lending limits implications to foreign bank branches

Lending limits: implications to foreign bank branches

Under the old regulations the limit has been applied to the parent bank, which is rooted in Decision 457/2005/QD-NHNN.
low lending rates may boost credit growth

Low lending rates may boost credit growth

A slight increase in deposits recently has not affected lending rates, which banks are keeping low in hopes of facilitating the flow of credit.
lending interest rates continue on downward trend

Lending interest rates continue on downward trend

Commercial banks have reduced lending rates in favour of business and production activities, but borrowing remains low.
ifc partners with shb to boost lending for smes

IFC partners with SHB to boost lending for SMEs

Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) is the latest Vietnamese bank to join IFC in expanding access to finance for small- and medium-sized enterprises, especially women-owned businesses.
state bank bans lending towards gold buying

State Bank bans lending towards gold buying

The State Bank of Vietnam on Saturday decided to ban banks and credit institutions to provide loans for gold purchases, except for cases allowed by the State Bank.
na deputies bemoan slow lending plans

NA deputies bemoan slow lending plans

The slow deployment of a pro-business monetary policy is making it hard to provide timely assistance for enterprises, cooperatives, and household businesses.