroeconomic stability and promoting growth.
Vietnam’s CPI rises 4.45% in first eight months of 2026
Housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction materials recording the largest increase.
Vietnam’s top 100 SOEs for state budget contribution unveiled
According to the STATE 100 data, the total budget contribution from these top 100 SOEs, after excluding double-counted figures between parent companies and subsidiaries, accounts for approximately 16% of Vietnam’s total national budget revenue.
A risk-based approach to financial transaction regulations
With digital transformation likely to have a major role to play in financial transactions into the future, the governing legal framework is in need of reinforcement.