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
Quang Ngai–Hoai Nhon Expressway put into operation on February 12
The Quang Ngai–Hoai Nhon component project, part of the eastern North–South Expressway development spanning from Km1050 to Km1138+00, was officially put into operation at 11 a.m. on February 12.
Memorial service held for former Government leader in Hanoi
Traffic surge chokes Deo Ca as vehicle volume doubles on Khanh Hoa Expressway
Bien Hoa–Vung Tau Expressway ready for temporary operation ahead of Tet
HCMC provides VND500 million for social welfare programs in Can Tho
International
Vietnamese ambassador attends National Congress of Communist Party of Greece
Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong attended the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Congress of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) in Athens.
Vietnam values strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Norway: FM
HCMC leaders push for expanded international cooperation
PM urges expanded Japanese investment, technology transfer to Vietnam
Prime Minister receives Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam
Business
Retail petrol prices rise in February 12 adjustment
E5 RON 92 rose by VND395, now capped at VND8,834 (US$0.73) per litre, while RON95-III increased by VND418 to a maximum of 19,298 per litre.
Experts urge HCMC to focus on policy implementation to drive growth
Foreign investors eye opportunities in HCMC’s new 3,808-hectare FTZ
Tet 2026 fireworks market sees higher supply, yet price gouging persists
Ho Chi Minh City farmers prosper with ST25 rice
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.
