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Six cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Japan signed
The agreements have been signed as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3.
Banking & Finance
VnEconomy hosts seminar: banks as partners in business growth through digital transformation
The event aims to clarify the current landscape, conditions, and solutions for the “digital enabler banking” model to effectively support businesses and drive sustainable growth.
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Taxable revenue threshold for household businesses doubled
The adjustment aims for greater flexibility, with the threshold to be raised to approximately VND1 billion ($38,000) to reflect economic realities, support household businesses, and ensure budget balance.
HCM City partners with Nasdaq to establish international financial center
Nasdanq representative stated that its exchange activities would support the development of the Vietnam International Financial Center in HCM City.
Corporate bond issuances top $13.25 bln in 9M
Commercial banks remained the leading issuers, accounting for 73% of the total value.
Domestic gold prices set new record high
The selling price of SJC-branded gold bars increased to VND141.9 million ($5,379) per tael.
PM urges stronger measures to boost Vietnam’s stock market following FTSE Russell upgrade
FTSE Russell announced on October 8 that Vietnam will be upgraded from frontier market to secondary emerging market status in its September 2025 Country Classification Review.
Interest rate in support of economic growth
Representatives from leading Vietnamese banks tell Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy of their efforts to lower interest rates in support of growth targets.
FTSE Russell announces the upgrade of Vietnam's stock market
Once upgraded, Vietnam's stock market will officially be included in the investment portfolios of hundreds of global ETFs and active funds, especially those tracking the FTSE Emerging Markets Index.