The controlled sandbox mechanism in the banking sector is expected to significantly enhance access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), experts said at a recent seminar on the implementation of Government Decree No. 94.

Vietnam’s Regulatory Sandbox Decree is more than just a legal instrument, it is a bold policy innovation, Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass said at an event on July 1.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 29 asked the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to continue supporting Vietnam’s green transition, especially by soon providing financial assistance for 15 green transition projects worth over US$20 billion.

VOV.VN - VinFast has officially entered into a pivotal financial partnership with PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. (BCA), one of Indonesia's leading private banks, with the aim of providing comprehensive and strategic credit facilities for its dealer partners throughout Indonesia.

VOV.VN - Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh and World Bank Country Director Mariam J. Sherman have agreed to deepen cooperation on urban infrastructure development, with a particular focus on the Ngoc Hoi-Hanoi Station railway line.

Vietnam Airlines and ING Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for bilateral financial cooperation, securing capital funding of up to US$1.5 billion.

The outlook for Vietnam's banks in 2025 is stable, but challenges remain, especially risks from real estate and liquidity pressure at some small-scale banks, experts said at a conference on June 11.

Vietnamese banks have significantly increased their bond issuance in 2025, with a reported total issuance of VND81 trillion (US$3.1 billion) in the first five months of the year.

The World Bank (WB) has urged Vietnam to take urgent action to adapt to climate change, in addition to its policy recommendations to improve public investment efficiency, strengthen accountability, and enhance the legal framework.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the banking sector to spearhead a digital transformation, fostering seamless connections among banks, people, businesses, and the state to advance a vision of a digital government, society, and citizenship.