Vietnam’s corporate bond market set for a more positive 2026

Vietnam’s corporate bond market set for a more positive 2026

2026 is set to be a more positive and active year for Vietnam’s corporate bond market, bolstered by an improving credit quality trend.
Foreign sentiment towards Vietnam turns more positive

Foreign sentiment towards Vietnam turns more positive

Improving sentiment and market upgrade expectations are driving early signs of foreign capital returning to Vietnam’s stock market.
Wealth management faces skills gap as investor confidence lags

Wealth management faces skills gap as investor confidence lags

A growing middle class is reshaping demand for wealth management, but a shortage of qualified advisers is slowing market development.
HDBank completes $100 million international green bond scheme

HDBank completes $100 million international green bond scheme

HDBank has issued a second tranche of international green bonds worth $50 million to FMO and BII.
Vietnam’s IPO market eyes revival in 2026

Vietnam’s IPO market eyes revival in 2026

New share listings are regaining momentum, as regulatory support improves to attract longer-term capital.
Brokerage competition tightens as market shares narrow

Brokerage competition tightens as market shares narrow

Market share gaps among leading securities firms continued to shrink in 2025, with VPBank Securities entering the top 10 for the first time.
Banks set for selective hiring in 2026

Banks set for selective hiring in 2026

Credit institutions are expected to recruit cautiously in 2026, focusing on targeted roles to support rising credit demand, digitalisation, and risk management.
Pilot digital asset exchanges to be licensed by mid-January

Pilot digital asset exchanges to be licensed by mid-January

Pilot digital asset exchanges will be licensed before January 15 as Vietnam moves to test a controlled regulatory framework for digital assets.
Banks step up debt recovery to support earnings

Banks step up debt recovery to support earnings

Banks are accelerating debt recovery and asset liquidation to contain bad loans and bolster profits as net interest margins narrow.
Finance sector was key pillar of 2025 growth

Finance sector was key pillar of 2025 growth

The finance sector underpinned Vietnam’s economic stability in 2025 and will play a central role in driving double-digit growth ambitions in 2026, the PM said.
From easy money to selective bets: investment prospects for Vietnam in 2026

From easy money to selective bets: investment prospects for Vietnam in 2026

2026 is set to test investors with rising interest rates, shifting growth drivers, and the need for more selective, risk-aware investment strategies.
Stock market starts 2026 with growth and governance in focus

Stock market starts 2026 with growth and governance in focus

Vietnam’s stock market began 2026 with leaders reaffirming its role in supporting fast, sustainable growth in the next development phase.
Cake by VPBank posts strong gains in scale and efficiency leveraging AI focus

Cake by VPBank posts strong gains in scale and efficiency leveraging AI focus

After breaking into the global top tier of digital banking, Cake by VPBank has continued to scale rapidly, underscoring the commercial viability of Vietnam’s fintech model.
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