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
Cashless payment festival launched in HCMC
Private sector awaits clear rules for green loan subsidies
SBV intensifies fight against online banking fraud via biometric verification
Corporate account oversight to be tightened to combat fraud
Foreign exchange agents forbidden from illegal transactions
SBV determined to crack down on fraud enabled by unverified bank accounts
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Domestic gold prices drop, narrowing gap with global market
Procedures for opening indirect investment accounts simplified
National
Commission for Policies, Strategies implements KPIs for performance evaluation
The Commission for Policies and Strategies under the Party Central Committee has introduced Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for evaluating its officials, civil servants, and affiliated units since July 2025.
Rampant illegal sand mining causes severe ecological damage
Party chief orders setting general goals, strategic breakthroughs in 2025-2030
Goverment establishes national committee for APEC 2027 Summit
Vietnam-Japan University aims towards "Asian Harvard" model
International
Vietnamese, Thai journalists enhance collaboration
A delegation from the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) led by its Vice President Tran Trong Dung is paying a visit to Thailand from July 16 to 20 at an invitation of the Thai Journalists Association.
PM seeks FTSE Russell’s help to upgrade stock market status
Deputy PM receives Cambodian Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Int'l Cooperation
Maritime disputes must be resolved peacefully: Spokesperson
Vietnam, South Africa eye on stronger parliamentary cooperation
Business
Forum seeks solutions to boost competitiveness, exports of Vietnam’s key fruits
Passion fruit, banana, pineapple, and coconut—seen as high-growth items approaching billion-dollar export value—are helping diversify Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export structure.
HCMC sees surge in remittances in Q2, topping US$2.82 billion
Vietnam’s spice exports hampered by delays in food safety certification
Tax authorities consider raising tax-exempt threshold for business households
Vice Chairman requests green tech industry planning adjustment
Education
STEM Education cultivating future innovators
STEM education is revitalizing general education, offering students an exciting avenue to explore, innovate, and apply knowledge directly to real-world challenges.
Vietnam wins four gold medals for first time at International Chemistry Olympiad
Hanoi to introduce boarding meal program commencing in 2025-2026 school year
Vocational institutions continuing to enhance human resource training
Universities, enterprises partner to shape HCMC’s high-quality human resources
Sports
Vietnam to host its first PPA Tour Asia Pickleball Tournament
Vietnam will host its inaugural PPA Tour Asia pickleball tournament, the Vietnam Open 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City from September 4 to 7.
