The Prime Minister requested that solutions be found soon to mobilize foreign currency and gold bars held by the public.

The Prime Minister instructed the State Bank of Vietnam to promptly finalize a report researching solutions to mobilize and attract foreign currency and gold bars from the public.

On February 8th, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Official Dispatch No. 12 on a number of key tasks and solutions for managing monetary and fiscal policies in 2026.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. (Photo: VGP)

The Prime Minister assigned the State Bank of Vietnam to take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries, agencies, and localities to proactively, flexibly, promptly, and effectively manage monetary policy; closely monitor developments in inflation, exchange rates, interest rates, liquidity, etc., in order to proactively, flexibly, promptly, effectively, and smoothly manage monetary policy tools without causing "shocks" or "abrupt changes," following a roadmap that is consistent with the macroeconomic situation, the size of the economy, and the objectives of monetary policy.

The State Bank of Vietnam is strengthening inspection, supervision, and risk control; directing credit institutions to promote safe and effective credit growth, channeling credit capital into production and business sectors, priority sectors, and growth drivers; and controlling credit in sectors with potential risks...

" Urgently finalize the report on researching solutions for mobilizing foreign currency and gold bars to attract foreign currency and gold bars from the public as directed by the Government leaders. Urgently finalize the report to the Standing Committee of the Government on researching, evaluating, and considering the proposal to establish a national gold exchange/trading floor, without further delay ," the dispatch stated.

The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of proactively and promptly providing official, public, and transparent information on policies and strategies for managing and operating the financial, monetary, foreign exchange, and gold markets.

The Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Finance to take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries, agencies, and localities to strongly, effectively, and sustainably develop the capital market (stock market, corporate bond market, and officially launch the International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang in February), creating a channel for mobilizing medium- and long-term capital for the economy, and reducing pressure on short-term capital sources of the banking system.

In addition, it is urgent to effectively implement the Resolution on piloting a cryptocurrency exchange platform and the Project on establishing and developing a carbon market in Vietnam, which have been approved by the Government and the Prime Minister.

Review and assess the current state of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the market, promptly identify difficulties and obstacles related to institutions, policies, and administrative procedures… in order to develop feasible, effective, and practical support solutions, focusing on researching mechanisms and policies to support SMEs in accessing finance and credit.

The Ministry of Finance, in coordination with other ministries and agencies, is urgently researching and finalizing the "National Single Window for Investment," and will report to the Prime Minister before February 25th.

The head of the government has assigned the Ministry of Industry and Trade to take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries, agencies, and localities to proactively implement solutions to ensure energy security and prevent electricity and fuel shortages under all circumstances.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with relevant ministries, agencies, and localities, will implement solutions to promote agricultural production; ensuring a balance between supply and demand for food items, especially essential food items.

Ministries, agencies, provinces, cities, and localities should accelerate the disbursement of public investment capital from the beginning of 2026, especially for key national projects; and resolutely implement solutions to achieve the target of 100% public investment disbursement in 2026 as assigned by the Prime Minister.

At the same time, ensure a balance between supply and demand for goods, proactively monitor and closely track price fluctuations of essential goods, especially food, energy, etc., in order to promptly take appropriate measures to manage, regulate, and stabilize the market; and strictly handle violations of price laws.

State-owned corporations and enterprises should play a leading role in improving production and business efficiency, building brands, enhancing product quality and competitiveness, focusing on development activities, diversifying markets, products, and supply chains; striving for a growth in output or revenue of 10% or more in 2026, contributing to the achievement of the national economic growth target for 2026.

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