Specifically, the Head of Government requested that, in February, a gold exchange be urgently put into operation, a cryptocurrency exchange be piloted, and a center for trading real estate and land use rights managed by the State be established.

In addition, it is important to operate and effectively utilize the International Financial Center in Vietnam; and to effectively attract direct and indirect Capital , Capital from global financial institutions, banks, and investment funds.

Previously, in a directive dated January 24th, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested the State Bank of Vietnam to promptly finalize the research dossier and propose the establishment of a national gold exchange or trading floor, and report to the Standing Committee of the Government within this month.

The legal framework for gold trading is currently being studied by the State Bank of Vietnam and will be submitted to the Government. The State Bank plans to pilot the trading platform in three phases:

1️⃣ Phase 1: Gold jewelry products and raw materials

2️⃣ Phase 2: Expanding the supply of gold bars

3️⃣ Phase 3: Fund certificates, Derivative , and international exchange connections

Regarding the pilot program for cryptocurrency trading, the Ministry of Finance has issued Decision 96/QD- BTC announcing three new administrative procedures: licensing, adjustment, and revocation of licenses for cryptocurrency exchanges. Businesses wishing to participate in the crypto market pilot program can submit their applications starting from January 20, 2026.

According to the latest update, Techcombank Securities Joint Stock Company (TCBS – Stock Code: TCX) has submitted its application to conduct cryptocurrency business and expects to receive a license within the next three months.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Minh, Chairman of TCBS, affirmed that the company has fully built the technological platform, operating system, and issued the necessary procedures for the business of digital assets.

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