The banking system, capital markets, and investment institutions have developed alongside Ho Chi Minh City's innovation process over 50 years, reflecting the city's economic growth journey.

Germany's largest bank, Deutsche Bank, partners with Mekong Capital to establish a USD 50 million climate investment fund targeting agriculture in Vietnam and Laos.

Simplus Thailand celebrates five years of presence in Southeast Asia, expanding its home appliance portfolio and reaching over 18 million families.

Tran Duc Group and IBST have signed a cooperation agreement to research standards, transfer technology, and expand the application of green material solutions in the construction sector.

Vietnamese consumers spent over 700 billion VND on body whitening cream across Shopee, TikTok Shop, and Lazada in 2025, according to Metric data.

Starting 1/7, the European Union (EU) will implement a minimum 3 euro fee on low-value imported packages from China.

Vietnamese tourists will be able to make QR payments in Singapore this year, following the reverse functionality which will be operational in the third quarter.

Vinhomes will contribute capital to invest in, operate, and conduct business for the Hanoi - Quang Ninh high-speed railway project alongside VinSpeed.

Fed chairman Kevin Warsh expresses concern about inflation and pledges to restore price stability in the US after years of exceeding targets.

The World Bank has upgraded Vietnam to upper-middle-income status, driven by a rise in its gross national income (GNI) per capita to nearly 5,000 USD last year.

SHB ranks 141st among the 500 largest enterprises in Southeast Asia and is honored by Vietnam Report in the top 10 most reputable commercial banks in Vietnam for 2026.

NCB introduces its NCB signature savings deposit product, enabling customers to accumulate Sun signature reward points for services within the Sun group ecosystem.

VIB was awarded two commendations by the Ministry of Public Security for its achievements in implementing Project 06 for the 2022-2025 period and its solutions for preventing high-tech crime.

Brent crude is currently near 70 USD a barrel, its lowest level since early march when the Middle East conflict erupted.

Changing the perception that "AI can do everything," many businesses are re-hiring to boost operations.

Online agricultural and food platform Sendo Farm announced it will cease operations from 10/7 as part of a restructuring effort.

Alumax Boats, the Dutch company that supplied water taxis for the London Olympics, has joined a shipbuilding joint venture in Vietnam, aiming to produce personal yachts using sustainable materials.

The program, utilizing a blockchain simulation platform, aims to popularize knowledge about digital assets and the digital economy for participants, commencing on 30/6.

The average overnight interbank lending rate between banks surged to 13% on 30/6, reaching its highest level since late March.

From 15/8, borrowers of no more than 400 million dong will not need to prove financial capability or provide a capital usage plan to banks and financial companies.

Amid geopolitical uncertainties, many central banks plan to reduce their US dollar holdings and increase gold purchases, according to a survey by a UK-based independent research organization.