VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested that the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) co-operate with Vietnam in developing financial services and supporting the development of the HCM City Financial Centre.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 30 asked competent ministries, sectors, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang city to clearly define the scope and operating model of regional and international financial centres to be established in Vietnam.

Companies should apply international financial reporting standards (IFRS) to improve transparency and increase the chances to expand globally, experts have said.

VOV.VN - A number of international financiers have expressed their optimism about Vietnam’s economic growth in 2024 which is likely to be higher than last year’s figure, reported by Tuoi Tre (Young Age) newspaper.

Standing Vice Chairman of the Da Nang city People's Committee Ho Ky Minh on March 6 called on TheCityUK, the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services, to coordinate with the Vietnamese central locality in building an international financial centre (IFC) there as soon as possible.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment is trying to push through a scheme to establish an international financial hub in the central city of Da Nang.

Many international financial institutions have expressed their optimism about Vietnam’s GDP growth, and shared the view that it would reach at least 6% this year.

Representatives from financial and investment organisations, banks, insurance firms, and major businesses of the UK gathered at a seminar in London on October 23 to discuss experiences in developing international finance hubs, and relevant orientations for Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Phan Van Mai, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, has called for businesses from the US' Oakland city to invest in the southern city’s hi-tech park to produce chips, semiconductors, and new material technologies.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has met with representatives of the US government agencies, organisations, businesses, investment funds and large corporations to promote cooperation in innovation and technology, research, exchange experiences and attract resources to building an international financial centre and attract investment to high-tech projects in Vietnam.