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
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
National
Troops work through holidays to rapidly rebuild homes in storm-hit areas
As the country welcomes the New Year, uniformed forces continue working through the holiday in flood-hit Central Vietnam to help residents rebuild their homes.
National Highway 51 clear on first day of New Year holiday
Construction of Bien Hoa–Vung Tau expressway continues through New Year holiday longform
Entire Van Phong–Nha Trang expressway open to traffic
Tan Son Nhat International Airport planning finalized to meet development needs
International
RoK extends group visa fee waiver for Vietnamese tourists
The Republic of Korea will extend the waiver of visa processing fees for group tourists from six countries, including Vietnam, for another six months, to the end of June 2026.
Vietnam, China continue promoting people-to-people exchanges
HCMC Vietnam–Cambodia Friendship Association holds its first congress
Vietnam welcomes signing of Cambodia-Thailand joint statement on ceasefire
Thailand, Cambodia agree on terms of initial ceasefire
Business
Cai Mep port cluster receives first container ships of 2026
On the morning of January 1, 2026, Tan Cang–Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) and Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) in Tan Phuoc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, were bustling with activity as they received a series of large container ships.
Mekong Delta flower villages bustle ahead of Tet
Dong Loc oranges thrive as farmers gear up for Tet market longform
Vietnam aims to elevate Autumn Economic Forum into prestigious annual platform
HCMC unveils vision for international financial center, energy hub
Education
EU funds Vietnam with EUR50 million for vocational education development
The Ministry of Education and Training and the European Union (EU) signed a financing agreement for the Vietnam-EU vocational education program project.
HCMC to implement phone-free school program next January
International label proliferates in HCMC schools despite quality concerns
Ministry of Education and Training announces key achievements in 2025
Schools promote cultural heritage through traditional arts for students
Sports
Ho Chi Minh City advances sustainable sports development
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports yesterday held a conference reviewing notable achievements in 2025 and outlining 2026 priorities.
