Economy Vietnam targets cashless payment value reaching 30 times GDP by 2030 Vietnam targets that by 2030, 95 per cent of people aged 15 and above will have bank transaction accounts, while the value of cashless payments will reach 30 times GDP. 06/08/2026 08:06 | Vietnam Law Vietnam targets cashless payment value reaching 30 times GDP by 2030 06/08/2026 08:06 | Vietnam Law Vietnam attracts nearly 35 percent more FDI in first five months 06/03/2026 15:09 | Vietnam Law Vietnam one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic logistics markets: survey 06/02/2026 08:44 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 10/19/2024 08:00 VIB becomes the first bank to launch online credit card issuance via VNeID By leading the way in implementing credit card issuance on the electronic identification and authentication platform (VNeID), VIB not only ensures a swift and convenient credit card application process for users but also guarantees data security for both citizens and banking operations. 2 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 20:37 Hưng Yên creates open environment to attract investment To date, the province has 588 foreign-invested projects, with a total registered capital of over US$7.6 billion. 3 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 20:05 Market ends week with slight dip On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed at 1,285.46 points, down 1.06 points, or 0.08 per cent. 4 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 20:03 Nineteen State-owned enterprises estimate pre-tax profit of over $2 billion The pre-tax profit exceeds the annual target by 20 per cent. 5 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 20:01 Unleashing Vietnam - EU e-commerce potential The EU offers diverse online platforms benefitting Vietnamese businesses, especially SMEs. Major EU e-commerce markets like Germany, France and Italy are witnessing a surge in cross-border online trade. 6 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 16:13 First batches of Việt Nam’s fresh coconuts enter China The produce, totalling 21.6 tonnes and 110,000 Chinese yuan (about US$15,000), hailed from the Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre. 7 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 15:42 Imposing excise tax on sugary soft drinks needs to be considered carefully: conference The Ministry of Finance is developing an amended Law on Special Consumption Tax which intends to impose tax of 10 per cent on drinks with sugar content over 5g per 100ml. 8 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 15:41 Construction ministry raises solutions to stabilise housing prices Amending tax policies related to the real estate market will be among solutions to prevent speculation and swing trading in an effort to stabilise land and housing prices, the Ministry of Construction said at a press conference on Thurday. 9 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 15:36 Việt Nam rises four places in economic freedom ranking Việt Nam is 99th out of the 165 countries in the Economic Freedom of the World ranking by Canada’s Fraser Institute, up four places from last year. 10 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 15:07 VIB launches card design on demand powered by Gen AI technology VIB said in a statement that this represents a significant breakthrough in its strategic roadmap to lead the market in delivering personalised customer experiences. This allows clients to showcase their distinctive style and personal brand through customised credit card designs. 11 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 14:06 Germany’s media highlights Việt Nam’s growth motives Germany international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) recently ran an article on its website spotlighting several factors driving Việt Nam’s economic growth. 12 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 14:01 Vietjet operates the first flights using sustainable aviation fuel Vietjet's first two flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have been refueled in Việt Nam and departed from Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City. 13 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 11:28 Mandatory transfers announced for CB, OceanBank On Thursday, the State bank revealed that the Vietnam Construction Bank (CB) will be absorbed by the Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank), while the OceanBank will merge with the Military Commercial Bank (MB). 14 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 08:30 The future of mini cars in Việt Nam looks promising The mini car market in Việt Nam is poised for significant evolution, driven by changing consumer preferences, emerging trends and favourable macroeconomic conditions, according to car experts. 15 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 08:00 Imported cars dominate over domestically assembled vehicles Việt Nam's automotive market has seen significant growth in recent years, thanks to government initiatives aimed at encouraging domestic production. 16 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 07:20 Vietcombank is now the second largest shareholder at Eximbank Vietcombank holds 78.79 million Eximbank's shares (EIB), representing a 4.51 per cent ownership share of Eximbank's charter capital. 17 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 07:10 Retail businesses upping their game towards year-end Major retail chains have been taking advantage of strong goods consumption, reorganising their stores and taking advantage of online retail platforms to increase revenue. 18 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 07:09 Việt Nam's motorbike market flourishes in Q3 Honda continues to maintain its dominant position in the market with sales of 554,805 motorbikes in the third quarter of this year, equivalent to an 80.8 per cent market share. 19 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 06:07 Shareholders of many banks to receive dividends soon 20 Vietnam news | 10/18/2024 02:06 Bank stocks help VN-Index snap three-day losing streak On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index rose by 7.04 points or 0.55 per cent, to close at 1,286.52 points. 276 277 278 279 280