HCMC International Financial Center opens strategic gateway for digital economy
Vietnam to pilot removal of credit growth targets in major policy shift
SBV urges proper allocation of credit to priority sectors
Ministry of Finance hosts Korean firms for crypto asset management exchange
Banking sector lower lending rates
Consumer credit outstanding in HCMC nears VND1.34 quadrillion in 6 months
Ho Chi Minh City sees remittance boom, outpacing FDI
HCMC sees surge in remittances in Q2, topping US$2.82 billion
Robust credit growth fueling national economy
State-owned enterprise chairmen could potentially earn VND320 million per month
Human resources in technology becoming "make-or-break" factor for banks
Banking employees donate VND82 billion for housing program
End of credit room heralds easier capital access, fosters market competition
Credit grows nearly 10 percent in first half of 2025, highest in two years
USD/VND exchange rate hits record high, domestic gold near VND121 million
Major security upgrades for digital payments take effect
Businesses voice frustrations over bureaucracy, credit access at HCMC dialogue
Banks launch digital solutions to help household businesses formalize
Nearly two-thirds of preferential credit disbursed via Bank–Business Program
Central bank proposes mandatory bank transfers for gold
Foreign companies show interest in SCB restructuring
HCMC records credit increase during first 5 months of 2025
Experts warn against careless personal data sharing in surge of bank frauds
Banks, regulators tighten security as high-tech fraud escalates
New wave of scams targets Vietnamese exporters to UAE
National
Over 200 projects to be kicked off simultaneously on August 19
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an official directive regarding the organization of groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies for large-scale projects.
New regulations on issuing work permits for foreign workers in Vietnam
Rach Mieu 2 Bridge creates development momentum for Mekong Delta
Forging nation: Enduring legacy of Vietnam’s founding assembly
Vietnam hosts World Police Music Festival 2025 in Hanoi
International
Ho Chi Minh City holds ASEAN Flag-Raising Ceremony
On August 8, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee held a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 58th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967–August 8, 2025).
Vietnamese, Angolan Presidents meet with the press
Dynamism of Guangxi: Vision of green tech and sustainable growth
Party leader to pay state visit to RoK
President Luong Cuong begins state visit to Angola
Business
Vietnam’s corporate bond market bustling once again
Vietnam’s corporate bond market is rebounding, led by banks and real estate, as legal reforms rebuild trust and pave the way for funding the nation’s massive infrastructure needs.
Buying momentum lifts VN-Index to third consecutive record high
HCMC considers establishing steering committee for social housing development
Petrol prices continue upward trend in latest adjustment
FDI attraction requires strategic planning, coordination
Education
Numerous strategies adopted to facilitate teacher recruitment
The education sector has put forth various solutions to address the imbalances of teacher surplus and shortage in different localities.
PM calls for action to ensure students in flood-hit areas resume schooling
HCMC racing to integrate AI into classroom activities
HCMC ensures full textbook access for all students
Vietnamese students win medals at IOI 2025
Sports
Vietnam drawn in Group C for 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers
To gear up, the Vietnamese team will gather in late October, with the core squad drawn from standout performers in the 2025 national U17 championship.
