International Financial Center in HCMC strategy focuses on vision, connectivity
Three SJC outlets halt gold bar, gold ring trading in HCMC on January 31 morning
Vietnam finalizes legal foundation for domestic carbon market
Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt rating to BBB-
State Securities Commission begins licensing process for crypto asset exchanges
Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City exceed US$10.3 billion in 2025
HCMC steps up capital support for businesses to boost investment demand
Vietnam finance enjoying macro stability, sustainable growth entering 14th term
HCMC International Financial Center set for 2026 launch with banking support
Vietnam’s tax authority tightens grip on online sellers
ASFRC calls for regulatory blueprint for digital assets in Vietnam
Finance Ministry races to license crypto platforms by mid-January deadline
Vietnam ready for Lunar New Year remittance inflows
Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City in 2025 estimated to reach US$10.5 billion
Banks to stop transactions for customers using passports from January 1, 2026
HCMC’s credit mobilization projected to hit VND5.17 quadrillion in 2025
Experts say upgrading stock market will serve as lever for building IFC
Tax authorities launch support portal as presumptive tax era ends
Government’s bank cuts interest rate for storm-affected customers
Credit demand surges fueling deposit rate hikes while loan rates stay stable
National
Drought-fighting efforts intensify for coffee crops in Gia Lai Province
In the days leading up to Tet, coffee farmers in the western Gia Lai Province have been working tirelessly to conduct drought-control solutions to protect their plantations.
Party leader pays Tet visits to Vietnam Television, Voice of Vietnam
PM visits former Party General Secretary, late leaders ahead of Tet
PM offers incense to kings at Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Southern region to see mild heat during Lunar New Year, with highs of 30–34°C
International
Vietnamese Tet celebrated at City Hall in Paris
The celebration featured cultural performances and traditional Tet cuisine, leaving a warm impression of a united Vietnamese community and the growing Vietnam–France friendship.
Vietnam, Laos share festive spirit ahead of Lunar New Year 2026
Party chief receives US Assistant Secretary of State
Minister of National Defence meets with US Assistant Secretary of State in Hanoi
Vietnam–Canada ties gain fresh momentum after ministerial meeting
Business
Tet shopping bustle peaks in Ho Chi Minh City
Consumer activity surged across Ho Chi Minh City on February 14–15, corresponding to the 27th and 28th days of the 12th lunar month, as residents rushed to complete their Tet preparations.
Mekong Delta gains new momentum with Can Tho–Ca Mau Expressway
Vietnamese scientists drive startups toward global tech leadership
Deputy Minister inspects Tet supply and power security in Ho Chi Minh City
HCMC pledges to prevent price spikes and shortages during Tet
Education
Thousands of new schools in HCMC to open in early 2026
Construction on numerous HCMC schools is accelerating before Tet to ensure thousands of new classrooms and modern facilities are ready for students in early 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City students earn Tet money by picking apricot leaves
Entry-level school admissions system in HCMC overloaded on opening day
Autonomy, state-school-enterprise linkages needed to boost tech workforce
Strategic tech training stalled by financial barriers, infrastructure gaps
Sports
First-ever professional boxing regulations established
The new regulations, effective January 26, provide a comprehensive legal framework and professional management system that marks a turning point for the sport’s development in Vietnam.
