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Regulatory sandbox in banking sector is a bold policy innovation: Swiss Ambassador

Sectoral, provincial planning schemes must align with national, regional master plans: PM

To ensure that decentralisation in planning enhances the effectiveness of national and regional planning while also maximising the resources of provinces, cities, and sectors, PM Phạm Minh Chính requested that the draft law should include clear criteria, standards, procedures, and enforcement mechanisms to support a shift toward post-implementation inspection rather than pre-approval one.

Viseco fined a record of nearly $45,000 for series of violations in securiies operations

According to the State Securities Commission (SSC), since April 2024, Viseco allowed its total debt-to-equity ratio to exceed five times the permitted limit.

Philippine Airlines launches first direct Manila – Đà Nẵng flight

The first flight, PR585, carried 193 passengers and landed at Đà Nẵng International Airport at 12.45pm. The outbound flight departed at 1.35pm.

Banks end magnetic cards, require biometrics for firms from July 1

From July 1, banks across Việt Nam stopped using magnetic stripe cards and now require biometrics for company accounts to prevent fraud and improve security.

PM orders stronger data sharing across Government systems

Major Vietnamese tech firms VNPT, Viettel, FPT, CMC, Mobifone and Gtel have been asked to help public bodies upgrade their systems to integrate with the population and e‑ID platforms, as well as keep online public services running smoothly.

Deputy PM attends opening of Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development

The event, which runs until July 3, gathered more than 15,000 participants, including nearly 60 heads of state and government leaders.

Finalising EPR legal framework to promote circular economy

The event attracted nearly 100 delegates representing regulatory agencies, associations, enterprises, manufacturers, importers and relevant organisations to discuss orientations for improving EPR policy.

Multiple fees and charges to be slashed to aid development

The reductions cover a wide range of areas, including public administration, construction, finance, healthcare, agriculture and environmental services.

Việt Nam praises Norway’s open trade policies at WTO review

Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng, head of the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, praised Norway’s open trade policies, highlighting its e-commerce tax data exchange system for cutting costs and easing cross-border trade.

Deputy PM meets Finland's foreign trade minister

This was part of his participation in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD).

A cross-border e-commerce payment gateway proposed to boost tax oversight

The law is designed to foster innovation, strengthen consumer protection and improve State management.

Việt Nam launches tech exchange platform

Developed under a public-private partnership model, the platform is State-funded in terms of infrastructure and its online foundation, including access to national science and technology databases.

Stock market eyes cautious optimism in second half of 2025: experts

Despite early-year volatility and geopolitical uncertainties, domestic capital flows, stable macro conditions and expectations of strong corporate profit growth are providing a credible foundation for a sustained rally.

Phenikaa and Vicostone named among Việt Nam’s Top 100 Green ESG firms

The recognition not only honours leading enterprises driving sustainable growth, but also serves as a strategic benchmark for evaluating corporate adaptability in the face of a global shift toward a greener and more equitable and transparent economy.

Developing the supporting industry requires a comprehensive strategy

The Vietnamese supporting industry currently meets only 10 per cent of the demand for domestic production and consumption.

Amended Law on Credit Institution is positive for banks, say analysts

The National Assembly last Friday approved revisions to the 2024 Credit Institution Law, significantly strengthening banks’ ability to recover bad debts and empowering the State Bank to intervene more effectively in struggling financial institutions.

Public investment disbursement accelerates as key growth driver

In the first half of 2025, more than VNĐ268 trillion (around US$10.5 billion) was disbursed, reaching 32.5 per cent of the annual plan – up from 28.2 per cent in the same period last year.

Data Law aims to protect data and unlock value

The legislation marks the first time data is recognised as a property right under Vietnamese law.

Việt Nam enjoys robust recovery amidst global challenges

Both the IMF and OECD believe that with solid macroeconomic fundamentals, a clear reform agenda, and active involvement from the private sector, Vietnam is well-positioned to maintain stable growth and enhance its position in global value chains.

Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 to run from July – September

The event will host three rounds of discussions focusing on value chain autonomy, constructive mechanisms, globalisation of Vietnamese value, and strategic capabilities.