Banking & Finance
Tax payments via e-Tax Mobile app rise 2.4-fold in 7M
Total value through the app during the period reaching VND45.018 trillion ($1.7 billion).
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Towards true environmental, social, and governance practices in banking sector
The ESG practices of banks and, more importantly, how the practices of their borrowers are assessed, are crucial elements of Vietnam’s journey toward sustainability.
Banking & Finance
Central bank calls for preferential loans for SMEs to support growth
Lending rates at least 1 percentage point lower than commercial banks’ average lending rates for loans of the same maturity.
Creating certainty for the VIFC
Mr. Rich McClellan, CEO of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), tells Linh Tong about the long-term vision for the VIFC and the steps needed to build a trusted gateway for international capital.
Making a distinct mark in the financial market
Mr. Jochen Biedermann, Managing Director of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers, tells Ngoc Lan that Vietnam holds certain advantages as it goes about building an International Financial Center.
Ministry proposes to raise revenue-based tax threshold to $380,000
According to the proposal, household and individual businesses with total annual revenue not exceeding VND10 billion ($381,000) in 2026 and 2027 will be eligible for a 30% reduction in personal income tax (PIT) for each respective year.
Prospects for carbon market development
Much has been done to establish the legal framework and introduce the cooperative agreements needed to operate a carbon market in Vietnam and efforts are ongoing.
Eximbank Advances Corporate Governance and Executive Leadership Roadmap under its 2026–2030 Development Strategy
Eximbank is advancing the implementation of its 2026 - 2030 Development Strategy, continuing the phased enhancement of its corporate governance framework and executive leadership structure following approvals from the shareholders and the State Bank of Vietnam.
In face of inflation challenges
Vietnam’s impressive containment of inflation over the last decade may be put to the test after a problematic first half of 2026, and continued policy attention will be required during the remainder of the year.