Business
Project launched to improve access to climate technology finance
The initiative aimed to boosting Vietnam’s readiness to achieve net-zero emissions.
Digital Biz
Venture Capital Fund launched in Ho Chi Minh City
The newly launched venture capital fund in Ho Chi Minh City is targeting a scale of at least VND5 trillion, with a strong emphasis on mobilising private investment, positioning it as a key catalyst for the city’s innovation startup ecosystem.
Banking & Finance
Domestic gold prices drop to lowest level in a month
Domestic prices remaining significantly higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND16.56 million (roughly $629) per tael (roughly 1.2 ounces).
Corporate bond issuances top $11.34 bln in 7M
Bank bonds dominating the market, accounting for 75%.
Top 100 private enterprises (PRIVATE 100) contribute VND244.4 trillion to State budget
The top 10 private enterprises alone contributed a combined amount of nearly $5.63 billion, a 36% increase from the figure they contributed the year before.
Government approves national data strategy
The strategy aims at developing a comprehensive database system to foster innovation and strengthen international data cooperation.
Leading Chinese companies to explore partnerships at VIS 2025
The companies will be in Ho Chi Minh City to participate in the Viet Nam International Sourcing 2025 (VIS 2025) event series from September 4 to 6, with the aim of finding premium Vietnamese products.
Middle Eastern retailers seek high-quality goods from Vietnam
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries rely heavily on imports to meet 80–90% of their food and agricultural needs.
$3.8 mln asset threshold set for domestic banks in International Financial Center
To establish a commercial bank in the IFC, a wholly domestically-owned bank must have minimum total assets of VND100 trillion ($3.8 billion); a wholly foreign-owned bank must have at least VND10 billion (over $380,000) in assets, while a foreign bank branch's parent must possess minimum total assets of VND20 billion (nearly $760,500).