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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.
Tution fees waived for all public school students
The Politburo has decided to waive all tuition fees for students from kindergarten to high school in the public school system nationwide.
Domestic gold prices drop following global trend
The selling prices of SJC-branded gold bars plunged for three consecutive days.
Banks in HCMC commit $20 bln of preferential credits for enterprises
The credit program aiming to support businesses and promoting economic growth.
Many banks cut deposit interest rates
Deposit interest rates from some commercial banks cut by 0.1-0.5 percentage points.
Gold price gap between domestic and global markets further down
Gold price in Vietnam is higher than the global price around VND280,000 ($10.9) a tael.
A resolution on a financial center proposed
Vietnam ranks among the leading markets in the adoption rate of future financial technologies.