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.
PM outlines key tasks to enhance macroeconomic management
Vietnam recording encouraging economic results in 2025 with GDP growth reaching 8.02%.
Vietnam to abolish business licensing fees for enterprises and households from 2026
This is viewed as a strategic move to foster entrepreneurship, encourage the expansion of production and business activities, and improve the national investment climate...
Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt rating to BBB-
The upgrade is seen as an important step in reinforcing the standing and credibility of Vietnam’s debt instruments in international capital markets.
Domestic gold prices rebounded after steep decline
The selling prices of SJC-branded gold bars jumping to a new record of VND173.3 million ($6,589) per tael.
MoIT designated as focal point for three major FTAs
The government has detailed specific responsibilities for various ministries across the different chapters of each agreement.
Domestic gold prices plunge after hitting record high
The prices of SJC-branded gold bars dropping by VND1.8 million ($68.4) per tael for both buying and selling.