The Nhon Ly beach area and fishing port in Quy Nhon Dong Ward, Gia Lai Province, south-central Vietnam. Economy-- Vietnam’s major banks and securities firms are preparing to establish operations in the country’s planned International Finance Centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, signaling strong interest in joining the emerging financial ecosystem. Ho Chi Minh City-- Ho Chi Minh City’s traffic police said on Monday that they reported more than 84,500 violations in the first two months of 2026, identified through its expanding network of surveillance cameras. -- The administration of Ho Chi Minh City has asked agencies to monitor fuel prices and supply while keeping bus and coach fares under control, following recent increases linked to rising fuel costs. -- Restaurants and food stalls across Ho Chi Minh City have begun raising menu prices by VND3,000-20,000 ($0.1-0.8) per dish as input costs surge, particularly gas and fresh produce.
