Vietnam Today
Preferential tax policies for private sector issued
The fresh tax policy is expected to support small and medium-sized enterprises, especially startups, reduce financial pressure.
Banking & Finance
Domestic gold prices hit all-time high
The selling price of SJC-branded gold bars reaching VND165 million ($6,272) per tael on January 19.
Banking & Finance
Ministry consults on operational regulations for Vietnam’s IFC
Under the proposal, the center will include various types of members, such as banks, securities firms, insurance companies, investment funds, asset management firms, Fintech companies, and market infrastructure organizations.
Loan deal worth $1.1 bln signed for Quang Trach II LNG Plant
The loan is provided by a consortium of four state-owned commercial banks of Vietcombank, VietinBank, BIDV, and Agribank, with Vietcombank serving as the lead bank.
Conditions favorable for green finance
A significant amount of green capital has found its way to Vietnam as the country targets energy transition and green growth.
PM chairs first meeting of Steering Committee for IFC
The meeting reviewing plans to build, operate and develop the IFC in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Outstanding policy credit reaches $16.2 billion in 2025
The credit providing support for over 6.7 million poor households and other policy beneficiaries nationwide.
Vietnam ranks 5th in Asia in financial services: WB report
The country recording 80.32 points out of 100, according to the WB's Business Ready 2025 report.
Vietnam’s 2026 credit expansion projected at $106 bln, down $7 bln YoY
The central bank has instructed credit institutions to strictly control credit expansion in high-risk areas, particularly the real estate sector, throughout 2026.