Banks trim rates as headwinds complicate monetary policy
By Tuyet Thuy
April 21, 2026 | 17:20
Deposit rates are edging lower, led by major state-owned banks, but mounting global and domestic pressures are narrowing room for further cuts, complicating monetary policy and interest rate management.
JBIC provides $120 million green financing for energy transition in Vietnam
By Thanh Van
April 21, 2026 | 16:57
On April 20, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) signed a general agreement to provide a credit line with BIDV, amounting to up to $200 million, of which JBIC’s portion is $120 million.
VAMC auctions $60 million bad debt as NPL resolution hurdles remain
By Lien Thuy
April 21, 2026 | 12:13
A $60 million batch of bad loans is being auctioned by Vietnam's asset manager as hurdles to debt resolution continue.
VPBank to raise $250 million via foreign private placement
By Duc Anh
April 21, 2026 | 11:59
A foreign investor could take part in a private share sale as VPBank moves to raise its charter capital to $4.25 billion.
Corporate bond issuance slows in first quarter amid tight credit
By Thanh Van
April 21, 2026 | 10:04
A seasonal slowdown and cautious issuer sentiment kept Vietnam's corporate bond market quiet in the first quarter.
Inward remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fall 17 per cent in first quarter
By Thanh Van
April 20, 2026 | 10:33
Inward remittances to Ho Chi Minh City declined by 17 per cent in the first quarter due to global economic pressures.
MB accelerates expansion push to solidify top-five bank position
By Hazy Tran
April 19, 2026 | 09:00
MB is accelerating its push to solidify a top-five position in Vietnam's banking sector, driven by strong profit growth.
Building stocks draw interest as public investment ramps up
By Minh Thuy
April 17, 2026 | 18:14
Rising public investment is turning attention to building stocks, though cautious capital flows and lagging earnings are keeping gains selective.
Tax incentives set to accelerate EV adoption and curb pollution
By Tuan Thuy
April 17, 2026 | 18:02
Vietnam is moving to extend tax breaks for electric vehicles, aiming to accelerate adoption, cut emissions and support industry growth.
OCB targets green credit at 10 per cent of loan portfolio
By Duc Anh
April 16, 2026 | 16:48
OCB targets 10 per cent green credit and a top-five sustainable bank ranking in Vietnam by 2030.
FTSE Russell, SSC discuss next steps after Vietnam market upgrade
By Thanh Van
April 16, 2026 | 16:43
The SSC and FTSE Russell have held talks on next steps following Vietnam's stock market upgrade.
HDBank teams up with London Stock Exchange to expand capital access
By Thanh Van
April 16, 2026 | 08:36
HDBank has entered into a strategic partnership with the London Stock Exchange to support Vietnamese businesses in accessing international capital markets.
Banks cut rates as credit growth gains pace
By Tuyet Thuy
April 15, 2026 | 08:20
The State Bank of Vietnam has announced the results of banking operations in Q1.
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