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Banks cut rates following SBV’s call
Nearly 20 commerical banks cut deposit rates over April 10–11, in line with commitments made to the State Bank of Vietnam to reduce borrowing costs for product and business.
Francophonie Day 2026 opens in HCM City
Francophonie Day 2026 opened at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11, offering diverse activities to bring local students closer to the international Francophone community.
Dozen foreign nationals caught illegally gambling at Nha Trang hotel
Police of the south-central province of Khanh Hoa on April 10 said they have detained a Vietnamese woman and 13 foreign nationals for investigation over illegal gambling activities uncovered at a hotel in Nha Trang.
Vietnam turns challenges into opportunities: World Bank
As growth across East Asia and the Pacific slows amid mounting global uncertainty, Vietnam continues to stand out for its ability to adapt and turn challenges into opportunities for reform, according to the World Bank.
QR, mobile payments on the rise, ATM usage declines
Cashless payments have recorded impressive growth from the beginning of this year, with many transaction channels increasing by over 30%, showing a clear shift in consumer payment behaviour, according to data recently released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
Vietnamese children’s book makes history at Bologna
A Vietnamese children’s picture book about healing and rediscovering peace has captured international attention, with Khu Vườn Trong Tim Ta (The Garden Within Us) earning a place on the BRAW Amazing Bookshelf list of 150 outstanding titles worldwide.
Da Nang eyes US tie-up to power future industries
The central city is looking to deepen ties with Oregon State in the United States to boost training in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and logistics, seen as key drivers of growth in the coming decades.
Owner of Bao Tin Minh Chau gold firm faces accounting violation charges
The Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi Police on April 6 launched legal proceedings against Vu Minh Chau, founder and majority owner of Hanoi-based gold trading company Bao Tin Minh Chau on charges of violating accounting regulations, causing serious consequences.
Hoa Phat partners with TÜV SÜD to certify railway rail quality
Vietnam’s leading steelmaker Hoa Phat Group has taken a major step in its plan to produce high-quality steel for modern rail systems by signing an agreement with TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH to provide testing, inspection and certification services for its railway rail products.
Kerosene temporarily excluded from fuel base pricing
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has temporarily suspended the use of kerosene in the calculation of fuel base price until April 28, according to the ministry’s Decision 571, dated March 28.