U.S. President Trump announces immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz against Iran over nuclear program disputes, escalating geopolitical tensions with potential global economic repercussions.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhVietnam's major banks including Vietcombank and Agribank cut savings rates by 0.5% following State Bank guidance, but loan rate reductions remain limited despite policy alignment.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhAgribank proactively cut its deposit rate by 0.5% p.a. for terms of 24 months and above, effective April 13, 2026, and will correspondingly reduce its lending rates, following guidance from the State Bank of Vietnam.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhVietnam's National Assembly passed a resolution to cut all taxes on gasoline, oil, and aviation fuel to zero from April 16 through June 30, a fiscal measure to mitigate global energy price volatility and support socio-economic development.
VnExpress International - BusinessMultiple commercial banks, including Agribank, Nam A Bank, and TPBank, have announced reductions in both deposit and lending rates, following a meeting with the State Bank of Vietnam, with a forecast for deposit rates to stabilize around 7% per annum.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngFailed US-Iran negotiations raise oil price concerns impacting Vietnam's economy.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánVietnam's first high-speed rail project connecting Hanoi to Quang Ninh was inaugurated with a total investment of ~$5.6 billion, aiming to reduce travel time from 2 hours to 23 minutes by 2028.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhNew State Bank Governor Pham Duc An faces balancing economic growth with financial stability amid rising interest rates and high credit expansion.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhUS military blocks Iranian ports affecting maritime traffic through Strait of Hormuz, potentially impacting global energy prices and trade routes involving Vietnam.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhVietnam's National Assembly passed a resolution to reduce environmental protection tax, VAT, and special consumption tax on gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to 0% from April 16 to June 30, aiming to control inflation and stabilize the macro-economy.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhHo Chi Minh City proposes waiving port infrastructure fees for three years to reduce business costs amid rising fuel prices and market challenges, aiming to boost competitiveness against nearby provinces.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhU.S. President Trump announces naval blockade plans for the Strait of Hormuz amid failed U.S.-Iran negotiations, escalating geopolitical tensions.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánNew personal income tax regulations effective from January 1, 2026, significantly increase family circumstance deductions and expand tax-exempt income categories, while promoting electronic tax finalization.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưVietnamese corporate executives are actively buying/selling shares amid market volatility, reflecting both confidence in company performance improvements and personal financial restructuring.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhVietnamese retail investors bought net VND 3.5 trillion in the week ending April 12, contributing to VN-Index rebounding +3.92% amid improved liquidity signals.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánInformation provided for educational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Data sourced from public Vietnamese market feeds.
Last updated: 2026-07-23T13:25:31Z.