Digital payments are becoming one of the most dynamic drivers of Việt Nam’s economy, with the value of cashless transactions soaring to 26 times...

Nearly four decades after the launch of the Đổi Mới (Renewal) economic reforms, Việt Nam’s private enterprises have transformed from modest...

The twin policy changes, lifting the State’s long-standing monopoly over bullion operations and mandating electronic payments for high-value gold...

The twin policy changes, lifting the State’s long-standing monopoly over bullion operations and mandating electronic payments for high-value gold...

Nigeria’s march toward a fully cashless economy gathered further momentum in July 2025 as the value of electronic transactions surged to ₦384...

Despite lingering risks related to tariffs and climate, Việt Nam’s 7.85 per cent GDP growth in the first nine months of 2025 reflects its...

Việt Nam's industrial index of production (IIP) jumped 10 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of this year, with gains recorded in all 34...

Despite lingering risks related to tariffs and climate, Việt Nam’s 7.85 per cent GDP growth in the first nine months of 2025 reflects its...

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