Vietnam International Financial Center attracts banks and investors
Banks step up digital security amid growing fraud threats
Opportunities emerging for Ho Chi Minh City
Banking sector launches code to regulate debt recovery practices
Corporate bonds gain momentum as economy seeks alternatives to bank credit
Government improves management of ODA, foreign preferential loans
Heat intensifies in race for crypto asset market pilot as int'l giants enter
State Bank cites reasons for drop in remittances to Ho Chi Minh City
HCMC launches State-backed venture capital fund to nurture future Tech unicorns
Social housing developers lament limited access to credit
State Bank closely monitors interest rate developments
State treasury issues over VND80 trillion in government bonds
New fintech hub launched in Ho Chi Minh City
Interest rate cut wave intensifies across banking sector
Commercial banks begin cutting deposit interest rates
Central bank urges rate cuts to support economy
State loan subsidies to be tied to environmental standards
Ho Chi Minh City credit outstanding nears VND5.29 quadrillion
Banks diversify capital to keep rates stable and support economic growth
Jewelry retailer resumes operations after temporary suspension
HCMC supporting industries boost global integration thro loans, trade linkages
Vietnamese firms urged to innovate to strengthen global competitiveness
Deposit rates surge to 9 percent, banks pledge credit support for growth sectors
Banks join forces with SMEs in digital push
Household deposit increases, accounting for 40 percent in total raised capital
National
Court reform must deliver measurable results: NA Chairman
Politburo member and National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who leads the Politburo and Secretariat’s No. 11 inspection team, chaired a working session with the Party Committee of the Supreme People’s Court in Hanoi on May 8.
Vietnam strengthens grassroots supervision in sensitive sectors
Component Project 1 of Bien Hoa–Vung Tau Expressway to open before May 18
Deputy PM orders round-the-clock push to fix lagging land database rollout
Vietnamese schoolers to receive free health check-ups at 2026-2027 academic year
International
Deputy PM calls for stronger AWS support for Vietnam’s digital infrastructure
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang on May 8 called on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to expand cooperation with Vietnam in digital infrastructure development, cloud computing and high-quality workforce training.
Vietnamese PM puts forward proposals to address challenges at 48th ASEAN Summit
PM Le Minh Hung attends opening ceremony of 48th ASEAN Summit
Ho Chi Minh City strengthens cooperation with the Philippines, Cuba
Top Vietnamese leader rings bell at India’s National Stock Exchange
Business
Ministry moves to prevent testing delays from hindering durian exports
Amid falling durian prices and prolonged testing delays, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has ordered stricter oversight of testing facilities to prevent disruptions to durian and agricultural exports.
Over 727,000 workers in HCMC export processing, industrial zones need housing
Durian prices collapse as oversupply and export bottlenecks hit farmers
Dong Nai acts to clear durian truck backlog at inspection site
FTSE Russell trims Vietnam stock list from 32 to 23 equities
Education
STEM subjects see sharp rise in 2026 high school graduation exam registrations
According to the Ministry of Education and Training, there is a marked shift toward STEM subjects for the 2026 high school graduation exams.
Technology and STEM majors lead 2026 admissions trends
Over 1.2 mln students registered for 2026 national high school graduation exam
HCMC accelerates school construction to debut hundreds of new classrooms
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on International University Urban Area
Sports
Vietnam U17 make strong start to 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup finals
Vietnam’s U17 national team made a dream start to their AFC U17 Asian Cup campaign in the early hours of May 7, edging Yemen 1-0 in an impressive opening performance.
