Ensuring efficient operation of international financial centres

Ensuring efficient operation of international financial centres

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang on August 19 chaired a meeting of the Executive Council of the International Finance Centre to discuss operation of the two international financial centres.
Vietnam Financial Forum charts path to globally connected financial centres

Vietnam Financial Forum charts path to globally connected financial centres

Vietnam Financial Forum 2026 opened in Danang on July 9 with a clear message that Vietnam's international financial centre ambitions must now be matched by credible institutions, market infrastructure, and concrete investment commitments to attract global capital.
Vietnam welcomes Chinese investors in financial centres

Vietnam welcomes Chinese investors in financial centres

On May 25, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc held a working session with a delegation of businesses from China and Hong Kong, led by Jonathan Choi, chairman of Sunwah Group and chairman of the Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance.
Ho Chi Minh City at pivotal development stage

Ho Chi Minh City at pivotal development stage

Institutional reforms and an international financial centre are putting Ho Chi Minh City at a pivotal development stage.
Developing suitable talent for greener financial ambitions

Developing suitable talent for greener financial ambitions

Vietnam’s ambition to develop international financial centres is sharpening the focus on talent capable of navigating sustainable finance and evolving standards.
Academic-policy network planned to support VIFC development

Academic-policy network planned to support VIFC development

An academic-policy network is being established to strengthen advisory capacity and support the development of VIFC.
VIFC launches aviation finance hub to tap regional market growth

VIFC launches aviation finance hub to tap regional market growth

VIFC’s new initiative aims to position Ho Chi Minh City as an emerging centre for aviation finance as Asia-Pacific demand accelerates.
Capacity and regulations among British areas of expertise in IFCs

Capacity and regulations among British areas of expertise in IFCs

Vietnam’s ambition to build an international financial centre is gaining traction. British Counsul General in Ho Chi Minh City Alexandra Smith told VIR’s Nguyen Huong why the United Kingdom is a key partner in shaping a future-ready financial hub.
Vietnam’s IFC creates bigger stage for M&As

Vietnam’s IFC creates bigger stage for M&As

Binh Le, CEO and head of Advisory, and Duy Vo, associate of ASART Deal Advisory, explore what Vietnam's IFC plans mean for the market.​​​​​​​
Global partnerships key to Vietnam’s IFC development

Global partnerships key to Vietnam’s IFC development

ACCA highlights Vietnam’s strengths, lessons from global financial hubs, and the role of international partnerships in developing its IFC ambitions.
First members of Danang International Finance Centre revealed

First members of Danang International Finance Centre revealed

The initial 10 members of Danang’s IFC were announced at the government-organised establishment conference on December 21.
Government moves to establish International Financial Centre

Government moves to establish International Financial Centre

An International Financial Centre has been officially announced to support financial sector development and strengthen the country’s global competitiveness.
Ho Chi Minh City taps Ant International to strengthen fintech and IFC ambitions

Ho Chi Minh City taps Ant International to strengthen fintech and IFC ambitions

Ant Financial is supporting Ho Chi Minh City’s drive to become an IFC, focusing on innovation and talent development.
Vietnam urged to elevate standards to advance IFC ambitions

Vietnam urged to elevate standards to advance IFC ambitions

Experts say Vietnam must pair growth with stronger execution and transparency to become a hub for international financial.
Vietnam’s International Financial Centre: where global capital meets national dynamism

Vietnam’s International Financial Centre: where global capital meets national dynamism

Vietnam's International Financial Centre is moving from legislative vision to practical reality, so what should investors expect next?
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