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​​​​​​​Womens participation critical to fuel Việt Nams green ambitions

​​​​​​​Women's participation critical to fuel Việt Nam’s green ambitions

While the solar energy, plastics recycling and rice production sectors are central to Việt Nam''s climate ambitions, women remain significantly underrepresented – holding just 23 per cent of formal jobs and 21 per cent of leadership roles on average.
HDBank, PV Power sign 76.7 million deal to boost sustainable energy transition

HDBank, PV Power sign $76.7 million deal to boost sustainable energy transition

HDBank has signed a VNĐ2 trillion (US\$76.7 million) credit agreement with PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power), a subsidiary of Petrovietnam.
LOTTE Finance Vietnam raises charter capital to US188 million

LOTTE Finance Vietnam raises charter capital to US$188 million

LOTTE Finance’s charter capital has increased by more than VNĐ726 billion to VNĐ4.9 trillion (US$188 million), with Lotte Card Co Ltd (South Korea) owning 100 per cent of the charter capital.
Green finance fuels Việt Nams agricultural transformation

Green finance fuels Việt Nam’s agricultural transformation

Many banks have established green transition steering committees, embedded the ESG criteria in their business strategies, and expanded funding for environmentally-friendly sectors.
Việt Nam establishes steering committee to develop financial hub

Việt Nam establishes steering committee to develop financial hub

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will chair the committee, which will provide strategies to develop regional and international financial centres.
HSBC facilitates five-year green club loan for Gamuda Land

HSBC facilitates five-year green club loan for Gamuda Land

HSBC Bank, with Mizuho Bank, SMBC, and United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited, will provide a five-year green club loan to Malaysia-owned Tam Luc Real Estate Corporation.
Special consumption tax to be imposed on petrol to meet environmental goals

Special consumption tax to be imposed on petrol to meet environmental goals

Environmental pollution is on the rise, and without imposing a tax on petrol, it will be difficult to change consumer behavior, the minister stated. A special consumption tax on petrol has been in place since 1998.
Moodys Ratings, VNBA work on green finance

Moody's Ratings, VNBA work on green finance

The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) and Moody''s Ratings agreed to boost cooperation on green finance through seminars and technical exchanges.
Proposed 20% tax on real estate profits sparks concerns

Proposed 20% tax on real estate profits sparks concerns

A proposal to impose a 20-per-cent tax on profits from real estate transfers could negative impacts on the housing market and overall accessibility for homebuyers.
Fuel prices cut again

Fuel prices cut again

Việt Nam’s retail fuel prices were reduced for the second consecutive time from 3pm on May 8, under an urgent directive issued on the same day by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Green finance fuels push for sustainable growth

Green finance fuels push for sustainable growth

As Việt Nam accelerates its transition toward a green economy, green finance is becoming a central pillar of the country’s development strategy - essential to unlocking the capital needed to meet its net-zero goals and ensure a just, inclusive shift...
VCCI proposes definitions on developing regional, international financial centres

VCCI proposes definitions on developing regional, international financial centres

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) say that the draft does not mention large customers who use financial service such as corporations, parent and holding companies.
Finance ministry proposes changes in new personal income tax law

Finance ministry proposes changes in new personal income tax law

The replacement law is set to be approved by the National Assembly at its 11th session in May 2026.
Securities clearing regulation amendment proposed

Securities clearing regulation amendment proposed

The Ministry of Finance has proposed amending a regulation in order to help secure a Vietnamese stock market upgrade to an emerging market.
Private sector key to Việt Nams green transition: IFCs insight

Private sector key to Việt Nam's green transition: IFC’s insight

Việt Nam News speaks with Thomas Jacobs, International Finance Corporation (IFC) country manager for Việt Nam, Cambodia, and Laos, about the private sector''s role in Việt Nam''s green transition.