HCMC – The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has raised the maximum ratio of short-term funds that banks can use for medium- and long-term lending to 40% from 30%, a move aimed at channeling more long-term capital into infrastructure and business investment.
HCMC - Companies issuing bonds via private placement will be subject to a debt-to-equity cap of five times, while individual professional investors will only be allowed to buy such bonds if they carry credit ratings and are backed by qualified collateral.
HCMC – The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed raising the maximum ratio of short-term funds that commercial banks can use for medium- and long-term lending to 40% from the current 30%, in a move aimed at boosting credit supply for economic growth.
HCMC – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is planning a financing pipeline of 27 projects for Vietnam through 2029, with total lending estimated at around US$4.6 billion, as both sides move toward concentrating resources on large-scale, high-impact projects rather than spreading investments across numerous smaller initiatives.
HCMC – Vietnamese households parked a record VND10.56 quadrillion in banks by the end of March 2026, underscoring the continued flow of idle cash into deposits, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
HCMC - Gold prices in Vietnam surged on Friday, with SJC gold bars climbing to VND142.4 million per tael, according to major gold traders, tracking a sharp rise in global bullion prices.
HCMC – Outstanding green loans in Vietnam have reached VND828 trillion, with 82 credit institutions now extending financing to environmentally sustainable projects.
HCMC - The State Treasury raised VND33.63 trillion from Government bond (G-bond) auctions in May, completing 72% of its second quarter issuance plan and nearly one-third of its annual target.
HCMC – Singapore-based UOB is studying the possibility of joining the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC), aiming to facilitate capital flows from Singapore and the broader ASEAN region into Vietnam.
HCMC – Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has instructed ministries and agencies to draft additional regulations this month to create breakthrough mechanisms beyond the eight existing decrees and accelerate the launch of key financial products and services at the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC).
Luxury wellness brand Fusion is celebrating the second anniversary of its Fusionlife loyalty programme by giving away 2,222 complimentary room nights across its hotels and resorts in Vietnam and Thailand.
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled the Lobby Memory Wall, a permanent installation created to celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. Located beside the grand staircase in the main lobby, the display opens a year of anniversary celebrations while recognising the guests, partners, leaders and associates who have contributed to the hotel's journey since 1996.
Choosing between distinct academic paths is a common dilemma, but former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student Lê Minh Thiên An has chosen to embrace both. Thiên An is currently challenging herself with a demanding dual-degree program in Pharmacy and Business at the University of Sydney, consistently ranked among the top three universities in Australia.
Each annual general meeting season is not only an occasion to review the operations of banks, but also a clear reflection of the broader industry picture, one of the stock groups with a major influence on the stock market and a “barometer” of the economy. Business results, development strategies, and the way banks respond to market fluctuations all partly indicate macroeconomic health and policy direction in each period.
Choosing between a stable career path and a creative passion is a crossroads many young people face, but few navigate it as boldly as Phạm Ngọc Khanh. After graduating with a degree in Restaurant Management in Canada, the former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student made a definitive decision to return to Vietnam and pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a performing artist and musical theater composer.
