VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank has been awarded Best Retail Bank Vietnam 2026 at the 17th Annual Retail Banker International (RBI) Asia Trailblazer Awards 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the Bank has received this recognition.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Ho Chi Minh City is estimated at nearly US$2.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a surge of more than 200% from a year earlier, underscoring resilient investor interest despite global uncertainty, city officials said.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered has been recognised as the Best Trade Finance Provider 2026 in Vietnam by Global Finance Magazine, making the third consecutive year the Bank has received this recognition.

As developing an international financial centre is considered a strategic step for Vietnam in new stage of development, alongside efforts in institutional perfection, infrastructure improvement and investment attraction, a decisive factor is the availability of a financial workforce that meets international standards.

As global competition for foreign direct investment (FDI) intensifies, Vietnam continues to enhance its appeal to multinational investors, backed by competitive advantages, an improving business environment and policy reforms aligned with emerging global investment standards.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam is facing an estimated annual credit gap of up to US$24 billion as they seek increasing funding to meet ESG standards and accelerate their green transition, experts said at the Impact Investment Connect: Capital for Growth Forum held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 10.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has signed Decision No. 380/QD-TTg approving a project to develop and annually publicise minimum living standards as a basis for determining social policy benchmarks.

VOV.VN - KT Dental in Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as part of a broader transformation in Vietnam’s dental sector, introducing an Australian-standard approach that integrates digital technology, structured governance and comprehensive oral rehabilitation.

VOV.VN - Many vehicles could fail inspection if not serviced before March 1, when new emission testing standards take effect, potentially resulting in additional time and expenses for owners.

VOV.VN - Vietnam considers social development and social justice key pillars of its national development strategy, with improvements in people’s living standards serving as the ultimate measure of growth, a senior Vietnamese diplomat told the United Nations this week.