Banking & Finance
Outstanding credit in HCM City and Dong Nai reach $237bln in 4M
The two key economic hubs accounting for 31.1% of Vietnam’s total outstanding credit.
VET Exclusive
Risky business for SMEs
The attitude among banks toward SMEs seeking financing may eventually be addressed by digital transformation and better-quality data.
Vietnam Today
Vietnam's MoF and Japan's JICA strengthen ODA cooperation and new strategic projects
Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong noted that his ministry would continue to closely coordinate with JICA to concretize cooperation contents, thereby contributing to Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
Value in partnerships between international capital flows and domestic private sector
Mr. Brook Taylor, CEO - Asset Management and Executive Director of VinaCapital and CEO of VinaCapital Fund Management, shares his perspective on Vietnam’s investment environment and the role of funds in connecting international capital with the domestic private sector.
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.
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.
Police smash $45 mln gold smuggling ring
To evade police detection and tracking, the suspects frequently changed their methods and transportation routes, moving goods through multiple intermediary stages.
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.
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.