Banking & Finance
Hai Phong proposes land rent exemptions for high-tech and startup businesses
If approved, the land rent exemption policy expected to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Banking & Finance
World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) 2026 scheduled for May 19-20
This year’s program will focus on pivotal themes such as cloud-native banking, digital currencies, AI and data-driven personalization of financial services, cybersecurity management, financial inclusion, and the future of customer experience in the banking sector.
Banking & Finance
Public investment disbursement remains low
As of May 7, total public investment disbursement reaching VND153.9 trillion (approximately $5.9 billion), equivalent to 15.2% of the annual plan assigned by the Prime Minister.
White Book on Vietnam Taxation 2026 released
The first publication of its kind offering a comprehensive overview of the country’s tax policies and administration.
Vietnam eyes official launch of crypto asset market in Q3 2026
The market operating under a framework designed to ensure safety and transparency.
Domestic gold prices continue downward trend
The prices declining sharply on the first transaction of the week.
Vietnam records surprise trade surplus of over $87 mln in second half of April
Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached approximately $48.56 billion from April 15-30, a decrease of 6.86% compared to the second half of March 2026.
Finance and beyond support for Vietnam's startups
The newly-launched Ho Chi Minh City Venture Capital Fund is expected to attract private capital and support innovation and technology startups within the ecosystem in various ways.
New opportunities for M&A in renewable energy
Mr. Giles Cooper, Partner at Allens, Hanoi Branch, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy that changes in policy framework will unlock new deal opportunities and structures in renewable energy M&A activities in Vietnam.