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
Central bank moves to expand consumer credit access
Reference exchange rate continues to rise
National
Prime Minister orders stronger crackdown on IUU fishing
Following the European Commission’s fifth inspection, the Government has demanded stricter enforcement, clearer accountability, and tighter monitoring of fishing fleets to address IUU fishing and work toward lifting the yellow card warning.
Top leader offers incense in commemoration of Hung Kings in Phu Tho
Military Region 5 requested to play core role in building all-people defense
General Secretary and State President pays tribute to fallen heroes in Da Nang
Da Nang commences Lien Chieu Port, shaping international maritime gateway
International
RoK President, spouse conclude state visit to Vietnam
The RoK will remain a reliable partner accompanying Vietnam in its goal of becoming an upper-middle-income developing country by 2030 and a high-income developed country by 2045, said President Lee Jae Myung.
Top leader hosts special friendship program for RoK President
HCMC leaders receive Estonian Foreign Minister
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City named among Top 5 fastest-growing cities globally
Vietnam, Laos strengthen defence cooperation
Business
Businesses to begin distributing E10 RON95 gasoline nationwide from early May
After the pilot sale of E10 RON95 gasoline, which began last August, businesses will start distributing the ethanol-blended gasoline nationwide from early May.
Coffee industry keen on enhancing value of Vietnamese coffee beans
PV Drilling to supply second jack-up rig for PVEP–Cuu Long
Vietnam weighs feasibility of follower-based penalties for counterfeit goods
Evening peak hours extended to encourage shift toward renewable energy
Education
Ministry launches program to invest in outstanding doctoral research
With funding of up to VND1 billion (US$37,955) per student annually, the Vietnam Research Excellence Fellowship aims to cultivate a new generation of young scientists driving core technologies and national innovation.
Vietnamese schools moving from punishment to positive discipline
University admissions 2026 to prioritize strategic majors
Schools turn reading into elective subject under new directive
Stricter oversight needed to safeguard school meals
Sports
ASEAN U17 Boys’ Championship 2026 final: Vietnam U17 tipped for the title
After dispatching U17 Indonesia and U17 Australia, Vietnam’s U17 side is widely viewed as a leading contender for the 2026 ASEAN U17 Championship title.
