VIFC must deliver concrete deals by November: Deputy PM

Monday, Sep 07, 2026

The institutional and organisational framework for the VIFC has largely been established.

VIFC-HCMC aims to become regional hub for green and transition finance

Friday, Aug 07, 2026

Mobilising private and international capital will be crucial to closing Việt Nam''s green financing gap as the country pursues net-zero emissions by 2050, speakers told the Vietnam Green Finance Summit 2026 in HCM City on Thursday.

Việt Nam, South Korea step up financial cooperation

Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026

Building on decades of expanding trade and investment ties, Việt Nam and South Korea are looking to deepen financial cooperation in areas including capital markets, fintech, digital payments and sustainable finance, marking a new chapter in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Việt Nam International Financial Centre: a catalyst for growth, not Dubai rival

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026

The Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) is a purpose-built channel for foreign capital to help close Việt Nam’s estimated US$1.5 trillion funding gap to industrialise the country, legally structured like Dubai’s DIFC but not meant to compete with it, according...

How maritime finance can lead to smooth sailing

Saturday, Jun 27, 2026

As most maritime financial services tied to Việt Nam’s trade are still handled abroad, the Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City has launched the International Maritime Financial Ecosystem to keep more of that value within the country.

PM orders breakthrough mechanisms for VIFC in June

Wednesday, Jun 03, 2026

As a late entrant in an increasingly competitive global market, Việt Nam must offer attractive policies to draw investment to the VIFC while maintaining effective oversight, managing risks and safeguarding macroeconomic stability.

Deputy PM urges strict risk control for VIFC rollout

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Under the Government’s plan, VIFC-HCMC will focus on banking, capital markets and investment connectivity, while VIFC-DN will specialise in fintech, digital and green finance.

Việt Nam’s fintech ambitions hinge on deeper Australia ties

Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026

Việt Nam’s push to build an international financial centre (IFC) is placing financial technology (fintech) cooperation with Australia at the centre of its long-term strategy, as policymakers seek to modernise the banking system and attract global capital.

Int’l Financial Centre to attract billion-dollar capital inflows

Thursday, Feb 26, 2026

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City has secured multi-billion-dollar commitments and is rapidly emerging as a new hub for global capital flows into Việt Nam.