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A step up the capital ladder
FTSE Russell’s upgrade opens Vietnam’s stock market to global capital but retaining long-term investment remains the key challenge.
Investment
HCM City targets $19 billion in foreign investment in 2026
The city is prioritising high-quality FDI in finance, technology, digital transformation, the green economy, sustainable development and innovation.
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Taking convenience a step further
Participants at a recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum shared their thoughts on promoting cross-border QR code payments.
30% reduction in personal and corporate income tax proposed
State budget revenue is expected to decline by approximately VND 3.191 trillion ($112.12 million) in 2026 and VND 3.51 trillion ($134.2 million) in 2027.
How to build a competitive market for tokenized real-world assets in Vietnam?
Industry leaders tell Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy about building a trusted and globally-competitive market for tokenized real-world assets in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s potential in tokenized real-world assets
Mr. Jeffrey Tchui, Executive Director and Head of APAC at Hashgraph and Executive Director of Web3 Harbour, Hong Kong (China)’s premier Web3 industry association, tells Ngo Huyen about Vietnam’s potential in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).
Cautious & proactive approach to a real-world asset market
A legal framework capable of encouraging innovation while also ensuring stability is the baseline for real-world assets and tokenization to prove fruitful in Vietnam.
Vietnam to become an early mover in tokenized real-world asset market
Vietnam is in a position to capitalize as a global tokenized real-world asset market takes shape.
Domestic gold prices drop, ending a three-session winning streak
Domestic prices still higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND2.66 million ($101) per tael.