PM orders Vietnam IFC launch in Ho Chi Minh City by February 9
Vietnam News 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.
Ho Chi Minh City, Germany eye expanding cooperation in education, infrastructure
Ho Chi Minh City 18:08 13/11/2025Nguyen Van Duoc, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and German Consul General Andrea Maria Suhl discussed strengthening cooperation in education and training, infrastructure development, and the city’s international financial center plan during a reception for the diplomat on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City, Victoria strengthen partnership in education, finance, infrastructure
Ho Chi Minh City 16:35 11/11/2025Nguyen Van Duoc, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, on Monday received Danny Pearson, Minister for Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs of Victoria, Australia, to discuss expanding cooperation between the Vietnamese city and the Australian state.
Ho Chi Minh City signs MoU with Nasdaq to develop Vietnam's int'l financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 19:44 18/10/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance and the Nasdaq Stock Exchange signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday at Nasdaq’s headquarters in New York to cooperate in developing the Vietnam International Financial Center in the city.
World Bank's IFC ramps up investment amid global uncertainty
World 15:28 04/07/2025While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump's threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities.
IFC lends Ho Chi Minh City-based property firm $75mn to recover from COVID-19
Economy 14:07 07/07/2020The bond is the first IFC COVID-19 response project in Vietnam
