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
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
National
PM urges early operation of expressway sections through Gia Lai, Quang Ngai
On March 1, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conducted an on-site inspection of key infrastructure works under Phase 2 of the North–South Eastern expressway Project in Quang Ngai and Gia Lai provinces.
PM Pham Minh Chinh attends 120th birth anniversary of late PM Pham Van Dong
Art program marks 120th birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong
Navy requested to support fishermen, boost defense diplomacy
Mekong Delta activates measures to combat saltwater intrusion in 2026 dry season
International
Vietnamese embassies in the Gulf issue urgent advisory notices to citizens
The notices were issued amid increasingly complex military developments in the Middle East, particularly after Iran simultaneously launched retaliatory attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Kuwait.
Vietnam voices deep concern over escalating conflict in Middle East
Portugal inaugurates embassy in Vietnam
HCMC, Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture hold significant cooperation potential
HCMC, Yamaguchi sign MoU on friendly cooperation
Business
Textile and garment industry poised for strong growth
After obtaining a record US$46 billion in exports in 2025, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry enters 2026 with deep restructuring driven by technology and green standards to strengthen its global value chain integration.
HCMC pledges to facilitate investors, support sustainable growth
Rice exports face short-term pressure as supply rises, imports ease
VSDC fixes settlement glitch for February 25–26 trades
Eastern Ho Chi Minh City emerges as hub for billion-dollar investment projects
Education
Expectations for breakthroughs in strategic technologies
In December 2024 and throughout 2025, the Politburo issued four cornerstone resolutions aimed at reshaping the country’s development trajectory.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 2.6 million students back after Tet
Vietnam participates in Asia-Pacific education exhibition for first time
Foreign students choose Vietnam as study destination
Thousands of new schools in HCMC to open in early 2026
Sports
HCMC, Yamaguchi strengthen friendly ties through Pickleball match longform
The Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council hosted a friendly pickleball match between the HCMC People’s Council and the Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly of Japan.
