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SCB puts assets from 11 branches up for liquidation

Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB) has announced the liquidation of all assets, work equipment and materials at 11 branches across the country.

Stakeholders face confusion days before new regulations take effect

With only a few weeks remaining before new land pricing regulations come into force, many localities and valuation firms are still struggling to determine land prices that accurately reflect market conditions.

Gold prices continue to plummet, possibly to VND120 mil/tael

Domestic gold prices continue to fall sharply following the tailspin of the global market, losing tens of millions of VND per tael from their peak.

Shophouse owners in HCM City scramble to find tenants

Many shophouses in HCMC have remained vacant for extended periods despite landlords repeatedly lowering rental rates. High selling prices coupled with weak leasing performance are putting significant pressure on many investors.

EVN’s USD2 billion profit sparks debate over electricity prices

EVN’s near-USD2 billion profit in 2025 has prompted fresh questions over whether electricity prices could eventually decline.

Relieving financial burdens on businesses will allow them to pursue growth: PM

Behind every growth figure are millions of ordinary decisions made by citizens: opening another shop, hiring one more laborer, importing another batch of goods, or simply continuing to hold onto their business.

Vietnam’s textile industry faces pressure from EU's new rules from 2028

The European Union’s planned implementation of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) from 2028 is pushing Vietnam’s textile and garment industry to begin building the data infrastructure needed to meet the new requirements.

Vietnam tightens rules on corporate bond issuance

The Government has introduced a new regulatory framework governing private corporate bond offerings in the domestic market and bond issuance in overseas markets.

Vietnam’s power shift: cheap solar by day, pricey oil-fired power at night

Prolonged heat waves have driven electricity demand sharply higher, especially in the evening.

Vietnam proposes $4.8 billion tax and land rent payment extension for 2026

A new draft decree would allow businesses, households and individual entrepreneurs to defer tax and land rent payments, easing financial pressures and improving cash flow.

CMC appoints Dang Tung Son as Group CEO to lead next phase of AI transformation

CMC Corporation has appointed Mr. Dang Tung Son as Group CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as the technology group accelerates its ambition to become a global AI transformation company.

TNEX named "Best Digital Bank in Vietnam 2026" by The Asian Banker

TNEX has been honored as the "Best Digital Bank in Vietnam 2026" by The Asian Banker. Marking its fourth win, this prestigious award reinforces TNEX’s enduring position and commitment to excellence on the global digital financial map.

Nearly 10 hybrid models now compete in Vietnam’s busiest SUV segment

Hybrid vehicle sales in Vietnam nearly doubled in the first five months of 2026 as consumers embrace fuel-saving technology.

TH Group seeks $1 billion funding as global investors circle

A planned fundraising round could value TH Group at $3.3 billion, placing it among Vietnam’s most valuable private consumer businesses.

New peak-hour schedule will not affect household electricity bills: EVN

With the new peak-hour period concentrated in the evening, restaurants and hotels with high electricity demand at night will be more significantly affected.

Vietnam seeks US$50 billion in annual foreign investment inflows

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has signed Politburo Resolution No. 10 on the development of the foreign-invested sector of the economy.

Logistics pressure: transport is cheaper by waterway than by road

HCMC is projected to possibly break into the world's top 5 in port throughput by 2030.

Steering 'cheap money' into production: Vietnam's economic tightrope

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has repeatedly asked commercial banks to lower deposit and lending interest rates as one of the solutions to achieve double-digit growth.

How to ‘settle down and thrive’: solving the affordable housing crisis

The familiar Vietnamese saying “An cu lac nghiep” (“settle down and thrive”) reflects the special role of housing in people’s lives.

8 provinces secure Japanese ODA loans for climate resilience, rural development

The Ministry of Finance signed 11 on-lending agreements worth 39.256 billion JPY (250 million USD) with eight northern mountainous provinces to implement two major projects funded by Japan’s official development assistance (ODA), in Hanoi on June 12.