Experts offer solutions on more substantive lending cuts
By Yen Thuy
August 19, 2026 | 10:27
As banks face mounting funding costs, liquidity pressures and bad debts, experts have offered solutions to make lending rate cuts more substantive while ensuring credit reaches key growth sectors.
Vietnam and Singapore advance Verifiable Credentials for Cross-Border Trade
By Thanh Van
August 18, 2026 | 08:51
PILA (Vietnam) and TOTM Technologies (Singapore) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance the development of Cross-border Digital Trust Infrastructure across ASEAN.
New state capital rules could unlock wave of stock revaluations
By Anh Thuy
August 18, 2026 | 08:48
Decision No.40/2026/QD-TTg could revive equitisation and divestment, unlock hidden asset values and sharpen investor focus on listed companies with high state ownership.
Corporate bond recovery set to continue amid funding, maturity pressures
By Minh Thuy
August 17, 2026 | 10:48
Vietnam’s corporate bond market is regaining momentum, led by banks and selective real estate issuers.
Citi raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP forecast to 8 per cent
By Huong Thuy
August 14, 2026 | 15:31
Citi Research has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s full-year GDP growth in 2026 to around 8 per cent, according to its latest report.
Beyond loans, veterans turn capital into sustainable livelihoods
By Ha An
August 13, 2026 | 17:42
After leaving the military, many veterans have turned timely access to credit into a springboard for building productive businesses, creating jobs and continuing to contribute to their communities.
Vietnam seeks Australia's technical support in four key financial areas
By Nguyen Huong
August 13, 2026 | 14:29
Vietnam and Australia have discussed strengthening financial cooperation following talks between Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan and Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Banks roll out lower-cost credit to boost businesses and priority sectors
By Vinh Thuy
August 13, 2026 | 14:18
Banks are stepping up lending rate cuts and rolling out large preferential credit packages, signalling stronger efforts to ease borrowing costs and support businesses and economic growth.
Techcombank helps foreign investors unlock growth opportunities in Vietnam
By Thanh Van
August 12, 2026 | 19:00
Amid rising foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, Techcombank is advancing its support for foreign-invested companies in Vietnam with tailored banking solutions.
Banks face growing bad debt risks amid rising funding costs
By Lien Thuy
August 11, 2026 | 14:57
Banks are facing rising bad debt risks as non-performing and special-mention loans increase, while thinner provisioning buffers and higher funding costs threaten to put pressure on asset quality.
Vietcombank returns to top spot in Bank Satisfaction Rankings 2026
By Thanh Van
August 11, 2026 | 10:32
Vietcombank leads the Bank Satisfaction Rankings 2026 with a net satisfaction score of 86.8, an increase of 2.5 points that returns the bank to the top position.
DPM calls for ways to ease business credit access
By Nguyen Huong
August 11, 2026 | 08:00
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang on August 10 chaired a meeting with ministries, agencies, localities and businesses to address difficulties in accessing credit.
Nam A Bank secures green capital from Switzerland, bringing international fundraising to nearly $350 million
By Thanh Van
August 07, 2026 | 09:02
Nam A Bank (HSX: NAB) signed an international credit agreement with SIFEM AG and secured additional capital from funds managed by responsAbility Investments AG, raising the total mobilised capital since the beginning of the year to nearly $350 million.
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