Banking & Finance
Ho Chi Minh City banks disburse $10.3 billion in H1 loans
The financing has enabled businesses to expand production and commercial activities.
Vietnam Today
Government's new action plan for combatting money laundering and terrorism financing adopted
The plan aims to remove Viet Nam from the list of countries subject to increased monitoring issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – a global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.
VET Exclusive
Attractive offerings from Vietnam's International Financial Center
As the International Financial Center in Vietnam comes into being, the task now at hand is shaping core product portfolios that appeal to investors.
Techcombank and Techcom Life secure three major international awards from The Asian Banker 2026
Techcombank received The Asian Banker's top regional AI implementation award, while Techcom Life earned two national honors recognizing its flagship life insurance product and AI-powered digital sales platform.
HCM City targets services sector to contribute up to 75% of GRDP by 2040
The target is part of the southern city's strategy to become a leading services hub in Southeast Asia.
$6.5bln raised through G-bond auctions as of June 15
The figure equivalent to 33.7% of the 2026 target.
Continued resilience of Vietnam's economy
Economic performance in the first five months of 2026 was solid overall though certain concerns are emerging.
Airport operators must have minimum capital of $3.8 mln from July 1
Enterprises must maintain an organizational structure and personnel capable of ensuring aviation safety, aviation security, and airport business operations.
UK launches new climate and green finance partnerships with Vietnam
The initiatives aim to accelerate Vietnam’s energy transition and sustainable development agenda.