Finance

Việt Nam steps up anti-money laundering vigilance amid rising digital assets

Việt Nam steps up anti-money laundering vigilance amid rising digital assets

Việt Nam is tightening anti-money laundering controls as the rise of digital assets and the launch of its international financial centre new risks for financial security and capital flows.
Tax

Ministry proposes full bank account reporting by household businesses

The aim of the proposal is to strengthen tax administration and improve cash flow transparency.
Banking

Credit management must ensure high GDP growth, macroeconomic stability

Credit management should be cautious and effective to enable linking high economic growth with macroeconomic stability and financial system reforms.
Markets

Surge in share auctions as companies race to secure capital

The Ministry of Finance has put forward proposals to facilitate more effective capital transfers from State-owned enterprises.
Markets

VN-Index rises for fifth straight day, hitting new peak

Also lifting the market''s sentiment, foreign investors continued their buying spree for the fourth consecutive session, with net purchases surpassing VNĐ1 trillion on HoSE.
Insurance

Insurance industry faces unprecedented pressure from claims after natural disasters

Among various insurance sectors, property and technical insurance, along with motor insurance, appear to be the hardest hit. 
Tax

Yearly tax collection exceeds $82 billion for the first time

Statistics showed that tax revenue totalled VNĐ2.15 quadrillion as of December 14, 25 per cent higher than the plan set at VNĐ1.719 quadrillion.
Banking

Banks continue to increase capital at year end

Banks are accelerating capital increases via share issues to meet stricter Basel III standards, boost capital adequacy and ease funding pressures amid rising credit demand.
Markets

Japanese insurer to acquire MVI Life from Manulife

This deal is notable as it represents Asahi Life''s first foreign merger and acquisition (M&A) venture.
Markets

Vingroup's Phạm Nhật Vượng surpasses Jack Ma as wealth jumps to $30 billion

Vượng''s $30 billion fortune places him 71st on Forbes'' real-time billionaire rankings, surpassing Jack Ma''s $29.7 billion.
Banking

Credit growth expected to reach 20 per cent in 2026

Credit growth in 2026 is expected to be around 20 per cent, driven by public investment and the recovery of production and business activities.
Markets

Market hits new record despite rising selling force

The Vin stock group were the market''s main influencers, contributing more than 30 points to the VN-Index.
Finance

Early detection needed to protect national financial security in digital age

The information security and safety work of the banking sector has been carried out seriously, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the banking system.
Markets

Rising live hog prices enhance year-end profits for enterprises

Live hog prices in Việt Nam are rebounding sharply as supply tightens, boosting livestock firms’ profits ahead of Tết and raising expectations of further gains in early 2026.
Markets

Market extends gains on rising liquidity

Also supporting the market''s upbeat mood, foreign investors were net buyers on HoSE, net buying over VNĐ512.3 billion.
Finance

Insurance sector assets projected to reach VNĐ1.1 quadrillion by year-end

Việt Nam’s insurance industry is expected to see its total assets rise to about VNĐ1.1 quadrillion (US$43.3 billion) by the end of 2025, according to the Vietnam Insurance Association.