Business
Vietnam’s CPI rises 4.45% in first eight months of 2026
Housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction materials recording the largest increase.
Vietnam Today
New head of National Steering Committee for ODA and Preferential Loans appointed
Under a recent decision signed by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has become the Head of the Committee.
Banking & Finance
Vietnam’s taxable crypto activity estimated to reach $8.1 bln in 2025
On a global scale, the United States leads with $112.6 billion in taxable crypto activity. Germany follows in second place with $24.1 billion, while China ($21 billion), the UK ($19.4 billion), and India ($19 billion) rounding out the top five.
Cybersecurity & digital identity: The shift toward passkeys and beyond
In this exclusive interview with VnEconomy / Vietnam Economic Times, Mr. Edwardcher Monreal, Principal Solutions Architect, Identity and Access Management, Consumer Authentication Solutions, at HID, shared deep insights into the rise of passkeys, operational readiness in Vietnam, contextual authentication, and the future of verifiable credentials.
Corporate bond issuance reaches $12.2bln in 7M
The banking sector recorded the largest issuance volume, accounting for 48.5% of the total.
Vietnam joins the world's top 50 startup ecosystems
Vietnam’s startup ecosystem recorded a growth rate of 67.9%, significantly outperforming the global average of 17.5%. Regionally, Vietnam now ranks 5th in Southeast Asia and 10th in Asia.
UK supports Vietnam in enhancing legal framework for IFC
Experts believe that transparency, predictability of the law, and effective dispute resolution mechanisms will be crucial factors in strengthening investor confidence as Vietnam develops its International Financial Center (IFC).
HCMC offers up to $7.7 mln in preferential loans for businesses and startups
This capital support program is not limited to the innovative startup sector, but also to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and even large-scale corporations looking to borrow capital to expand their production and business operations.
30% tax reduction for entities with revenue under $383,000 approved
The Resolution is set to take effect on August 24, 2026, and will be applicable for the 2026 and 2027 tax years.