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VIB said its asset quality continued to improve, supported by effective risk management and prudent operational controls maintained at an optimal level.

QR Code payments lead growth with an increase by 61.6 per cent in volume and 150.7 per cent in value, underscoring the rapid shift toward fast and convenient digital payment methods.

The central bank requested its branches in Region I and Region II to coordinate with police forces to identify and shut down unauthorised money-changing locations.

State President Lương Cường highlighted Việt Nam as a destination of stability, safety and sustainable success for foreign investors, supported by a secure, transparent business environment and a dynamic market of over 100 million people.

Real estate, financial services and energy were the worst performers, down 1.7 per cent, 1 per cent and 1.2 per cent, respectively.

The MOC serves as a foundation to promote stable and sustainable rice trade, contributing to bilateral food security by avoiding unnecessary trade restrictions.

Spanning 6,000sq.m, the three-day expo features more than 260 exhibitors across 350 booths, displaying a wide range of products from consumer electronics and home appliances to electronic components and accessories.

The bank also revised its inflation forecasts slightly to 3.4 per cent for 2025 and 3.7 per cent for 2026, reflecting stronger-than-expected growth momentum and easing price pressures.

Through initiatives such as the 'Internet for Schools' programme, Viettel has provided 23,000 km of free fibre-optic cable to 38,000 educational institutions, giving 25 million teachers and students access to high-speed internet.

To date, $925,500 has been disbursed to support 11 outstanding Vietnamese scholars currently pursuing studies at Oxford in the fields of education, chemistry, clinical medicine, genomic medicine and business administration.

Investment inflows into Việt Nam’s blockchain ecosystem between July 2024 and June 2025 exceeded $220 billion, placing the country third in the Asia-Pacific region, after India and the Republic of Korea.

Public-private partnerships (PPP) are playing an increasingly vital role in Việt Nam’s tourism industry. The cooperation between businesses and local authorities is creating new momentum for destinations and enhancing the overall competitiveness of Vietnamese tourism. Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyễn Thị Hoa Mai spoke to a Việt Nam News reporter about the issue.

Specific goals include increasing the private sector’s share of national exports to 50–60 per cent by 2030, establishing 20 large enterprises leading global value chains and 30 medium-sized firms pioneering niche markets, and expanding outward investment in major economic centres.

Digital transformation is no longer an option but a vital requirement for the agricultural sector, especially for cooperatives, to boost productivity and exports.

Packaging today is not just a cover but a brand message about a story, a vision and commitment of a business.

SSI Securities Corporation (HoSE: SSI) has announced its separate financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting total revenue of VNĐ4.1 trillion (US$155.6 million) and pre-tax profit of VNĐ1.78 trillion (US$67.5 million), year-on-year increases of 107 per cent and 90 per cent, respectively.

Digital finance is emerging as a key driver of Việt Nam’s economic transformation as the country strives to achieve high-income status by 2045, create millions of new jobs, and expand access to finance for all, experts said at a conference in HCM City on Wednesday.

Meeting with Saif Malik, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank and Head of Client Coverage, the UK, General Secretary Lâm commended the positive results achieved in financial and banking cooperation between Việt Nam and the UK in recent years.