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.
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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.
Government proposes 2% VAT cut for first half of 2025
Incentive aimed at supporting business and production activities.
SBV raises credit growth targets for banks
Overall credit growth stood at 11.12% year-on-year as of November 22.
State bank proposes hefty fines for banking offenses
Draft proposes adding numerous sanctions and increasing fines for administrative violations.
Domestic gold prices plunge further
Selling price of SJC-branded gold bars fell VND1.3 million ($51) on November 26 compared to the day prior.
Domestic gold prices fall amid global downtrend
SJC-branded gold bars sold for VND400,000 ($15.7) per tael less than last week on November 25.
VIS Rating: Banks’ asset risk stable in 9M
Asset risk shielded by limited exposure to typhoon-hit northern region.