Việt Nam aims to launch international financial centre by November 2025

Friday, Nov 07, 2025

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has instructed ministries and local authorities to accelerate preparations so that Việt Nam’s International Financial Centre can begin operations by November 2025.

Việt Nam’s international financial centre seen as launchpad for home-grown unicorns

Friday, Nov 07, 2025

Experts said Việt Nam’s planned International Financial Centre could help nurture future unicorns and attract global capital with flexible policies and open digital infrastructure.

IFC framework must be open, transparent and competitive: PM

Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025

Speaking at the Government’s meeting on Tuesday to discuss eight draft decrees guiding the implementation of the National Assembly’s Resolution 222/2025/QH15 on the development of the IFC in Việt Nam, PM Chính urged breakthrough and superior mechanisms to attract international...

IFC to help position Việt Nam in global financial network: PM

Saturday, Nov 01, 2025

The building of an IFC aims to not only attract investment or connect with the world but also develop new and efficient governance mechanisms, policies, and models, PM Phạm Minh Chính has said.

SBV tightens reins as new financial hub eyes clean money flow

Friday, Aug 22, 2025

The State Bank of Việt Nam has proposed that all international electronic money transfers valued at US$1,000 or more within the country’s forthcoming international Financial Centre (IFC) must be reported to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts.

Việt Nam’s financial centre should compete regionally before going global: Swiss expert

Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025

Việt Nam’s ambition to develop its first financial centre should begin with strengthening regional competitiveness before going global, according to Co-President of the Swiss FinTech Association (SFTA) Philip J.Weights.

Việt Nam proposes six types of commodity exchanges at IFC

Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed six types of commodity exchanges to be operated at the international financial centre (IFC), which would cover both traditional goods markets and emerging financial and commercial products.

AIFC Governor: HCM City has strong foundations to become a leading financial centre in ASEAN

Thursday, Aug 07, 2025

During a recent visit to HCM City, Renat Bekturov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), shared with the media insights on the city''s strengths and potential as a regional financial hub.

HCM City, Đà Nẵng to thoroughly prepare for IFC: PM

Saturday, Aug 02, 2025

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chaired a conference this morning (August 2) in HCM City on the implementation of the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 222/2025/QH15 on Việt Nam’s International Financial Centre (IFC).

HCM City, Astana promote cooperation on international financial centre development

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025

The Astana International Financial Centre is ready to share its experience and expertise with HCM City to help develop its upcoming International Financial Centre into one of the fastest-growing financial hubs in the region, AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov said at...

PM, Gov't Advisory Group aim to turn HCM City into int'l financial centre

Monday, Mar 02, 2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked his Government Advisory Group to submit a document by Aprll 30 outlining necessary steps to turn HCM City into an international financial centre.