Banking & Finance
Real estate credit reaches $196bln by end-June
Real estate loans accounting for 25.5% of total outstanding credit to the economy.
Business
Firms from Vietnam and Singapore partner to develop cross-border digital trust infrastructure
The partnership between PILA and TOTM Technologies aims to establish a trusted digital verification platform for cross-border transactions, helping promote digital trade, reduce verification costs and strengthen trust among businesses, financial institutions and regulators.
Vietnam Today
PM urges banks to direct credit toward growth-driving sectors
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chairing a meeting with the banking system to review monetary policy and credit activities during the first seven months of 2026.
VIFC-HCMC attracts $20 bln in investment after 6 months of operation
According to the 2026 GFCI 39 index, the southern city of Vietnam jumped 11 places to rank 84th out of 120 global financial centers, securing the third-highest position in Southeast Asia.
Tax payments via e-Tax Mobile app rise 2.4-fold in 7M
Total value through the app during the period reaching VND45.018 trillion ($1.7 billion).
Vietnam’s cashless payment transactions rise 34.3% in first half
The total number of cashless payment transactions exceeding 15 billion, with a combined value of more than VND190 quadrillion ($7.27 trillion)
Vietnam raises $709mln through Government bond auctions in July
The figure bringing the total amount of fundraising through Government bond issuance in the first seven months of 2026 to VND201.2 trillion ($7.65 billion), fulfilling 40% of the 2026 plan.
Towards true environmental, social, and governance practices in banking sector
The ESG practices of banks and, more importantly, how the practices of their borrowers are assessed, are crucial elements of Vietnam’s journey toward sustainability.
Central bank calls for preferential loans for SMEs to support growth
Lending rates at least 1 percentage point lower than commercial banks’ average lending rates for loans of the same maturity.