Bank deposits expected to rise amid increasing interest rate hike
HCMC police warn against rising cyber financial crimes
Financial sector directs credit flows to fuel sustainable macroeconomic growth
HCMC tax sector intensifies debt recovery measures
Comprehensive tax reforms aim to balance state budget, business growth
Domestic gold falls, silver gains strongly on God of Wealth Day
Vietnam’s central bank tightens real estate credit as lending surges
HCMC implements multi-tier welfare system to support vulnerable people
Government hands digital infrastructure to private sector
Ho Chi Minh City needs dedicated digital economy index framework
Vietnam International Financial Center launched in HCMC
Moves made to establish national gold exchange
HCMC proposes new list of investment and lending sectors for HFIC
Vietnam Corporate Governance Code launched
Remittance flows steered into key infrastructure projects to boost development
Cashless payments in 2025 reach 28 times GDP
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
National
Unseasonal rains cause heavy losses to agriculture in Mekong Delta
In recent days, unseasonal rains in several Mekong Delta provinces and cities have caused significant damage to crops and livestock, seriously affecting agricultural production.
Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway targeted for early operation
Inspection of Party Committee of Central Party Agencies announced
Hanoi orders fuel retailers to comply with listed prices, bans hoarding
Opening of Quang Ngai–Hoai Nhon Expressway delayed due to pending procedures
International
Party leader receives President and CEO of US’s GE Vernova
Vietnam always values and creates favorable conditions for US energy corporations to invest and operate in the country while contributing to the development of bilateral ties, said Party leader To Lam.
Vietnamese PM holds phone talks with Qatari counterpart
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to boost cooperation with Indonesia
Ho Chi Minh City promotes investment cooperation with Malaysia
Vietnam–Japan cooperation strengthened across multiple fields
Business
Finance Ministry pushes cashless payments to strengthen tax management
The Ministry of Finance has directed provinces and cities to accelerate cashless payment adoption, aiming to close tax loopholes, curb evasion, and build a transparent business environment ahead of the 2026 transition away from lump-sum taxation.
Multiple measures activated to curb fuel price surge
Fuel price stabilization fund remains untapped despite sharp price hikes
Railway transport company raises fares amid fuel price surge
Success of enterprises drives prosperity of HCMC: Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc
Education
Ho Chi Minh City expands pilot preschool program to 15 facilities
Educationists gathered yesterday as Ho Chi Minh City announced the next phase of its pilot preschool education program, extending implementation to 15 institutions with a focus on innovation, experiential learning, and standardized teacher training.
Australia and Vietnam deepen ties through digital skills roadshow
SGGP, HUFLIT forge media, digital training partnership
Expectations for breakthroughs in strategic technologies
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 2.6 million students back after Tet
Sports
Int'l women’s cycling tournaments kick off in Ho Chi Minh City
The 2026 international women’s cycling tournament – Biwase Tour of Vietnam and the 16th Ho Chi Minh City International Women’s Cycling Race – Biwase Cup officially opened on March 4 in Binh Duong ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
