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Foreign credit institutions allowed to conduct int’l payments via accounts in Vietnam

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Foreign credit institutions allowed to conduct int’l payments via accounts in Vietnam

Under a new circular from the State Bank of Vietnam, such payments and money transfers can be conducted from September 19, 2026.

HCM City disburses 41.2% of 2026 public investment capital

Banking & Finance

HCM City disburses 41.2% of 2026 public investment capital

Real estate credit reaches $196bln by end-June

Banking & Finance

Real estate credit reaches $196bln by end-June

Crucial policy direction of the financial market reform

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Crucial policy direction of the financial market reform

The development of infrastructure bonds has been included in Vietnam’s financial market reform agenda and are geared toward financing projects with long-term investment horizons.

Rethinking capital allocation

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Rethinking capital allocation

Simply mobilizing capital is no longer the name of the game in investment endeavors to support growth as how this capital is deployed becomes the more pressing issue.

Banks to tighten collateral and credit rating criteria

Banks to tighten collateral and credit rating criteria

Risk management criteria, particularly the requirements for "collateral" and "minimum credit rating," are expected to be slightly tightened.

January 08, 2026

Dong Nai among top localities as budget revenue exceeds $3.8 bln

Dong Nai among top localities as budget revenue exceeds $3.8 bln

Looking forward to 2026 and the 2026–2030 period, the southern province plans to accelerate its transition from an "extensive" to an "intensive" growth model.

January 07, 2026

Domestic gold prices keep upward trend in new year

Domestic gold prices keep upward trend in new year

Selling prices of SJC-branded gold bars hitting a record high of VND158 million (around $6,000) per tael.

January 07, 2026

Remittances to HCM City hit new record high in 2025

Remittances to HCM City hit new record high in 2025

Remittance inflows into the southern city are expected to reach a record high of $10.5 billion in 2025.

January 02, 2026

PM assigns key tasks for banking sector to achieve double-digit growth in 2026

PM assigns key tasks for banking sector to achieve double-digit growth in 2026

Total outstanding credits reached nearly VND18.41 quadrillion ($700 billion) as of December 24, 2025.

January 02, 2026

Regulations on gold trading tightened

Regulations on gold trading tightened

The maximum fine of up to VND400 million (approximately $15,200) will be applied following a new decree issued by the Government.

December 31, 2025

Digital Biz

Starlink officially launches in Vietnam, prices starting at $43/month

Digital Biz

International collaboration bolsters Vietnam’s presence in global AI value chain: Deputy PM

Digital Biz

Technology talent training center inaugurated in Thai Nguyen

Digital Biz

Bac Ninh attracts over $2.7 bln into semiconductor industry

Digital Biz

Vietnam targets 10,000 highly skilled AI professionals by 2030