Retailers in Ho Chi Minh City have quickly adapted to the situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic by resorting to e-commerce and delivery services.

Vietnam’s foreign exchange reserve has hit a new record high of US$92 billion, a significant expansion from US$84 billion which Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Le Minh Hung revealed in April.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Industry and Trade has unveiled a project to promote exports over the next five years.

The central city of Da Nang has called for total investment of VND47.5 trillion (US$2 billion) from the State Budget and foreign sources for the development of 38 projects between 2021-2025, focusing on transport and traffic.

Online shopping and electronic payments in Vietnam have become more common in recent years as more of the country's population gains access to the internet.

The pre-tax profit of the banking system in the second half of this year is estimated to fall 22.1% compared to the same period last year due to an increase in provisions for risky loans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While COVID-19 continues to impact the whole economy, most millionaires in Vietnam have been investing in the real estate market.

Smart cities hold the answer to the modern world's problems including rising population, pollution, traffic congestion, climate change and even global-scale disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, according to experts.

The State Securities Commission’s draft circular to replace an older one on the guidelines for securities trading is in line with modern trends, perfecting financial products and their diversities.

The Vietnam Banks Association is urging international credit and debit card companies to reduce a number of fees, as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.