High cash dividends lure investors, but hidden traps lurk behind big payouts
Prime Minister urges banks to unblock capital flows without compromising safety
Digital finance market expands amid rising risks
Vietnamese banks accept lower profits to boost credit access for businesses
Vietnamese banks roll out cheaper credit for SMEs
Vietnam International Finance Center advances efforts to connect capital flows
Cashless payment value reaches 28 times GDP in first half of 2026
Vietnam prepares groundwork for real-world asset tokenization
Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department launches AI hotline to handle taxpayer queries
NA deputies debate flexible credit rules, crypto assets in banking reform
Vietnam seeks US$700 billion for net zero transition
State Treasury supplies VND780 trillion to boost market liquidity
Financial reform plan targets long-term capital, institutional investor growth
Government targets MSCI stock market upgrade, fintech sandbox by 2030
Ministry proposes interest rate subsidy policy to support business investment
Property firms drive corporate bond issuance as credit tightens
Domestic gold prices plunge as investors await imminent FED decision
Household bank deposits top VND10.8 quadrillion
Ministry drafts national venture capital fund to boost startup ecosystem
Government approves International Financial Center Development Plan through 2035
National
PM urges Chinese firms to increase investment with higher quality
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged Chinese companies to continue regarding Vietnam as a long-term production and trade base, while boosting investment into higher-quality projects with more advanced technologies and stronger spillover effects.
Former President Nguyen Minh Triet pays tribute at Binh Duong Martyrs Cemetery
Da Nang breaks ground on two key projects worth over VND4.29 trillion
Military Region 7 conducts welfare activities in border areas of Lam Dong
28 rest stops to operate during National Day holiday
International
Ho Chi Minh City students paint about Vietnam-Cuba friendship
On August 24, a children's painting contest themed “Fidel Castro – A Great Friend of the Vietnamese People” was held at Phan Chu Trinh Primary, Secondary and High School in Di An Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Thai naval vessel makes goodwill visit to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Australia look to deepen development, cooperation
Prime Minsiter receives Chilean Foreign Minister
Vietnam–China economic corridor shifts to integrated cooperation
Business
30 percent tax cut offers relief to businesses, households
A 30 percent reduction in personal and corporate income taxes for 2026–2027 is expected to ease cost pressures and provide fresh momentum for millions of eligible businesses and households.
Average apartment prices drop after Ho Chi Minh City boundary extension
SMEs must become solid foundation, steady pipeline for larger enterprises
Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes outlet centers near Long Thanh Airport
220kV Nha Be-Tao Dan underground power line put into operation
Education
Homeschooling trend raises concerns in Ho Chi Minh City
Homeschooling boom sparks debate in Ho Chi Minh City as while parents are increasingly turning to homeschooling as a genuine educational need but authorities warn of risks and misuse.
Top leader orders substantive education reform
Vietnam education sector pivots towards genuine quality, efficiency
“Wings to Dreams” scholarships awarded
Education ministry requires full textbook supplies for schools by August 30
Sports
Vietnam ready to make ASEAN Cup history: Coach Kim Sang-sik
Vietnam are one step away from a fourth ASEAN Cup title and a historic first title defense after beating Thailand 2-0 in the first leg, coach Kim Sang-sik said his players are ready to seize the moment and make history.
