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Vietnam-Japan cooperation moves towards results-driven innovation

By Nguyen Huong August 14, 2026 | 15:34

Vietnam-Japan economic cooperation is shifting towards deeper collaboration and tangible outcomes.

Citi raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP forecast to 8 per cent

By Huong Thuy August 14, 2026 | 15:31

Citi Research has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s full-year GDP growth in 2026 to around 8 per cent, according to its latest report.

Beyond loans, veterans turn capital into sustainable livelihoods

By Ha An August 13, 2026 | 17:42

After leaving the military, many veterans have turned timely access to credit into a springboard for building productive businesses, creating jobs and continuing to contribute to their communities.

Vietnam seeks Australia's technical support in four key financial areas

By Nguyen Huong August 13, 2026 | 14:29

Vietnam and Australia have discussed strengthening financial cooperation following talks between Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan and Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Vietnam and Australia explore agriculture minerals and energy cooperation

By Nguyen Huong August 13, 2026 | 14:24

Vietnam and Australia have discussed boosting trade, investment, and green transition cooperation during talks between their finance and trade ministers.

Banks roll out lower-cost credit to boost businesses and priority sectors

By Vinh Thuy August 13, 2026 | 14:18

Banks are stepping up lending rate cuts and rolling out large preferential credit packages, signalling stronger efforts to ease borrowing costs and support businesses and economic growth.

Australia and Vietnam deepen economic cooperation

By Thanh Van August 11, 2026 | 16:00

Australia and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen cooperation across education, trade and innovation, to enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Banks face growing bad debt risks amid rising funding costs

By Lien Thuy August 11, 2026 | 14:57

Banks are facing rising bad debt risks as non-performing and special-mention loans increase, while thinner provisioning buffers and higher funding costs threaten to put pressure on asset quality.

VIFC investment conference focuses on unlocking capital flows

By Bich Ngoc August 11, 2026 | 14:07

An investment conference in Ho Chi Minh City has examined policies, infrastructure, and capital flows for VIFC.

MoF proposes merging four national programmes to streamline resources

By Tuan Thuy August 10, 2026 | 14:20

The MoF has proposed merging four national programmes into one to improve resource use and give local authorities more control.

Industrial players demand more value

By Bich Ngoc August 10, 2026 | 10:00

As industrial investors shift their focus to establishing modern manufacturing operations, developers are being compelled to move beyond infrastructure provision and towards creating long-term value.