VIB hits $267.4 million in pre-tax profit over first nine months

VIB hits $267.4 million in pre-tax profit over first nine months

VIB posted profit before tax of over VND7.04 trillion ($267.4 million) in the first nine months of 2025, up 7 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
Banks set to report profit surge in third quarter

Banks set to report profit surge in third quarter

Vietnamese banks are set for robust third-quarter profit reports as credit growth accelerates and margins improve, analysts forecast.
Credit risks loom as banks battle rate-cut pressures

Credit risks loom as banks battle rate-cut pressures

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has ordered all credit institutions to adopt measures to stabilise and reduce deposit rates.
From provision buffers to bad debt insights

From provision buffers to bad debt insights

Financial statements from Q2 show a continued decline in the non-performing loan coverage ratio, dropping to 79.82 from 80.40 per cent a year earlier.
Economist warns rapid credit growth could pressure liquidity, rates

Economist warns rapid credit growth could pressure liquidity, rates

Top economist discusses drivers of Vietnam’s credit surge, liquidity risks, and the need for stronger monetary controls.
Banks see NPL relief as credit rebounds and Resolution 42 takes effect

Banks see NPL relief as credit rebounds and Resolution 42 takes effect

Banks are seeing NPLs decline, with further relief expected as credit growth picks up and Resolution 42 is formalised to streamline debt recovery.
Credit expects to surge as rates bottom out

Credit expects to surge as rates bottom out

Widespread deposit rate cuts have pushed Vietnamese banks’ interest rates to their lowest in two years, even as the pace of decline begins to slow.
Banks remain decisive to push against headwinds

Banks remain decisive to push against headwinds

Credit growth is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain amid mounting external pressures. Nguyen Quoc Hung, vice chairman and general secretary of the Vietnam Banks Association, talked with VIR’s Vy Vy how banks must go beyond restructuring growth models.
Banks confident of 2025 targets amid global uncertainties

Banks confident of 2025 targets amid global uncertainties

Banks are navigating headwinds with flexible, well-prepared strategies.
ACB targets 16 per cent credit growth in 2025

ACB targets 16 per cent credit growth in 2025

Asia Commercial Bank (ACB) successfully held its AGM 2025 on April 8.
Non-performing loans pose challenge to banking sector

Non-performing loans pose challenge to banking sector

Managing non-performing loans (NPLs) remains a major concern for banks in 2025.
Banks expect upbeat profit picture for 2025

Banks expect upbeat profit picture for 2025

The Vietnamese banking sector has set higher profit targets for 2015 than in recent years.
Lofty GDP potential is indicator for credit demand

Lofty GDP potential is indicator for credit demand

The State Bank of Vietnam targets 16 per cent credit growth, but this may have to be higher if GDP hits the 10 per cent mark this year.
Ensuring credit growth for robust economic development

Ensuring credit growth for robust economic development

Phung Thi Binh, deputy general director of Agribank, speaks to VIR's Hong Dung about boosting credit growth to drive economic development.
Credit growth to drive bank stock valuations in 2025

Credit growth to drive bank stock valuations in 2025

Credit growth is projected to be the main catalyst for driving bank stock prices in 2025, building on the undervaluation observed in the previous year.
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