interest rates likely to remain fairly levelled

Interest rates likely to remain fairly levelled

Encouraging credit expansion amid declining interest rates is crucial, but maintaining stringent standards is imperative to prevent a resurgence of non-performing loans.
upward trend anticipated in forex rate

Upward trend anticipated in forex rate

The forex market faces augmented pressures in the second quarter of this year, which might be contained partially through central bank intervention.
adb forecasts 6 per cent growth for vietnam

ADB forecasts 6 per cent growth for Vietnam

According to the Asian Development Outlook released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on April 11, slowing global demand and high international interest rates hampered Vietnam’s growth last year, yet Vietnam's economy is expected to grow 6 per cent in 2024 and 6.2 per cent in 2025.
how supply and demand support the fund market in vietnam

How supply and demand support the fund market in Vietnam

In the current environment marked by record-low interest rates, unpredictable fluctuations in gold prices, and numerous uncertainties in the stock market, many individual investors are turning to fund certificates as a viable and sustainable investment option. Dr. Na Sung Soo, CEO of Vina Securities, delves into the situation in Vietnam.
apartment hikes hint at speculation return

Apartment hikes hint at speculation return

Apartments in Hanoi are reaching record-high selling prices due to supply and demand differences and low interest rates, which some experts say is distorting the market.
vietnamese businesses grapple with surging exchange rates

Vietnamese businesses grapple with surging exchange rates

Surging exchange rates spark investor caution as the Vietnamese dong's sharp rise against the US Dollar imposes wide-ranging impacts on businesses.
gold hits fresh record above 2300

Gold hits fresh record above $2,300

Gold broke above $2,300 for the first time Thursday as it continued to surge on the back of expectations that US interest rates will come down this year and high geopolitical tensions.
vir hosting talk show on the stock market stability and sustainability

VIR hosting talk show on the stock market stability and sustainability

VIR hosted a talk show on April 4 about the stock market's prospects in 2024.
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.
gold hits another record high on fed rate cut bets

Gold hits another record high on Fed rate cut bets

Gold hit another fresh record high Monday as investors grow confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, even after data showed a slight uptick in a key inflation report.
deposit interest rates continue to fall

Deposit interest rates continue to fall

More than 20 banks have cut interest rates for most terms since the end of February. Few banks have increased their rates, only applying the adjustment to a few deposit terms, such as at Sacombank, BacABank, and Saigonbank.
gold hits fresh record above 2200 on rate cut hopes

Gold hits fresh record above $2,200 on rate cut hopes

Gold rallied to a fresh record above $2,200 on Thursday as traders welcomed a Federal Reserve signal that it would cut interest rates three times this year.
us fed expected to keep rates on hold and debate timing of cuts

US Fed expected to keep rates on hold and debate timing of cuts

The US Federal Reserve could provide additional clues on Wednesday about how much it will cut interest rates this year, but it is almost certain to leave its key lending rate unchanged for the time being.
bitcoin hits fresh record above 71000

Bitcoin hits fresh record above $71,000

Bitcoin hit a fresh record above $71,000 on Monday as demand for the cryptocurrency picks up amid optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.
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.