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Vietnam's VIFC: What Global Financial Institutions Must Evaluate Before 2027
Licensing pathways, tax incentives, and regulatory gaps — a practical breakdown of what banks, asset managers, and insurers need to assess before Vietnam's financial centre opens.
12 February 2026·8 min read
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The VIFC
What it is, who runs it, and how it compares
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The rules, decoded in plain English
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Vietnam Is Listing DeFi, Tokenisation & Stablecoins as VIFC Priority Sectors
Decree 323 names digital assets, NFTs, and DeFi as priority sectors for Vietnam's financial centre. Here's what that means for crypto firms weighing a licensed Southeast Asian base.
15 Feb 2026
VIFC
Vietnam's VIFC: What Global Financial Institutions Must Evaluate Before 2027
Licensing pathways, tax incentives, and regulatory gaps — a practical breakdown of what banks, asset managers, and insurers need to assess before Vietnam's financial centre opens.
12 Feb 2026
Decree 323
Decree 323 Explained: How Vietnam's VIFC Will Actually Be Governed
The 'one centre, two locations' model, 17 priority sectors, and who controls what — Decree 323 decoded for financial institutions and legal teams planning VIFC entry.
8 Feb 2026
Understanding the VIFC
Vietnam is building an international financial centre across two cities. The legal framework is in place. The institutions are being assembled. Here's what you need to know.
Read the full explainer →What Is the VIFC?
The complete guide to Vietnam's international financial centre — structure, governance, sectors, and what it means for global finance.
Read →Who's Who
The ecosystem map: government agencies, regulators, anchor tenants, advisory bodies, and universities shaping the VIFC.
Read →VIFC vs Other IFCs
How Vietnam's model compares to DIFC, AIFC, GIFT City, and other international financial centres across Asia and the Gulf.
Read →Regulatory Map
A visual guide to which law covers what — Resolution 222, Decree 323, Decree 329, and how they fit together.
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Full regulatory map →Key Legal Instruments
Resolution 222/NQ-QH
International orientation, special mechanisms, membership gateway, English-language option
Decree 323/NĐ-CP
Governance and structure — one centre, two locations, priority sectors
Decree 329 + Circular 72
Banking, FX, and AML framework — the “money layer” constraints
Decree 330/NĐ-CP
Commodity exchange establishment, clearing/settlement centre
7 February 2026
SBV Circular 72 Implementation Guidance Published — What It Means for FX Settlement
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued detailed guidance on FX settlement rules for VIFC members, clarifying the AML and cross-border transfer framework.
29 January 2026
VIFC Supervisory Framework Takes Shape: Three Things to Watch
The supervisory architecture is beginning to crystallise around three pillars: a new financial services authority, an appeals tribunal, and a technology sandbox.
15 January 2026
Decree 330 Commodity Exchange Rules: Initial Reading and Open Questions
Vietnam's commodity exchange establishment decree raises important questions about clearing infrastructure, margin rules, and international participation.
