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
Banks streamline branch networks to create room for lower lending rates
Nearly US$8 billion in remittances sent to HCMC
Plain gold price soars to VND156.6 million per tael
Further easing of monetary policy remains extremely challenging
Vietnam moves to shape future of digital payments
SJC gold soars to VND143.6 million per tael
Auto-tax calculation for small businesses makes breakthrough in tax management
New regulations reshape Vietnam’s $100 billion crypto landscape
National
HCMC– Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway expansion to commence in Q4 2025
The Ho Chi Minh City – Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway expansion project will be carried out under a PPP model, with a total investment exceeding VND36 trillion (US$1.4 billion).
Preparations underway to reopen two more passes leading to Da Lat
State of emergency declared for roads in Central, Central Highlands regions
Sci-tech is key to reaching developed nation status by 2045: PM
Eligible Vietnamese citizens allowed to play at certain casinos in Phu Quoc
International
Vietnam, China sign export protocol, discuss ways to increase trade
China remains Vietnam's largest trade partner. Trade recorded between the two neighbours in the first 10 months of 2025 already exceeds the total for the whole of 2024.
NA Vice Chairwoman receives UNICEF, CRC leaders
Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal to pay state visit to Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Finland deepen ties across key sectors
Vietnam, NZ sign action plan to advance comprehensive strategic partnership
Business
Korean organization proposes collaboration with HCMC SMEs across all sectors
The Korean organization Creative Urban Industry Culture Convergence Forum (CICON) has proposed partnering with HCMC’s small and medium enterprises across all industries to boost innovation and bilateral cooperation.
Vietnam, China sign export protocol, discuss ways to increase trade
Vietnam risks major revenue loss if carbon-credit trading caps remain low
HCMC, MassRobotics explore partnerships in robotics, automation, AI
HCMC gears up for major breakthrough in green and digital transformation
Education
HCMC universities extend compassionate support to flood-affected students
Joining Ho Chi Minh City’s collective efforts to assist flood victims, many universities across the city have recently held gatherings to encourage and support students whose families were impacted by the recent storms.
Teacher training revamped from supplying manpower to developing capacity
Vietnam to pilot AI education in schools beginning December
HCMC holds solemn ceremony to mark 50 years of education and training sector
Joining hands for cause of cultivating people: SGGP’s 50 years of legacy
Sports
Nguyen Xuan Son scores on comeback
The matches of Round 5—the penultimate round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers—took place on November 18 and 19. While Malaysia struggled to edge past Nepal 1–0 in an early fixture, Vietnam also labored to secure a hard-fought 2–0 win over Laos.
