Many banks and e-wallets are rushing to complete their experiential spaces on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, ready to welcome residents to visit and explore the most modern digital payment and financial solutions tomorrow (June 6).

On the afternoon of June 5, the atmosphere of preparation for the 2026 Digital Finance Festival on Nguyen Hue Walking Street (Ho Chi Minh City) became more urgent. Under the harsh sun of the June afternoon, many groups of workers were busy installing equipment, adjusting decoration systems, checking lighting, and branding details. The technology experience areas gradually revealed their appearance after many hours of continuous construction.

Overnight construction of a “digital finance city” in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City

Located at a prominent position on the walking street, the booth of Vietcombank attracted attention with a design resembling a miniature modern urban corner.

While continuously monitoring progress and discussing with worker groups, a representative of the Vietcombank booth construction unit said that this year the unit chose a design with many elaborate curved details to create a soft, youthful feel for the overall space.

According to the representative, the installation work was carried out from 9 a.m. the previous day with over eight personnel involved. The workers were divided by tasks but always flexibly supported each other to ensure progress. “It must be completed and handed over by this evening,” the representative shared.

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Not far away, the experiential space of BIDV was also being rushed to completion before the festival opening. According to the construction unit representative, BIDV’s notable new feature this year lies in the design concept inspired by South Korea, with many decorative details reflecting characteristic cultural colors.

Not only changing the theme, the scale of the booth this year has also doubled compared to last year. The larger area helps BIDV have more space to introduce digital banking products, services, and financial technology solutions to visitors.

According to the unit representative, this year’s exhibition content focuses on digital economic development directions, supporting small traders in digital transformation, and policies promoted by the government. Many solutions related to digital payments, online transactions, and electronic service ecosystems will be introduced at the festival.

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Workers urgently complete the final items on Nguyen Hue Walking Street before the opening of the 2026 Digital Finance Festival.
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The construction team speeds up work through the afternoon to hand over the experiential space before the largest digital finance festival of the year.
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Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Nguyen Hue Walking Street is a vibrant pedestrian boulevard in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, originally built as a major thoroughfare during the French colonial era. It was transformed into a pedestrian-only zone in 2015, serving as a cultural hub for festivals, art performances, and community gatherings. The street is flanked by historic landmarks and modern skyscrapers, symbolizing the city’s blend of tradition and modernity.

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest city and economic hub. It played a pivotal role in the Vietnam War, serving as the capital of South Vietnam until its fall in 1975, after which it was renamed in honor of the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh. Today, the city blends French colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers, and landmarks like the War Remnants Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral reflect its complex history.

Vietcombank

Vietcombank, officially the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam, is one of the largest and most prominent commercial banks in Vietnam. Founded in 1963 as a state-owned bank specializing in foreign trade and international payments, it played a crucial role in Vietnam’s economic development and integration. Today, Vietcombank is a leading financial institution offering a wide range of banking services, having been partially privatized but still retaining significant state ownership.

BIDV

BIDV, or the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, is one of the largest and oldest commercial banks in Vietnam, originally established in 1957. It was founded to support the country’s post-war reconstruction and economic development, playing a key role in financing major infrastructure and industrial projects. Today, BIDV has grown into a leading financial institution with a wide network of branches and services both domestically and internationally.

South Korea

South Korea is a vibrant East Asian nation known for its dynamic blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity. Its history spans thousands of years, from the ancient kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla to the Joseon Dynasty, followed by Japanese colonization and the devastating Korean War, which divided the peninsula. Today, South Korea is a democratic and economic powerhouse, celebrated for its cultural exports like K-pop and cuisine, while preserving historic sites such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and the UNESCO-listed Jeju Island.