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 treasury issues over VND80 trillion in government bonds
State Bank closely monitors interest rate developments
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
Vietnamese financial firms race to secure first crypto trading licenses
Seminar highlights capital mobilization for double-digit growth
National
South Korea proposes supply of trains for HCMC’s Metro Line No. 2
Korean enterprises expressed their desire to promote in-depth cooperation in the railway sector in Vietnam.
Dong Nai accelerates two key road projects linking to Long Thanh Airport
Top leader attends birth anniversary of late Party General Secretary Ha Huy Tap
Many Mekong Delta localities lag in public investment disbursement
Landslide leaves four houses completely destroyed in Ca Mau
International
Korean President arrives in Hanoi, beginning state visit to Vietnam
President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on April 21 afternoon, beginning a four-day state visit to Vietnam.
Danish businesses praise Ho Chi Minh City’s investment environment
Vietnam, UNIDO deepen cooperation toward green industry transition
Vietnam attends defence services, security exhibitions in Malaysia
NA Chairman wraps up successful working visit to Türkiye
Business
National Assembly reviewing critical tax law amendments to protect businesses
The National Assembly (NA) yesterday reviewed tax law amendments to ensure sensible, clear, and stable policies that prevent grassroots implementation errors and protect business households.
Vietnam cautions against rising EU trade defense pressure on fiber exports
Petroleum prices simultaneously cut, diesel plunges over 10 percent
Government improves management of ODA, foreign preferential loans
Vietnamese fruits reach new export milestones
Education
University admissions 2026 to prioritize strategic majors
The Ministry of Education and Training has announced that next year’s admissions will focus on disciplines vital to national development, with STEM, engineering, and technology fields expected to account for half of total enrollment quotas.
Schools turn reading into elective subject under new directive
Stricter oversight needed to safeguard school meals
Ho Chi Minh City targets adequate school capacity for all students
Ho Chi Minh City confronts secondary school shortage
Sports
Vietnam earns 11 spots for 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Vietnam has so far earned 11 qualification spots for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, with additional opportunities still open in several sports.
