Banking & Finance
Corporate bond issuances total $4.6 bln in 5M
Banking sector accounting for the largest proportion with 67.1%.
Digital Biz
Legal framework key to Da Nang's digital asset hub ambitions
Da Nang has approved a controlled pilot mechanism for a stablecoin payment project. This model allows international tourists visiting the city to make payments using USDT.
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Banking sector’s commitment to green growth
The State Bank of Vietnam has introduced an action plan to ensure sustainability within the country’s financial system.
ACB targets steady growth and strong returns in 2025
Asia Commercial Bank sets its sights on VND23,000 billion ($920 million) in pre-tax profit and 16 per cent credit growth for 2025, as it begins a new five-year strategy focused on sustainable expansion, digital investment, and consistent shareholder payouts.
Vietnam, US reached agreement on negotiations for a reciprocal trade agreement
The reciprocal trade agreement would include agreements on tariffs, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
UOB reaffirms its commitment to Vietnam with fresh capital injection and new headquarters
The fresh capital injection of VND2 trillion ($80 million) comes as UOB Vietnam also unveils plans for its new headquarters building in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tax reforms under discussion
A number of draft laws on tax matters recently went before the National Assembly Standing Committee for consideration and comment.
Standard Chartered forecasts strong growth for Vietnam in Q1
The country’s GDP growing by 7.7% in the first quarter of this year, up from 7.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Over $4.2 bln worth of Government bonds raised in Q1
The figure being equivalent to 22.09% of the annual plan.