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
Vietnam, Japan advance new-generation ODA loan to accelerate green transition
HCMC targets VND1 trillion in remittance mobilization for green and tech credit
National
PM chairs April cabinet meeting to review socio-economic performance
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired the Government’s regular monthly meeting on May 4, reviewing socio-economic performance in April and the first four months of 2026, while outlining key tasks and solutions for the months ahead.
Phase 1 of Long Thanh Int'l Airport to be put into commercial operation in 2026
Traffic surges as holidaymakers return to cities
NA Chairman pays tribute at Hoc Mon historic site
National Assembly resolution takes effect on May 1 to resolve land violations
International
Top leader departs Hanoi for state visit to India
The visit takes place as Vietnam and India mark the 10th anniversary of the elevation of bilateral ties to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam–India ties gain new momentum under comprehensive strategic partnership
Prime Minister to attend 48th ASEAN Summit in Philippines
Top Vietnamese leader’s India visit marks historic milestone
Top leader of Vietnam to pay state visit to Sri Lanka
Business
Moody’s upgrades Vietnam’s outlook from ‘Stable’ to ‘Positive’
On May 4, the Ministry of Finance announced that Moody's, a credit rating agency, had revised Vietnam’s outlook from “Stable” to “Positive” while affirming its Ba2 sovereign credit rating.
Public investment disbursement exceeds 14 percent in first four months of 2026
Lam Dong advances plans for 75,000-hectare Southern Coastal Economic Zone
Household businesses stall as rules outweigh resilience
Banks step up digital security amid growing fraud threats
Education
Over 1.2 mln students registered for 2026 national high school graduation exam
As of May 3, more than 1.2 million high-school students across Vietnam have registered for the 2026 national high school graduation exam, announced the Ministry of Education and Training.
HCMC accelerates school construction to debut hundreds of new classrooms
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on International University Urban Area
SGGP scholarship program brings hope to Nghe An students
Ministry launches program to invest in outstanding doctoral research
Sports
Ho Chi Minh City sports mark 50 years of growth and global reach
Over 50 years, Ho Chi Minh City’s sports sector has developed alongside the country’s largest metropolis, progressing from community-based movements to high-performance success and becoming a defining feature of the city.
