Banking & Finance
Corporate bond issuances total $4.6 bln in 5M
Banking sector accounting for the largest proportion with 67.1%.
Digital Biz
Legal framework key to Da Nang's digital asset hub ambitions
Da Nang has approved a controlled pilot mechanism for a stablecoin payment project. This model allows international tourists visiting the city to make payments using USDT.
VET Exclusive
Banking sector’s commitment to green growth
The State Bank of Vietnam has introduced an action plan to ensure sustainability within the country’s financial system.
Finance ministry proposes agricultural land tax exemption through 2030
The proposed policy expected to take effect from January, 2026.
Prudential Vietnam and HSBC Vietnam announce bancassurance partnership
Prudential Vietnam and HSBC Vietnam join forces in a bancassurance partnership, offering tailored financial solutions for Vietnam’s growing affluent market.
Domestic gold prices plunge to monthly record low
SJC-branded gold bars sold at $3,295 per tael on December 19.
Inter-sectoral steering committee to be established for financial hubs
Two international financial hubs are projected to be built in HCM City and Da Nang.
PM asks for enhancement of monetary policy management
PM Pham Minh Chinh signed a dispatch asking for proactively, flexibly, promptly, and effectively managing the monetary policy.
SHB to issue VND5,000 billion in bonds by late 2024 and Q1 2025
First tranche to offer VND2,500 billion ($100 million) to strengthen financial capacity and expand capital