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Banks agree to cut interest rates following meeting with new Governor

This move comes as several banks have been aggressively competing for capital, causing market interest rates to spike in recent times.

Banking & Finance

Vietnam's stock market will be upgraded from a frontier market to an emerging market in September

Vietnam Today

Vietnam waives transport fees to ease cost pressures on businesses

Investment

Three-consortium proposes $1.15 billion financial tower for Vietnam’s IFC in HCMC

A consortium comprising REE, HFIC, and VinaCapital has proposed investing $1.15 billion to develop a 99-storey financial tower in Ho Chi Minh City's Thu Thiem New Urban Area, expected to become a landmark of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre.

Banking & Finance

HCM City jumps 11 positions in Global Financial Centers Index

The improved standing signals meaningful gains in upgrading the financial business environment, strengthening infrastructure and deepening connectivity with international markets.

Special remuneration mechanism proposed for financial center experts

The applicable subjects include the Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, and members of the Executive Council; personnel working in the Assisting Body and the Advisory Council; and other relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

April 04, 2026

Cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China launched

Under the new arrangement, Chinese tourists can use Alipay - a member wallet of Ant International - to scan VIETQRGlobal codes and make direct payments at merchants within NAPAS’ network across Vietnam.

April 03, 2026

HCM City's outstanding credits reach $200bln in Q1

Credit growth mainly focused on economic growth drivers as well as businesses and production sectors.

April 03, 2026

Corporate bond issuance hit $1.2bln in Q1

Real estate firms remaining the dominant issuers, accounting for 53% of total issuance.

April 03, 2026

Central bank outlines measures to stabilize interest rates

Banks must continue to publicly disclose average lending rates, and the spread between deposit and lending rates on their websites to improve transparency.

April 01, 2026

Real estate continues to lead M&A activity

Beyond the residential segment, industrial real estate and logistics have also become prime destinations for M&A capital.

March 31, 2026

Digital Biz

Banks agree to cut interest rates following meeting with new Governor

Vietnam's stock market will be upgraded from a frontier market to an emerging market in September

Vietnam waives transport fees to ease cost pressures on businesses

Three-consortium proposes $1.15 billion financial tower for Vietnam’s IFC in HCMC

HCM City jumps 11 positions in Global Financial Centers Index

Special remuneration mechanism proposed for financial center experts

Cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China launched

HCM City's outstanding credits reach $200bln in Q1

Corporate bond issuance hit $1.2bln in Q1

Central bank outlines measures to stabilize interest rates

Real estate continues to lead M&A activity

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