Vietnam, S. Korea eye deeper financial cooperation through VIFC-HCMC
Ho Chi Minh City 16:07 14/07/2026The Vietnam International Financial Center Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) aims to become a gateway connecting Vietnamese and South Korean financial institutions, as experts said growing investment, trade and tourism between the two countries are creating new opportunities for financial cooperation.
Ho Chi Minh City, UOB explore cooperation at int’l financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 15:52 02/07/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration and Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) discussed potential cooperation on new financial mechanisms and products for the city’s Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC-HCMC) during a meeting on Tuesday.
Vietnam needs highly skilled lawyers to support int’l financial center: bar association official
Economy 08:16 19/03/2026Vietnam must develop a new generation of highly qualified lawyers to support the operation of its International Financial Center (IFC) facilities, as the country works to build a credible legal environment capable of attracting global investors, according to Nguyen Hai Nam, vice-president of the Vietnam Bar Federation.
Banks, securities firms eye presence in Vietnam’s int’l financial center
Economy 16:48 17/03/2026Multiple banks and securities firms are positioned to establish a presence in the Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) facilities in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Vietnam has opportunity to build competitive IFC amid global shifts: expert
Economy 17:09 15/03/2026Amid growing uncertainty over tax policies, geopolitical conflicts, and increasingly intense competition for capital and technology, emerging financial models are reshaping global markets, opening a window of opportunity for Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) to enter the race, according to an industry expert.
Vietnam International Finance Center in Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes institutional reform: CEO
Economy 09:47 17/02/2026The CEO of the Vietnam International Finance Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) stated that VIFC's success in the next 3-5 years should first be measured by the level of institutional maturity, followed by the depth of the market.
PM orders Vietnam IFC launch in Ho Chi Minh City by February 9
Economy 14:22 17/01/2026Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) must open its Ho Chi Minh City facility by February 9, a deadline set by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who also urged ministries and local authorities to act decisively, assign clear responsibility, and avoid fragmented implementation as Vietnam moves to build a dual-location financial hub.
Singaporean bank plans to build headquarters at Ho Chi Minh City international financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 16:45 14/01/2026Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) has unveiled its plan to construct its headquarters at Ho Chi Minh City’s planned International Finance Center, becoming the first foreign bank to commit to the project.
Vietnam inaugurates International Financial Center facility in Da Nang
Economy 13:04 10/01/2026Vietnam on Friday opened a new facility of its International Financial Center (IFC) in Da Nang City, marking another step in its efforts to build a globally competitive financial hub after the first IFC facility opened in Ho Chi Minh City in December.
Ho Chi Minh City targets 2027 completion of international financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 11:14 07/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City is determined to complete its International Financial Center by 2027, positioning it as a key driver of double-digit economic growth and deeper global integration.
International financial center opens in Ho Chi Minh City, set to attract global capital
Economy 15:55 21/12/2025Vietnam’s International Financial Center (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City officially began operations on Sunday, marking a major milestone for the country’s financial sector and setting a clear roadmap to attract global capital.
Ho Chi Minh City invites France to join railway, financial center projects
Ho Chi Minh City 13:56 14/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City is seeking stronger French investment in its planned international financial center and upcoming railway projects, chairman Nguyen Van Duoc said during a meeting with French Consul General Etienne Ranaivoson on Wednesday.
