Banking & Finance Experts urge strong regulation as Vietnam sees crypto surge Over the past four years, Vietnam has been consistently placed in the top five of Chainalysis' Global Crypto Adoption Index.
Banking & Finance HCMC jumps 7 spots in Global Financial Centres Index In Southeast Asia, it now trails Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand), and Jakarta (Indonesia) but outperforms Manila (the Philippines).
Banking & Finance A mechanism proposed to manage cryptocurrency exchanges A pilot program for issuing and trading cryptocurrencies and digital assets to be oversighted Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Public Security, and State Bank of Vietnam.
Over $1.13 bln raised from G-bonds in February The Hanoi Stock Exchange successfully organised 16 bond auctions last month. 06/03/2025
Over 12 banks cut deposit interest rate Some of the banks reducing the rate by up to 0.7 percentage point. 06/03/2025
Finance ministry proposes 30% land lease fee cut for 2025 The move aims to support people and businesses in improving production and business, and to create momentum for economic development. 04/03/2025
Government extends registration fee exemption for EVs The fees being exempted from March 1, 2025 until February 28, 2027. 04/03/2025
Gold prices bounce back after three-day drop The SJC-branded gold bars were sold at VND91 million ($3,534) per tale on the day. 04/03/2025