Vietnam nears investment grade as reforms and growth strengthen outlook
By Nguyen Huong
April 24, 2026 | 15:02
Vietnam’s sovereign credit ratings are now approaching investment grade, standing just one notch below the threshold under S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, and two notches below under Moody’s, bringing the country closer to its target of achieving investment-grade status.
SSI chairman shifts stance on digital assets, eyes market entry
By Phuong Thu
April 24, 2026 | 12:29
SSI chairman shifts stance on digital assets, says firm will enter market when opportunities clear.
Vietnam moves to allow pre-licensing capital flows for foreign investors
By Lien Thuy
April 23, 2026 | 17:36
The central bank is proposing a regulatory shift allowing foreign investors to move capital before licensing, streamlining project timelines while tightening oversight of cross-border flows and redefining control thresholds.
Woori Bank and Viettel Global deepen financial cooperation
By Thanh Van
April 23, 2026 | 17:10
Woori Bank has signed an MoU with Viettel Global, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership.
Vietnam grants first foreign bank licence in nine years to Korea’s IBK
By Lien Thuy
April 23, 2026 | 17:09
Vietnam has granted a new banking licence to Korea’s IBK, signalling stronger bilateral financial ties while boosting competition, small- and medium sized enterprise financing, and integration into global value chains.
Banks propose generous dividends but some remain cautious on payouts
By Vinh Thuy
April 22, 2026 | 11:52
A wave of high dividend payouts is sweeping Vietnam's banking sector, though some lenders are holding back to shore up their finances.
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.
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