Lenders turn to bond market to strengthen capital base
By Vinh Thuy
July 02, 2026 | 07:58
Vietnamese banks are stepping up bond issuance plans worth billions of dollars to replenish capital sources, support lending growth and secure long-term funding amid rising financing demand across the economy.
VPBank signs maiden $1.44 billion sustainability-linked loan
By Thanh Van
July 01, 2026 | 15:44
VPBank has secured a $1.44 billion sustainability-linked loan from 15 international banks.
Citi Vietnam marks Global Community Day 2026 in Phu Tho and Lam Dong
By Huong Thuy
July 01, 2026 | 14:00
Citi Vietnam marked Global Community Day 2026 with two initiatives to improve school facilities for children in Phu Tho and Lam Dong provinces.
Vietnam to hold off taxing gold bullion transfers pending government rules
By Yen Thuy
June 30, 2026 | 16:59
Vietnam will not commence collecting personal income tax on gold bullion transfers from July 1 despite the new tax law taking effect, as the government has yet to issue guiding regulations.
Hanoi partners with five banks to raise up to nearly $8 billion through bond issuance
By Nguyen Huong
June 29, 2026 | 17:18
Hanoi has signed MoUs with five big commercial banks to support the issuance of local government bonds, with plans to raise between $6-7.8 billion during 2027-2030 to finance key infrastructure projects, particularly the capital's urban railway network.
Banks face diverging fortunes in second half of 2026
By Vinh Thuy
June 29, 2026 | 16:50
Vietnam's banking sector will face sustained margin and liquidity pressures in the second half of 2026, SSI Research warns.
MB and tax authority sign cooperation deal to boost e-tax compliance
By Hazy Tran
June 27, 2026 | 08:00
MB has signed a cooperation agreement with tax authorities from 20 provinces and cities to support businesses in digital transformation and e-tax compliance.
Standard Chartered assess Vietnam's performance in first six months of 2026
By Hazy Tran
June 26, 2026 | 16:15
Standard Chartered projects Vietnam's first-half GDP growth at 6.5 per cent as global headwinds temper momentum.
Vietnam unveils sweeping financial strategy overhaul to boost growth
By Phuong Thuy
June 26, 2026 | 16:02
Vietnam has overhauled key elements of its Financial Strategy through 2030, seeking to create more room for double-digit growth while safeguarding long-term fiscal and economic stability.
Nam A Bank partners with ADB to promote trade finance
By Thanh Van
June 26, 2026 | 15:32
Nam A Bank has become a member of ADB's Trade and Supply Chain Finance Programme to boost its trade finance and digital capabilities.
SBV opens new lending room as infrastructure and property financing gets major boost
By Lien Thuy
June 25, 2026 | 15:32
The State Bank of Vietnam has unveiled a series of policy changes that significantly expand banks’ lending capacity, paving the way for billions of dollars in additional funding for infrastructure and real estate projects.
Vietnam not in MSCI upgrade watchlist despite capital market progress
By Duc Anh
June 24, 2026 | 14:27
Despite continued progress in capital market reforms and efforts to improve market accessibility, Vietnam was not included in MSCI’s latest upgrade watchlist released in its 2026 Market Classification Review on June 24.
Corporate bond maturity pressure set to ease sharply in Q3
By Huong Thuy
June 23, 2026 | 12:16
Vietnam's corporate bond market improved in early 2026, driven by rising early redemptions and easing third-quarter maturity pressure.
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