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Essential role of private captal for Vietnam's development
Not just mobilizing but also fully utilizing private capital will be essential for Vietnam’s ongoing development.
Banking & Finance
Base salary and pensions to increase from July 1
The base salary for public employees and armed forces will raise to VND2.53 million ($96.2) per month.
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.
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.