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VBSP lends to 1.1 million poor households in first five months of 2026

By Ha An June 13, 2026 | 14:47

More than 1.1 million poor households and policy beneficiaries have gained access to VPSP's capital in the first five months of 2026.

Citi launches Digital Depositary Receipts to broaden private market access

By Thanh Van June 13, 2026 | 11:19

A new digital instrument from Citi aims to make private market investing more accessible and transparent for issuers and investors worldwide.

Alternative finance enters disciplined era

By Hong Thuy June 13, 2026 | 03:05

After years of rapid expansion driven by growing credit demand, Vietnam’s alternative finance industry is shifting into a new era where transparency, regulatory compliance and operational discipline increasingly determine market leadership.

Large FIEs preparing for IPOs in Vietnam

By Thai An June 13, 2026 | 02:56

Vietnam has reached a consensus on allowing large foreign-invested enterprises to conduct IPOs and list on the domestic stock market, with a number of major candidates already preparing listing applications, according to the State Securities Commission.

MSCI upgrade hopes fuel momentum in Vietnam's stock market

By Minh Thuy June 13, 2026 | 02:51

After earning a promotion from FTSE Russell, Vietnam is now setting its sights on MSCI's watch list as a gateway to bigger foreign capital inflows.

Calm exchange rate, persistent pressures

By Nhue Man June 13, 2026 | 01:53

While the exchange rate has remained strikingly stable despite mounting external pressures, that stability is becoming a key policy anchor that could constrain Vietnam’s monetary flexibility.

VEAM ordered to pay VND18.44 billion due to incorrect tax declaration

By Nguyen Kim June 11, 2026 | 14:00

Vietnam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Corporation JSC will have to repay an additional VND18.44 billion ($737,600) due to incorrect corporate tax declarations since 2010.

From products to partnership: How retail banking is evolving in Vietnam

By Thanh Van June 11, 2026 | 13:45

As the global economy continues to navigate prolonged uncertainty, with fastmoving interest rates and volatile capital markets, expectations of retail banking are changing rapidly–particularly in growth markets like Vietnam.

Hyper-personalisation critical for banks

By Bojan Obradović June 11, 2026 | 13:29

Advancements in artificial intelligence and enabling capabilities have made it possible to harness large amounts of data, understand customers better and offer more personalised products and services.