Digital finance is emerging as a key driver of Vietnam’s economic transformation as the country strives to achieve high-income status by 2045, create millions of new jobs, and expand access to finance for all, experts said at a conference in HCM City on October 29.

Following a recent data breach at the National Credit Information Centre (CIC) and a surge in online scams, Vietnamese banks are stepping up cross-sector collaboration to protect financial data.

VOV.VN - From October 16, 2025 to January 15, 2026, customers who pay via VNPAY-QR using PVcomBank credit cards are receiving 20% cashback on their transaction value.

VOV.VN - As of the end of September, total credit to the national economy had risen 13.37% compared to the start of the year, marking the highest growth in about 15 years. At this pace, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) expects full-year credit growth to reach 19-20%.

Deputy Minister of Finance Le Tan Can had a working session with Chief Executive of UK Export Finance (UKEF) Tim Reid in Hanoi on September 22, discussing collaboration in finance – export credits, a pillar of trade and investment ties between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese travelers visiting six Asian countries – China, Singapore, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia – can now make payments easily with the Zalopay app, without the need to exchange foreign currency or open an international credit card.

Vietnam will receive US$5 million between September and October from the additional transfer of 1 million tonnes of CO2 to the World Bank under the Government's recent resolution regarding the transfer of excess greenhouse gas emission reductions from the north-central region for the 2018-2019 period.

VOV.VN - The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on September 12 issued a statement to reassure clients following a data breach at the National Credit Information Centre (CIC).

A cybersecurity breach at the National Credit Information Center (CIC) has been confirmed by the Vietnam Cyber Emergency Response Center (VNCERT), with initial investigations pointing to a criminal cyberattack aimed at stealing personal data.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on July 31 announced that it has raised the credit growth target for commercial banks to support economic growth amid controlled inflation, in line with the Government’s directives.