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Cashless payments hit 28 times GDP in 2025

February 04, 2026 | 18:09

Cashless payment transactions in 2025 were worth around 28 times GDP, as digital payments surged across different channels.

Vietnam’s credit quota seen as safeguard for banking discipline

January 19, 2026 | 10:00

Vietnam’s credit quota mechanism is expected to continue playing a key role in balancing growth, risk control, and banking stability in 2026.

Gold market reform advances as SBV receives applications for bullion production

December 30, 2025 | 12:07

Nine banks and enterprises have filed applications for gold bullion production licences with the State Bank of Vietnam following new regulatory amendments.

Banks raise deposit rates as year-end lending heats up

November 17, 2025 | 07:35

Deposit rates are climbing as banks seek funding amid rising credit demand and tightening liquidity.

New catalysts emerge for Vietnam’s stock market

September 26, 2025 | 13:34

The prospect of a market upgrade, alongside improving domestic fundamentals, will provide strong momentum for the Vietnamese stock market.

IBK plans fully foreign-owned bank in Vietnam

September 24, 2025 | 18:30

State-run Industrial Bank of Korea plans to set up a fully foreign-owned bank in Vietnam.

Interest rates poised to ease slightly as credit growth accelerates

September 15, 2025 | 14:53

Lending rates may ease further next year, supported by stable funding costs and the prospect of US rate cuts.

Banks accelerate capital hikes amid Basel III push

August 25, 2025 | 18:25

Vietnamese banks are boosting their charter capital through stock dividends and share issuances to strengthen resilience and meet global standards.

Banks step up lending push ahead of year-end demand

August 22, 2025 | 18:02

Vietnamese banks ramp up credit efforts to capture year-end loan demand.

SBV proposes reporting for international transfers over $1,000

August 20, 2025 | 17:35

The SBV plans to require reporting of international transfers from $1,000 to better monitor capital flows and prevent money laundering.

Vietnam braces for financial headwinds with limited policy leeway

August 18, 2025 | 16:40

Vietnam’s monetary policymakers face rising headwinds as currency pressure, inflation risks, and tight liquidity curb policy flexibility.

Roadmap outlined to abolish credit quotas

August 18, 2025 | 11:55

Vietnam is set to pilot the removal of its long-standing credit growth quota from 2026, with its central bank tasked to design a criteria-based roadmap aimed at boosting market openness while also safeguarding financial stability.