Moody's Ratings changes Vietnam's outlook to positive from stable
By Thanh Van
May 05, 2026 | 11:40
Moody's has reaffirmed Vietnam's Ba2 credit rating and upgraded its outlook to positive from stable.
BIDV and Gaw Capital Partners sign MoU to boost strategic cooperation
By Thanh Van
May 03, 2026 | 09:00
BIDV and Gaw Capital Partners have signed an MoU, marking a new milestone in their strategic partnership.
Citi deploys $100m in social trade finance to support Vietnam MSMEs
By Thanh Van
April 28, 2026 | 14:36
Citi has successfully executed a series of first social trade advance transactions for financial institution clients in Vietnam.
Banks post Q1 gains amid sharpening profit divide
By Vinh Thuy
April 28, 2026 | 14:35
Vietnam’s banks delivered solid first-quarter 2026 profits, yet rising funding costs, margin pressure and asset quality risks are driving a widening gap in performance between lenders.
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.
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