Banking & Finance
Domestic gold price up four days in a row
Selling price of gold bars at $3,379 per tael on November 21.
Banking & Finance
Finance ministry proposes 2% VAT reduction for first half of 2025
The policy aimed at supporting businesses and stimulating the economy.
Banking & Finance
Vietcombank issues green bonds to support eco-friendly projects
The bonds, worth VND2 trillion ($78.4 million), will finance projects in such fields as renewable energy, sustainable transport, water management, green buildings, and energy efficiency.
Vietnam's State-Owned Banks Offer Lower Lending Rates than Joint Stock Counterparts
Vietnam's banking sector reveals average lending interest rates, with state-owned institutions boasting narrower spreads between deposits and loans.
Foreign Investors Exit Vietnamese Stocks in March, Real Estate and Dairy Giants Hit Hardest
Foreign divestment in Vietnam's equity markets accelerated in March, with real estate and dairy sectors bearing the brunt of sell-offs. VN-Index posts gains amidst strong liquidity.
Vietnam PM Orders Urgent Review of Stock Market Systems Following Glitches
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh demands proactive measures to address technical failures, ensure security, and protect investor interests in the wake of trading system issues.
Vietnam Cracks Down on Credit Card Fees After Debt Soars 1,000-Fold
Central bank orders banks to disclose all fees and interest rates upfront following a scandal where a forgotten $335 debt became $348,000 in 11 years.
Vietnam's GDP Forecasts Split: Growth Outlook Hinges on Global Headwinds
Two major foreign banks offer varying projections for Vietnam's economic performance in Q1 and 2024, highlighting the interplay between domestic momentum and external uncertainties.
Vietnam to Increase Regional Minimum Wage by 6% in 2024
The increase aims to improve workers' lives, staying ahead of inflation and aligning with recommendations by the National Wage Council.