Cashless payments hit 28 times GDP in 2025

Cashless payments hit 28 times GDP in 2025

Cashless payment transactions in 2025 were worth around 28 times GDP, as digital payments surged across different channels.
SSIAM and DBJ launch Japan Vietnam Capital Fund

SSIAM and DBJ launch Japan Vietnam Capital Fund

SSI Asset Management Company (SSIAM) and the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) on February 3 announced the launch of the Japan Vietnam Capital Fund (JVCF)
Banks target stronger profits, credit growth in 2026

Banks target stronger profits, credit growth in 2026

Banks are setting ambitious 2026 targets, aiming for higher profits and faster credit expansion while preparing for stricter capital standards.
Vietnam on path to investment-grade rating

Vietnam on path to investment-grade rating

Vietnam is edging closer to investment-grade status, with recent credit upgrades and clear government roadmap strengthening confidence in its sovereign outlook.
Consumer finance sector posts sharp profit growth

Consumer finance sector posts sharp profit growth

Many consumer finance companies are staging a strong comeback after restructuring, posting robust profit growth.
Insurance market building the next chapter of protection

Insurance market building the next chapter of protection

After a prolonged period of adjustment and restructuring, Vietnam’s insurance market is turning a corner. As the industry enters a new development cycle, 2026 is shaping up to be more than a growth milestone..
NAB Innovation Centre underscores Vietnam’s appeal for tech investment

NAB Innovation Centre underscores Vietnam’s appeal for tech investment

Vietnam is attracting more high-quality foreign investment as global financial institutions expand technology and innovation operations in the country.
Vietnam strengthens public debt management with World Bank and IMF

Vietnam strengthens public debt management with World Bank and IMF

Vietnam is working with the World Bank and the IMF to enhance public debt and risk management under a technical assistance programme.
Corporate bond market poised for stronger growth cycle

Corporate bond market poised for stronger growth cycle

Vietnam’s corporate bond market is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by rising issuance, proactive debt management, and regulatory reforms.
Vietnam's IPO market on recovery trajectory

Vietnam's IPO market on recovery trajectory

Vietnam's initial public offering arena has witnessed a rebound following two blockbuster offerings in the financial sector in 2025.
Fintech-bank collaborations facilitate Vietnamese goals

Fintech-bank collaborations facilitate Vietnamese goals

Vietnam is in a bright spot to utilise partnerships between fintech groups and lenders for its green ambitions. Fintech expert Rahn Wood looks at the tie-ups already taking place and what more could be around the corner.
State-owned stocks rally as reform expectations lift market sentiment

State-owned stocks rally as reform expectations lift market sentiment

Vietnam’s stock market has seen a sharp rise in state-owned enterprise shares, as investors price in a new reform-driven cycle and shifting capital flows.
Fitch upgrades Vietnam's long-term senior secured debt instruments

Fitch upgrades Vietnam's long-term senior secured debt instruments

Fitch Ratings has revised its assessment of Vietnam’s sovereign debt, reflecting updates to its rating methodology and recovery assumptions.
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