Vietnam Today
Vietnam's 2025 budget deficit narrows by 15.1% against forecast
The 2025 state budget deficit accounts for only 3.1% of GDP, significantly lower than the projected 3.8%.
Banking & Finance
Tax revenue from e-commerce reaches nearly $9.4 bln
By the end of 2025, e-commerce sales are estimated to reach approximately $37 billion, making Vietnam the country with the second-fastest e-commerce growth rate in Southeast Asia.
Investment
UK partners drive capital into Vietnam financial international centers
As Vietnam builds its international financial centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, financial resources, governance expertise, and technology from the UK are set to act as a vital link driving global capital into the real economy.
Vietnam – Japan to jointly develop financial market and strategic infrastructure
General Secretary and President To Lam of Vietnam has proposed that Vietnam and Japan shift from a relationship of capital supply and reception to one of jointly developing financial markets, designing modern capital mobilization solutions, and investing in strategic infrastructure projects.
VPBank secures $730 million offshore syndicated loan
Growing pipeline of transactions strengthens VPBank’s long-term funding for growth.
$2.63 billion raised through government bond auctions in October
The figure is equivalent to 173% of the issuance target for the month.
Nghe An offers businesses up to 50% reduction in public property rents
The policy taking effect from November 16, 2026, with eligible businesses receiving support for up to three years.
VET to host symposium on lowering interest rates to support double-digit growth
VnEconomy is convening the seminar "Lowering Interest Rates: Leeway and Solutions to Support Double-Digit Growth" to analyze the drivers of high rates and identify fundamental, sustainable solutions to keep rates within an optimal corridor.
Vietnam digital financial security forum highlights AI’s role in combating cybercrime
Emerging technologies such as AI, big data, cloud computing and blockchain offer significant opportunities to improve financial services but also create increasingly complex security challenges.