credit

SBV sets credit growth target to 14 per cent in 2022

December 28, 2021 | 17:43

The SBV would increase its credit growth objective to around 14 per cent and will be more flexible in its operational orientation in 2022.

Which banks are allowed to increase their credit growth?

November 16, 2021 | 20:02

11 of 13 Vietnamese commercial banks have been given permission to increase their credit lines by the State Bank of Vietnam.

Offering credit caution for corporate bond players

October 22, 2021 | 14:00

Vietnamese banks and real estate developers are foraying into the corporate bond arena as it is offering attractive yields for their portfolio diversification strategies.

Vietnamese banks authorised to lift credit growth

July 17, 2021 | 13:03

A number of commercial banks have been allowed to lift their credit growth target to expand their operations.

Mastercard to be banned in India for non-compliance with data storage rules

July 16, 2021 | 08:10

India has just announced to ban the US-based payment behemoth Mastercard for non-compliance with data storage rules, effective from July 22.

Watchdogs notice stable credit growth

June 30, 2021 | 10:00

Commercial lenders with sound financial foundations might be eligible to lift their credit growth ratio, which could bring about higher deposit interest rates in the latter half of this year.

SBV clamping down on credit risks

May 18, 2021 | 14:00

Despite stringent requirements applicable for risky sectors such as securities, real estate, and build-operate-transfer projects, credit is envisaged to grow in the coming quarters given the favourable interest rates and a much-improved risk management mechanism.

Lenders on course to reach 2021 targets

May 13, 2021 | 08:00

Favourable legislation from the Vietnamese government, stronger demand for credit, and more affordable cost of capital after policy rate cuts have provided a shot in the arm for banks’ profit.

Credit growth may reach 12-13 per cent in 2021

March 25, 2021 | 15:58

Credit growth is expected to reach 12-13 per cent this year despite modest growth in the first quarter.

Moody's takes rating actions on 15 Vietnamese banks

March 20, 2021 | 13:30

Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings and issuer and senior unsecured ratings of 15 banks in Vietnam.

Moody's affirms Vietnam positive move in fiscal vigour

March 19, 2021 | 22:50

Moody’s Investors Service (Moody's) has affirmed Vietnam’s long-term credit rating at Ba3 and raised its outlook for the country to "positive".

Strategies to suit banking’s challenges

December 30, 2020 | 13:25

The overall picture of the banking industry in 2020 and into 2021 has revealed both strengths and weaknesses. At the end of the third quarter, data from the General Statistics Office (GSO) showed that credit growth of the entire industry in our country reached 5.12 per cent after nine months, corresponding to less than 40 per cent of the annual growth plan from the beginning of the year.