Vietnam should build distinct financial hubs, not compete with Singapore or Dubai: global experts
Economy 19:53 09/07/2026International financial experts said on Thursday Vietnam should develop its planned international financial centers around its own strengths rather than compete directly with established hubs such as Dubai and Singapore, emphasizing that institutions, talent, and governance will determine long-term success.
Vietnam approves governing board for int’l financial center
Economy 14:44 07/07/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has approved the governing board of the Vietnam International Financial Center, appointing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang as its chairman.
France offers support for int’l financial center development in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:06 29/05/2026French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Etienne Ranaivoson and the Paris Europlace financial association have expressed readiness to support the city in developing its international financial center by sharing experience in financial market management, digital assets, sustainable finance, and maritime finance.
Int’l financial center in Ho Chi Minh City jumps 11 spots in global rankings
Ho Chi Minh City 17:43 02/04/2026The International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City has climbed 11 places to rank 84th among 120 global financial centers, according to the latest Global Financial Centers Index.
Vietnam deputy premier urges US investors to become ambassadors for int’l financial center
Economy 14:29 29/03/2026During his recent visit to New York, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh attended a Vietnam-U.S. Business Forum, calling on American firms to become pioneering investors and ambassadors for Vietnam’s international financial center.
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.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City officially opens int’l financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 17:47 11/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday officially launched the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) at its headquarters at 8 Nguyen Hue Street, Saigon Ward.
Taiwan’s Cathay Financial seeks deeper role in Vietnam’s new international financial center
Economy 13:47 06/02/2026Taiwan’s Cathay Financial Holdings has expressed strong interest in playing a deeper role in Vietnam’s newly established International Financial Center, signaling growing global attention to the Southeast Asian country’s ambitions to become a regional financial hub.
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.
