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Taking convenience a step further
Participants at a recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum shared their thoughts on promoting cross-border QR code payments.
Banking & Finance
VSBF 2026 addresses digital finance and sustainable growth in Vietnam
The two-day VSBF 2026 symposium convened leading domestic and international regulatory experts, economists, and researchers for in-depth academic deliberations.
Banking & Finance
Vietnam targets November launch of financial transactions at international financial centers
All operational preparations expected for completion in October with the aim of facilitating actual transactions from November.
Biometric transfer rules tightened to combat AI impersonation
Under these rules, authentication systems must satisfy stringent technical benchmarks, obtain verified certifications, and align with international standards on anti-deepfake capabilities to block the exploitation of AI and unauthorized biometric data for fraudulent schemes.
SHB affirms stable operations and compliant capital increase
Bank dismisses rumors over business operations and states it is fully-compliant with all legal regulations.
Credit growth reaches 16.69% by September
Total outstanding credit reaching VND20.75 quadrillion ($789 billion) as of September 30, 2026.
Power tariffs to be frozen, service fee hikes capped to curb inflation
Among the key cost-push factors, petroleum products are considered to have the widest spillover impact, directly affecting not only commuting expenses but also freight transport, manufacturing, product distribution, and ultimately end-consumer retail prices.
Taking convenience a step further
Participants at a recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum shared their thoughts on promoting cross-border QR code payments.
Social housing loan interest rate set at 6.5% per annum, after six adjustments
The initial scale of the social housing loan program was VND120 trillion (nearly $4.62 billion), with participation from four state-owned commercial banks.