Digital Biz
Global On-Chain Economy Alliance debuts in HCM City
The alliance aims to pilot next-generation digital finance models, accelerate innovation, and attract international capital.
Banking & Finance
Central bank targets cashless payments to reach 30 times GDP by 2030
The banking system processed more than 17.8 billion non-cash payment transactions with a total value of over VND260 quadrillion (nearly $10 trillion) in the first nine months of 2025.
Vietnam Today
Vietnam to stop accepting passports for banking transactions from 2026
Customers must use a chip-based ID card, a standard ID card, or a level-2 electronic ID for identity verification.
More financial mechanism room for PVN to handle oil and gas risks
The Ministry of Finance proposed adding many separate regulations to remove legal obstacles and increase initiative for PVN...
Oustanding loans in HCM City and Dong Nai province reach $210 bln in 10M
Credit activities remaining on a steady upward path.
Improving cashless payment management
Boosting digital payments is opening up a layer of real-time transaction data, helping regulators track cash flows more transparently and close tax revenue gaps...
Domestic gold prices rebound after sharp decline
Selling prices of SJC-branded gold bar reaching VND150.7 million ($5,730) per tael.
PM calls for stronger effots to maintain macroeconomic stability, boost exports
Key measures including adoption of proactive and flexible monetary policies, trade promotion, and diversification of markets, products, and supply chains.
Hai Phong rolls out 15-year land rent exemption for sci-tech businesses
The northern port city targets to have 150 sci-tech enterprises by 2030.