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.
Hai Phong collects nearly $3.2 bln in budget revenue
The city's total State budget revenue in eight months increased by 34.49% year-on-year.
Tax and fee reduction and extension totals $3.58 bln in 8M
The policy is part of Government efforts to support businesses and people.
Ministry of Transport disbursed nearly $1.44 bln of public investment capital in eight months
In 2024, the ministry was assigned a total public investment capital of VND71,284 trillion by the Government
Over $10.9 bln of public investment capital disbursed in 8M
The figure equal to 40.49% of the 2024 target set by the Prime Minister.
ASEAN: The destination of global investment flows
Amidst a global downturn in foreign direct investment (FDI), ASEAN has consistently bucked the trend, marking its third consecutive year of growth. This sustained increase underscores ASEAN's position as a key destination for FDI.
Unknown outcome from higher excise tax rates
Much debate surrounds the introduction of higher excise tax rates on alcoholic beverages and the benefits or otherwise.