bad debt

Overhaul of legal framework aims to tackle bad debts

June 25, 2025 | 18:00

Reforms to ownership limits and bad debt resolution are expected to accelerate banking sector restructuring and strengthen financial stability.

Bad debt legislation to unlock credit

May 02, 2025 | 10:00

A more robust legal system is crucial to unlocking over $160 billion in credit resources as Vietnam moves to amend the Law on Credit Institutions, preventing a surge in bad debt from turning into dead capital.

Bad debt risks make banks switch focus

September 04, 2024 | 08:00

Vietnamese banks are increasingly shifting their focus from retail lending to corporate clients, driven by concerns over rising bad debts in the retail segment and heightened risk perceptions.

Regulations on bad debt trading, settlement revised

June 10, 2024 | 15:59

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued Circular 03/2024/TT-NHNN on bad debt trading and settlement of the Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) to make the work more effective.

Banks containing threats of bad debt

January 26, 2024 | 15:48

Many banks experienced a surge in bad debts in the fourth quarter of last year, driving the need to consolidate capital buffers.

Rising bad debt putting brakes on lending by financial firms

November 07, 2023 | 13:00

The country is grappling with soaring bad debt and a surge in black credit, straining legitimate consumer finance firms and impacting vulnerable communities.

Banks witness bleak profit results

August 11, 2023 | 14:47

Throughout the first half of this year, many banks – particularly smaller entities – have witnessed a sharp reduction in their profits.

Banking sector focuses on credit institution restructuring associated with bad debt settlement

June 29, 2023 | 15:24

The banking sector should take more drastic measures to restructure credit institutions in association with the settlement of bad debts to contribute to curbing inflation and stabilising macro-economic factors, according to insiders.

Averting the consequences of slowing flows in capital

June 21, 2023 | 11:34

Low credit demand might be an early indicator that bad debt will increase. Nguyen Thi Phuong, deputy general director of Agribank, talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about the issue in the domestic market.

Vigilance over bad debt essential

May 20, 2023 | 10:00

As bad debts continue to pose a threat to the banking sector's performance, financial authorities are implementing a host of measures to mitigate risk.

Rising bad debt threat looms large

February 09, 2023 | 12:33

Despite a bright business outlook, non-performing loans are causing significant concerns to banks amid a challenging environment in both the domestic and global market, according to industry experts.

Growing bond market illustrating bad debt snags

December 13, 2022 | 18:39

While the bad debt market in Vietnam is still in its infancy and positive conditions have converged, stronger steps need to be taken.

VAT refund delays cause fear of bad debt for wood groups

November 17, 2022 | 16:00

As VAT refunds represent a crucial part of the cash flow of timber processors, the current delay is throwing a wrench in the operations of woodchip, furniture, and other timber-based producers, leading related associations to call for easier regulations.