central bank to resume gold bar bidding after 11 years

Central bank to resume gold bar bidding after 11 years

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will resume gold bar bidding after 11 years, aiming to increase the supply of gold to the market, promptly and immediately settle the high difference in domestic and international gold prices, thus ensuring the gold market operates in a safe and stable, healthy, open, transparent and effective manner in accordance with the Prime Minister's direction.
sbv to increase gold bar supply to stabilise domestic market

SBV to increase gold bar supply to stabilise domestic market

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will increase the supply of gold bullion to handle the existing huge difference in domestic and world gold prices, SBV Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha told the press on April 12.
pm demands strengthened gold market management

PM demands strengthened gold market management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to keep a close watch on international and domestic gold prices, and put in place measures and tools in a timely and effective way to regulate the gold market in line with regulations.
banks post huge profits despite low credit growth

Banks post huge profits despite low credit growth

Credit growth throughout the banking sector in the first quarter remained low at 0.26 per cent, but many banks still reported significant profits.
exchange rates hover near historical highs

Exchange rates hover near historical highs

Substantial foreign investor outflows from Vietnam’s equity markets might prompt the central bank to introduce measures to stabilise exchange rates, facing heightened volatility.
forex market under significant pressure

Forex market under significant pressure

Large fluctuations in the forex market in the early months of this year have been contributed to several internal factors. Economic experts believe that measures so far have been insufficient, and market-driven interest rates are forecasted to rise in the near future.
pm urges further rate cuts improved credit access to remove obstacles promote growth

PM urges further rate cuts, improved credit access to remove obstacles, promote growth

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chairs the meeting to implement monetary policy management tasks in 2024, which focuses on removing difficulties for production and business to promote growth and ensure macroeconomic stability.
pm urges enhancing credit access absorption to fuel growth

PM urges enhancing credit access, absorption to fuel growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 14 chaired a conference launching this year’s monetary policy-related tasks to tackle production and business obstacles, facilitate growth, and maintain macro-economic stability.
exchange rate sparks debate on volatility

Exchange rate sparks debate on volatility

The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate adjustment has reignited conversations about potential volatility in the currency market.
cashless payments surge by over 63 per cent

Cashless payments surge by over 63 per cent

Non-cash payment transactions increased by 63.3 per cent in volume and 41.45 per cent in value in January, compared to the same period last year, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced.
sbv asked to keep interests low and financial access easier

SBV asked to keep interests low and financial access easier

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has tasked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) with leading and coordinating governmental ministries and agencies to keep interest rates low and financial access easier for businesses, according to Directive 18/CD-TTg signed on March 7.
usd rate pressures domestic landscape

USD rate pressures domestic landscape

While exchange rates have undergone considerable volatility, witnessing a surge which positively influences import-export activities, the domestic scene faces renewed pressure, attributed to the VND-USD interest rate being at negative levels.
sbv injects large amount of money to support capital for banks

SBV injects large amount of money to support capital for banks

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on February 20 net injected more than 5 trillion VND (nearly 204 million USD) into the banking system through the open market operation (OMO) channel to support capital for commercial banks.
pm instructs action for stock market upgrade

PM instructs action for stock market upgrade

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Finance, State Bank of Vietnam and the Ministry of Planning and Investment to address obstacles in relevant sectors for upgrading the stock market from frontier to emerging status.
multi pronged approach to fortify monetary policy

Multi-pronged approach to fortify monetary policy

It has been a period of heightened global economic tribulations, with Vietnam facing its share. State Bank of Vietnam Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about its initiatives to enhance bank capital access for businesses and individuals, and catalysing economic recovery.