Vietnam seeks Japanese expertise on financial reform
By Nguyen Huong
July 15, 2026 | 15:13
On July 14, a delegation from Vietnam's Ministry of Finance, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi, held working sessions with Japan's Financial Services Agency and the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission in Tokyo to exchange experience in capital market development, financial innovation and securities regulation.
Stock market urged to take bigger role in financing next growth phase
By Hazy Tran
July 15, 2026 | 11:53
Strengthening the stock market's financing role is essential to sustaining Vietnam's growth, a top securities regulator has said.
Capital concentrated in later-stage startups, leaving funding gaps for early ventures
By Hazy Tran
July 15, 2026 | 11:25
Capital is increasingly concentrated in later-stage startups, exposing funding gaps that could constrain the next generation of innovation.
Capital channel reform critical to Vietnam's next growth phase
By Hazy Tran
July 15, 2026 | 11:24
Vietnam needs $1.54 trillion over five years to hit double-digit growth, but capital channel bottlenecks are slowing progress.
VBSP brings commune banking services into digital space
By Hong Thuy
July 14, 2026 | 16:13
While preserving its nationwide commune transaction network, the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies is accelerating digital transformation, enabling customers to access policy credit services, information and transactions more conveniently.
OPEC Fund grants $50 million to SeABank to boost small business and climate finance in Vietnam
By Thanh Van
July 13, 2026 | 16:41
On July 13, the OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is providing a $50 million loan to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) to expand financing for small businesses and climate-focused investments across Viet Nam.
VIR to host capital restructuring seminar in Hanoi with policymakers
By Thanh Van
July 13, 2026 | 10:34
A VIR seminar on capital restructuring in Hanoi will bring together regulators, companies, and investors.
Expansion of capital channels being urged
By Hai Van
July 13, 2026 | 08:46
There are calls for Vietnam to develop a more diverse financial ecosystem capable of supporting businesses at every stage of development, particularly private and innovative companies.
Digital-first financial centres can leapfrog legacy systems
By Hazy Tran
July 11, 2026 | 09:00
Vietnam can build digital-first financial centres to leapfrog outdated systems, experts said at a Danang forum.
Techcombank co-organises Vietnam Financial Forum 2026
By Thanh Van
July 10, 2026 | 16:57
The Vietnam Financial Forum 2026 (VFF 2026), a national-level financial forum, officially opened at the Ariyana International Convention Centre in Danang on July 9.
Vietnamese investors building more structured portfolios
By Bich Ngoc
July 10, 2026 | 15:00
Vietnamese investors are building more structured portfolios, placing greater emphasis on resilience and holding higher expectations for trust.
Brokerage competition intensifies as market leadership narrows
By Anh Duc
July 10, 2026 | 14:58
Vietnam's securities brokerage industry is becoming increasingly competitive, with the combined market share of the top 10 firms falling to a multi-year low in the second quarter, and only a few brokers managed to expand their presence.
SBV credit policy shift puts banks and developers in spotlight
By Yen Thuy
July 10, 2026 | 14:38
The State Bank of Vietnam's easing of capital rules and special credit treatment for strategic projects is expected to expand lending capacity, with banks, property developers and infrastructure companies emerging as the biggest beneficiaries.
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