Banking & Finance

The elements determining customer preferences in Vietnam’s banking sector have been shifting over time, especially ESG and AI.

The selling prices of SJC-branded gold bars fell to VND165 million (around $6,273) per tael.

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.

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.

The agreements have been signed as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3.

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.