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Firms from Vietnam and Singapore partner to develop cross-border digital trust infrastructure

The partnership between PILA and TOTM Technologies aims to establish a trusted digital verification platform for cross-border transactions, helping promote digital trade, reduce verification costs and strengthen trust among businesses, financial institutions and regulators.

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PM urges banks to direct credit toward growth-driving sectors

Banking & Finance

VIFC-HCMC attracts $20 bln in investment after 6 months of operation

Banking & Finance

Tax payments via e-Tax Mobile app rise 2.4-fold in 7M

Total value through the app during the period reaching VND45.018 trillion ($1.7 billion).

Banking & Finance

Vietnam’s cashless payment transactions rise 34.3% in first half

The total number of cashless payment transactions exceeding 15 billion, with a combined value of more than VND190 quadrillion ($7.27 trillion)

Vietnam raises $709mln through Government bond auctions in July

The figure bringing the total amount of fundraising through Government bond issuance in the first seven months of 2026 to VND201.2 trillion ($7.65 billion), fulfilling 40% of the 2026 plan.

August 11, 2026

Towards true environmental, social, and governance practices in banking sector

The ESG practices of banks and, more importantly, how the practices of their borrowers are assessed, are crucial elements of Vietnam’s journey toward sustainability.

August 11, 2026

Central bank calls for preferential loans for SMEs to support growth

Lending rates at least 1 percentage point lower than commercial banks’ average lending rates for loans of the same maturity.

August 11, 2026

Creating certainty for the VIFC

Mr. Rich McClellan, CEO of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), tells Linh Tong about the long-term vision for the VIFC and the steps needed to build a trusted gateway for international capital.

August 10, 2026

Making a distinct mark in the financial market

Mr. Jochen Biedermann, Managing Director of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers, tells Ngoc Lan that Vietnam holds certain advantages as it goes about building an International Financial Center.

August 10, 2026

Ministry proposes to raise revenue-based tax threshold to $380,000

According to the proposal, household and individual businesses with total annual revenue not exceeding VND10 billion ($381,000) in 2026 and 2027 will be eligible for a 30% reduction in personal income tax (PIT) for each respective year.

August 09, 2026

Digital Biz

Firms from Vietnam and Singapore partner to develop cross-border digital trust infrastructure

PM urges banks to direct credit toward growth-driving sectors

VIFC-HCMC attracts $20 bln in investment after 6 months of operation

Tax payments via e-Tax Mobile app rise 2.4-fold in 7M

Vietnam’s cashless payment transactions rise 34.3% in first half

Vietnam raises $709mln through Government bond auctions in July

Towards true environmental, social, and governance practices in banking sector

Central bank calls for preferential loans for SMEs to support growth

Creating certainty for the VIFC

Making a distinct mark in the financial market

Ministry proposes to raise revenue-based tax threshold to $380,000

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