Following the central bank’s direction, nearly 20 commercial banks have lowered both deposit and lending rates over the past week, with cuts ranging from 0.1 to 1 percentage point.
Ho Chi Minh City will hold fireworks displays at 16 locations on the evening of July 2 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Saigon–Gia Dinh officially being renamed Ho Chi Minh City (July 2, 1976 – July 2, 2026), to create a festive atmosphere for residents and visitors.