VET Exclusive
Holistic approach to competitiveness in banking sector
The elements determining customer preferences in Vietnam’s banking sector have been shifting over time, especially ESG and AI.
Banking & Finance
Moody’s upgrades Vietnam’s credit outlook to "Positive"
The agency highlighted significant strides in institutional and governance quality, driven by a comprehensive wave of administrative, legal, and public sector reforms initiated in late 2024.
Vietnam Today
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.
Continued 2% VAT reduction suggested
Upon approval, the VAT reduction will be extended from July 1, 2025 until the end of 2026.
Roundtable on building financial centers in Vietnam held in Germany
Vietnam is studying various measures to promote growth, including the establishment and operation of financial centers.
HCMC jumps 7 spots in Global Financial Centres Index
In Southeast Asia, it now trails Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand), and Jakarta (Indonesia) but outperforms Manila (the Philippines).
A mechanism proposed to manage cryptocurrency exchanges
A pilot program for issuing and trading cryptocurrencies and digital assets to be oversighted Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Public Security, and State Bank of Vietnam.
Public investment disbursement to be accelerated
The government has introduced task forces to ensure that public investment disbursement reaches the levels required to boost growth.
Domestic gold prices drop after hitting historic record high
The selling prices of SJC-branded gold bars plummeting to below the VND100 million ($3,885) per tael mark on March 21.