Ministry of Finance

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Managers, Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 09/09/2025

New rules aim to boost transparency and efficiency by ending paper-based submissions for branches of foreign securities and fund firms.

AML / KYC

Vietnam Tightens Rules to Combat Terrorism Financing

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

The regulations establish a broad inter-agency framework for freezing assets and sharing intelligence on suspicious transactions involving bank accounts, securities, and digital currencies.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Scraps Planned Tax Hikes on Securities and Property Transfers

By Mark Johnston | 08/09/2025

The finance ministry has withdrawn contentious proposals for a 20 percent tax on gains, opting to maintain current rates to ensure market stability.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam's Da Nang Advances Financial Hub Plan with Expert Council

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

A 17-member body will guide strategy for the planned international financial centre, as a national regulatory decree on the project nears completion.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam to Formalise Capital and Transparency Rules for Crypto Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

The Law on Digital Technology Industry and a draft finance ministry resolution set out requirements that take effect from early 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Proposes Overhaul of Overseas Investment Rules

By Mark Johnston | 19/08/2025

Shifting oversight to the central bank, the move aims to cut red tape for investors and enhance state management through foreign exchange and AML controls.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea's Dunamu to Help Launch Vietnam's First Regulated Crypto Exchange

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The operator of Upbit has partnered with a state-controlled Vietnamese bank as the country moves to pilot regulated digital asset trading.