The ADO April 2025 report states that effective fiscal measures, especially public investment, are vital to sustaining growth and boosting economic resilience amid rising global uncertainties.

The global value of cross-border payments is expected to reach $250t by 2027.

Forecasting short-term exchange rate trends is challenging, but a key issue persists: the Vietnamese dong remains under pressure as the U.S. dollar strengthens, driven by concerns over potential tariff impositions.

Analysts cite DXY recovery and rising forex demand in late March as firms stockpile materials amid supply chain risks.

According to the newly released Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI), Ho Chi Minh City now ranks 98th out of 119 cities, marking a seven-place improvement from last year.

According to a proposal by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, cross-border e-commerce platforms entering the Vietnamese market must obtain a license and establish a representative office in Vietnam.

On March 13 in Singapore, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance, in partnership with key institutions, hosted the Vietnam-Singapore Business Dialogue themed "Vietnam – A Destination for the Era of Science, Technology, and Financial Cooperation."

The 6 macro trends are inclusion and trust, digital currencies, digital wallets, payment rails, cross-border payment and financial crime.