Investment
HCMC speeds up disbursement of $5.6 bln in public investment
The southern city is now working to remove bottlenecks and aims to disburse 100% of the planned capital to propel economic growth.
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Holistic approach to competitiveness in banking sector
The elements determining customer preferences in Vietnam’s banking sector have been shifting over time, especially ESG and AI.
Banking & Finance
Domestic gold prices drop to lowest level in four month
The selling prices of SJC-branded gold bars fell to VND165 million (around $6,273) per tael.
PM urges synchronized solutions to build growth foundation from start of term
The Government meeting focused on discussing the socio-economic development situation in April and the first four months of 2026, the progress of public investment allocation and disbursement, the implementation of national target programs, and key tasks for May.
Moody’s upgrades Vietnam’s credit outlook to "Positive"
The agency highlighted significant strides in institutional and governance quality, driven by a comprehensive wave of administrative, legal, and public sector reforms initiated in late 2024.
Six cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Japan signed
The agreements have been signed as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3.
Decree on import duty cuts to 0% for certain fuel products takes effect until June 30
Under a newly-issued resolution of the Government, the validity of Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP, which lowers preferential import duty rates on selected fuel products and raw materials to 0%, is extended until the end of June 30 this year.
Real estate capital flows show signs of recovery
Outstanding credit for real estate business activities reaching VND2.24 quadrillion ($88.9 billion) as of late February.
VnEconomy hosts seminar: banks as partners in business growth through digital transformation
The event aims to clarify the current landscape, conditions, and solutions for the “digital enabler banking” model to effectively support businesses and drive sustainable growth.