green credit

VIR workshop highlights capital and policy for sustainable development

December 15, 2025 | 11:00

Achieving green, inclusive growth calls for robust policies and smarter capital allocation, says VIR editor-in-chief.

Green credit faces headwinds amidst funding challenges

May 23, 2025 | 16:20

Vietnam is pushing green credit to achieve its climate goals despite funding obstacles.

Banking sector seeks to build on last year’s strong growth

January 08, 2025 | 12:00

2024 marked a successful year for the banking system, with achievements in monetary policy and credit institution performance, setting the stage for ongoing efforts on bad debts, green credit, and sandboxes.

Systemic issues persist in green credit development

December 11, 2024 | 14:00

Green credit in Vietnam presents significant growth potential, but businesses and credit institutions continue to face numerous obstacles that hinder its development.

Legal framework critical to boosting green credit

September 16, 2024 | 11:32

The recent amendment of the plan on green banking development in Vietnam is expected to create conditions for credit institutions to effectively promote green credit.

Credit over-reliance creating imbalance and stagnation

September 10, 2024 | 09:47

Vietnam’s capital markets are underperforming, with excessive reliance on bank credit and stagnant growth in corporate bonds and insurance, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory reforms and diversified funding channels.

Policy on rescheduling debt repayment period extended

June 24, 2024 | 15:02

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has decided to allow commercial banks to reschedule the debt repayment period and maintain the debt group for certain sectors for an additional six months, to support struggling businesses.

Norfund grants $30 million convertible loan to SeABank

June 20, 2024 | 10:46

The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund) on June 19 committed $30 million to Hanoi-headquartered SeABank (HSX: SSB) through a convertible loan, which can be converted into SeABank common shares within four years.

Green credit now a business necessity

December 13, 2023 | 10:18

Stakeholders highlighted the need for green capital and identified key issues for expanding green credit and finance at a seminar last week.

Agribank boosts ability to provide greener credit

December 11, 2023 | 09:00

Phung Thi Binh, deputy general director of Agribank, talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about the bank’s determination to promote green credit growth.

Standard Chartered and BIDV sign $100 million sustainable trade loan agreement

December 08, 2023 | 10:02

Standard Chartered has signed a deal with BIDV for a sustainable trade loan of up to $100 million.

Vietnam's green credit surge: Navigating towards sustainable finance

December 05, 2023 | 12:39

At a VIR seminar on December 4, in collaboration with Agribank, key stakeholders congregated to discuss Lighting the Path for Green Financing.

Agribank's green finance initiative: Catalysing Vietnam's eco-friendly economic ascent

December 05, 2023 | 12:37

At the forefront of Vietnam's green finance revolution, Agribank has reported a green credit portfolio of approximately $510 million as of October 31.