Vietnam: Finance and Banking

Vietnam's banking and securities sectors operate under complex regulatory frameworks that govern foreign investment, ownership limits, and market participation. The State Bank of Vietnam oversees monetary policy and supervises commercial banks, while the State Securities Commission regulates public offerings, listings, and trading activities. Recent legislative changes have introduced new ownership thresholds, expanded business lines for credit institutions, and streamlined foreign investor classifications

Vietnam's new draft decree on product identification and traceability represents a pivotal shift in blockchain regulation, moving beyond policy recognition to embed blockchain technology directly into national infrastructure...

Amid increasing financial globalization, Vietnam's establishment of an International Financial Center (IFC) represents a strategic initiative to attract high-quality foreign investment and enhance the country's position...