ADB and HDBank sign $100 million loan targeting women-owned businesses
By Thanh Van
July 08, 2026 | 14:05
On July 7, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $100 million loan with Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Vietnam, with a focus o
Policy lending accelerates in first half with $19 billion in loans
By Hong Thuy
July 08, 2026 | 13:33
VBSP disbursed over $19 billion in concessional loans to more than 1.25 million households in the first half of 2026.
Banks poised for stronger H2 performance on back of credit growth
By Yen Thuy
July 07, 2026 | 16:27
Vietnam's banking sector is expected to sustain earnings growth through the second half of 2026 as stronger credit expansion, supportive policies and improving asset quality offset rising risks in some borrower segments.
MB partners with Khanh Hoa to accelerate local digital transformation
By Hazy Tran
July 06, 2026 | 17:48
Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank and the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province have forged a strategic partnership to mobilise capital, accelerate digital transformation and support the province's ambition to become a new growth engine for Vietnam's South Central Coast and Central Highlands.
Vietnam grants tax incentives for long-term fund investors
By Thai An
July 06, 2026 | 16:57
Investors holding open-ended fund certificates for more than two years have become eligible for capital gains tax exemptions from July 1, while the tax on investment income from funds has been halved under Vietnam’s revised Personal Income Tax Law.
Industrial real estate stocks gain fresh momentum from FDI and policy support
By Minh Thuy
July 05, 2026 | 17:43
Vietnam's industrial real estate stocks are expected to benefit from a recovery in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, supportive government policies and rising investment in high-tech industries, strengthening the sector's medium-term growth outlook.
Vietnam and Singapore launch cross-border QR payment service
By Hong Thuy
July 03, 2026 | 14:16
At a ceremony on July 2 in Hanoi, the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), in collaboration with Liquid Group (Singapore) and VietinBank, launched cross-border QR payment service between Vietnam and Singapore, enabling users of participating Singapore payment apps to make QR payments at VietQRGlobal acceptance points in Vietnam.
Vietnam fine-tunes credit policy to fuel productive growth
By Hazy Tran
July 03, 2026 | 08:00
The State Bank of Vietnam is sharpening its credit strategy by easing capital flows to priority sectors while tightening oversight of riskier lending, as outstanding credit approaches nearly $800 billion.
New UOB headquarters building highlights long-term confidence in Vietnam
By Thanh Van
July 02, 2026 | 12:03
UOB Vietnam will build a new headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City's financial centre, signalling strong confidence in the country's growth.
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.
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