Banking & Finance
Real estate credit reaches $196bln by end-June
Real estate loans accounting for 25.5% of total outstanding credit to the economy.
Business
Firms from Vietnam and Singapore partner to develop cross-border digital trust infrastructure
The partnership between PILA and TOTM Technologies aims to establish a trusted digital verification platform for cross-border transactions, helping promote digital trade, reduce verification costs and strengthen trust among businesses, financial institutions and regulators.
Vietnam Today
PM urges banks to direct credit toward growth-driving sectors
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chairing a meeting with the banking system to review monetary policy and credit activities during the first seven months of 2026.
Gold prices surging significantly after Tet holiday
Gold prices in Vietnam jumping by between VND3.6 million and VND5.6 million ($137–$213) per tael on February 23.
Vietnam’s stock market surpasses 12 million domestic investor accounts
Nearly 245,000 new accounts were opened in January alone, reflecting growing investor participation and confidence in the market.
Vietnam reiterates commitment to tax transparency in partnership with EU
Currently, the Government of Vietnam is developing and implementing a National Action Plan to fulfill the recommendations of the OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.
Shared responsibility for a trust-based tax system
Enterprises have responded to tax authorities reforming their operations by improving compliance but issues remain.
Deputy PM asks for clear roadmap for Vietnam’s International Financial Centre
Vietnam’s International Financial Centre is launched in HCM City and central Da Nang city.
Nam A Bank becomes Strategic Investor of Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City has launched the Vietnam International Financial Centre, naming Nam A Bank as a strategic investor to advance green finance and global integration.