Government’s bank cuts interest rate for storm-affected customers
Credit demand surges fueling deposit rate hikes while loan rates stay stable
SCIC sets course to become national sovereign wealth fund
Vietnam–China cross-border QR payment connectivity established
HCMC IFC helps elevate on-chain financial network, attract digital capital
Tax authority instructs household businesses on new tax administration
HCMC IFC emerges as new momentum in APEC financial ecosystem
Vietnam to stop accepting passports for banking transactions from January 1,2026
1,500 Vietnamese currency artifacts exhibited in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam International Financial Center in HCMC ready to receive investors
Digital asset investment moves toward transparency
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Digital asset investment shows strong activity despite new regulations
Vietnam, UK bolster financial cooperation, prioritizing cybersecurity
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Da Nang emerges as new hub for global capital and digital assets
Year-end credit demand rises, banks simultaneously raise interest rates
Vietnam at favorable time to develop International Financial Center
Credit flow should be steered as lending accelerates
Central bank orders interest rate cuts to support flood-affected borrowers
Vietnamese workers abroad remit home US$7 billion annually
Vietnamese households hold nearly VND8 quadrillion in bank savings
Vietnamese businesses accelerate overseas investments
ASEAN accounting conference to take place in Hanoi later this month
State Bank branch in Region 2 urges compliance with foreign exchange regulations
Banks ramp up credit card incentives to boost year-end spending
Domestic gold prices surge VND3.2 million per tael
National
People’s sweat, blood, tears crystallized into works shaping Vietnam’s future
PM Pham Minh Chinh attended the central ceremony for the ground-breaking of the Hanoi Olympic Sports Urban Area Project on December 19.
Mekong Delta rolls out series of major infrastructure projects
Central cities’ officials pay tribute to war martyrs in Con Dao
Works starts on Hanoi’s Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis project
General Phan Van Giang attends inauguration of Phan Thiet Military Airport
International
Statue clusters honoring int'l solidarity, friendship, gratitude inaugurated longform
On December 19, the Ministry of National Defense held an inauguration ceremony for the statue clusters symbolizing solidarity, friendship, and international gratitude at the Vietnam Military History Museum.
HCMC strengthens cooperation with Japanese, Chinese localities and businesses
Vietnam, Venezuela mark 36th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Caracas
Ho Chi Minh City, Laos’ Houaphanh Province exchange development experience
Seminar marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic relations
Business
Vietnam–Singapore bilateral trade reaches record of SGD36 bln in first 11 months
The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore yesterday reported that bilateral trade between Vietnam and Singapore continues to grow strongly, reaching its highest level ever.
Fuel stations split on cashless payments
E-commerce trade expected to reach US$4.45 billion in 2025
Beyond VND500 million threshold: New vision for household businesses
Fishery sector works to untangle MMPA through sustainable red crab practices
Education
Regulators step in to curb revenue-driven “distorted services” in education
The Ministry of Education and Training is auditing joint training programs to address ambiguous voluntary enrollment, high fees, and quality concerns, aiming to prevent revenue gouging and standardize student schedules.
Experts urge caution on e-textbook rollout to prevent digital divide
Vietnam opens border schools to Lao students
National Assembly passes trio of education laws to globalize Vietnamese schools
Exceptional graduates granted VND150 million upon their recruitment in Hai Phong
Sports
SEA Games 33: Vietnam defeat Thailand 3-2 to claim men's football gold medal
Vietnam made a impressive comeback to beat Thailand 3-2 after extra time and claim the 33rd SEA Games men's football final. This is the fourth SEA Games men's football gold medal of Vietnam.
