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Remittances to HCM City estimated at $5.23 bln in H1

Remittances from Africa record the higest increase of 130.8%. Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City reached over $5.23 billion in the first six months of the year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam’s Region 2 Branch. In the second quarter, the remittances to the city is estimated at nearly $2.82 billion, up 16.9% compared […]

Fintech sandbox era underway in Vietnam

On June 27, Mobifone, Techcombank, and One Mount Group jointly contributed to establish a payment company with a capital of VND300 billion ($12 million), using the Mobifone brand name. Its main business lines include payment intermediary services such as financial switching services; international financial switching; electronic clearing; electronic payment gateway; and collection and payment support. […]

PM urges FTSE Russell to support Vietnam’s emerging market push amid key reforms

The call came during the Prime Minister’s meeting with Mr. Gerald Toledano, FTSE Russell’s Global Head of Equity and Multi-Asset, who is leading a delegation to assess Vietnam’s capital markets for a potential reclassification. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged global index provider FTSE Russell to accelerate its support for Vietnam’s bid to achieve […]

Vietnam’s adoption of 5G networks driving innovation

According to the June 2025 Ericsson Mobility Report, 5G momentum is growing. It is forecast that nearly one-third of all mobile users, or about 2.9 billion people, are expected to be on 5G by the end of the year. In Southeast Asia and Oceania, 5G subscriptions are forecast to reach around 630 million in 2030, […]

Vietnam determines to have stock market upgraded: Finance Minister

Vietnam has rolled out many efforts to soon meet upgrading requirements. With Vietnam’s reform determination together with support from international organizations, its stock market will soon meet requirements for upgrading and becoming an attractive destination in the region,  Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang told Gerald Toledano, Global Head of Equity and Multi Asset of […]

MoF outlines key drivers and challenges to growth

How would you assess the country’s recent economic performance in the context of current global challenges? According to data released by the National Statistics Department under the Ministry of Finance, second-quarter (Q2) GDP expanded by 7.96 per cent, bringing the first-half growth to 7.52 per cent. Both figures are closely aligned with the growth scenario […]

Vietnam’s rice exports suffer sharp price drop

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam exported around 700,000 tonnes of rice in June, earning $364.4 million. Overall, the country shipped 4.9 million tonnes of rice in the first six months of this year, valued at $2.54 billion, up 7.6 per cent in volume but down 12.2 per cent in value compared […]

PM asks to acclerate key transport projects in Mekong Delta

The Government leader directs urgent and high-quality development of infrastructure for the 2027 APEC Leaders’ Week in Phu Quoc Island. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked relevant ministries, agencies and localities in the Mekong Delta region to further accelerate key transport infrastructure projects, while chairing a conference held in Can Tho city on July 13. […]

Legal reins evolved in e-commerce

A new law aims to enhance state management efficiency and promote healthier e-commerce growth, photo Le Toan The Centre for E-commerce and Digital Technology Development (eComDX) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), in collaboration with TikTok Shop, launched a legal training programme for e-commerce on June 25 in Hanoi. As part of the […]

Ministry of Construction backs Cai Mep Ha Port project

The proposed investment is appropriate and adheres to the developmental roadmap laid out in the master plans for the period to 2030 and beyond. The Ministry of Construction (MoC) has issued an Official Dispatch to the Ministry of Finance, requesting its opinion on the investment policy approval dossier for the Cai Mep Ha General and […]