central bank

Fed holds rates steady for fifth straight meeting

July 30, 2026 | 17:30

While the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged amid a resilient US economy and lingering inflation pressures, the prospect of further tightening remains a key external risk that Vietnam will need to monitor closely.

Banks trim rates as headwinds complicate monetary policy

April 21, 2026 | 17:20

Deposit rates are edging lower, led by major state-owned banks, but mounting global and domestic pressures are narrowing room for further cuts, complicating monetary policy and interest rate management.

SBV charts roadmap towards market-based credit control

July 11, 2025 | 13:55

Vietnam is preparing to eliminate administrative credit growth quotas, aiming for a market-based approach by 2026.

Central bank moves in focus, Octa broker shares key insights

June 17, 2025 | 13:00

As global markets brace for rate decisions, Octa broker unpacks what traders need to know now.

Central bank takes looser monetary measures

August 29, 2024 | 17:33

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has relaxed monetary measures in the context of sharp declines in the foreign exchange rate in recent days.

Central bank targets ongoing price control of gold market

June 13, 2024 | 10:07

Unprecedented measures are being taken to ensure effective management of the domestic gold market and narrow the gap with the global market.

Central bank to resume gold bar bidding after 11 years

April 16, 2024 | 16:25

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.

Central bank policies will address modest slowdown

January 23, 2024 | 11:47

The global economy currently presents a complex landscape, marked by both challenges and opportunities. From the modest slowdown in global growth to the burgeoning economic sectors in various regions, the picture is as varied as it is interconnected.

Expert predictions on forex in 2024

January 15, 2024 | 18:45

A moderate exchange rate movement is forecast for this year.

Banks remain prudent about 2024 targets

January 12, 2024 | 15:40

Despite seeing billion-dollar profits in 2023, many banks remain cautious about their 2024 business targets amid the current economic vulnerabilities.

Central bank promotes consumer lending

December 25, 2023 | 13:00

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has requested credit institutions and branches of foreign banks to boost consumer lending as part of efforts to prevent loan sharks who have targeted vulnerable people.

Central bank at the helm of shaping sustainable ambition

December 04, 2023 | 09:16

With the requirement that socioeconomic development must go hand-in-hand with environmental protection and sustainable development, Vietnam is actively participating in international commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimising the impact of climate change.