Amid continued volatility in the global economy, the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has pursued a proactive and flexible monetary policy, contributing to macroeconomic stability, inflation control, exchange-rate stability and the maintenance of reasonable interest rates.

Cooperation in capital market development, cross-border payment, fintech and green finance has been identified as focal areas of the Viet Nam – Republic of Korea (RoK) financial ties as the Viet Nam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) officially begins operations, heard a forum held in the southern metropolis on July 13.

Following the merger of administrative units, Ninh Binh Province has entered a new stage of development with an expanded socio-economic landscape. Accompanying the province in this process, policy credit provided by the Viet Nam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) continues to reach communities at the grassroots level, helping support poor households and other policy beneficiaries while strengthening social security.

The year 2025 marked in-depth development of the commodity trading market amid a highly volatile global economic situation. Direct connectivity with international exchanges has helped the domestic market closely track global commodity prices, while improving risk management efficiency for investors and businesses.

In the first half of 2025, numerous key projects, including expressways, airports, and ring roads, have seen accelerated progress, with some even completing ahead of schedule. Public investment is emerging as the main driver of economic growth amid ongoing challenges in various sectors.