Owner-occupied housing stabilises, paving the way for new growth cycle
December 18, 2025 | 17:04
At the Vietnam Real Estate Summit 2025, experts observed that while the market was rattled by rising interest rates, 2025 has painted a much brighter picture
Banks raise deposit rates as year-end lending heats up
November 17, 2025 | 07:35
Deposit rates are climbing as banks seek funding amid rising credit demand and tightening liquidity.
UOB flags stronger VND and rising gold demand
October 20, 2025 | 16:51
UOB’s Heng Koon How expects a firmer VND and steady ASEAN growth in 2026, with gold gaining favour as central banks navigate global uncertainty.
Fed rate cut offers Vietnam room to stabilise currency and economy
September 19, 2025 | 18:50
The Fed's first 2025 rate cut eases borrowing costs and supports Vietnam’s currency stability.
Credit risks loom as banks battle rate-cut pressures
September 03, 2025 | 13:16
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has ordered all credit institutions to adopt measures to stabilise and reduce deposit rates.
Lenders lift interest rates to reflect credit-deposit imbalance
August 28, 2025 | 10:41
Vietnam’s deposit market is showing renewed activity as private banks lift interest rates to attract funds, driven by robust credit growth and increasing pressure to balance funding.
Steady interest rates before H2 rebound
July 25, 2025 | 10:23
Vietnam’s deposit rates remain subdued on strong liquidity and policy support, but accelerating credit growth and year-end pressures could trigger a mild upward shift.
Interest rates on downward trajectory
July 02, 2025 | 11:01
Persistently low volumes in collateralised open market operations lending, and the central bank’s steady net withdrawals, have underscored a surplus of VND liquidity in the banking system, bolstering market confidence and driving interbank rates to fresh lows.
Low interest rates hold steady as banks brace for lending peak
June 24, 2025 | 17:58
Interest rates have dropped to their lowest in years, with the central bank signalling continued support as the economy enters the year-end peak season for business and consumer lending.
Credit expects to surge as rates bottom out
May 28, 2025 | 15:48
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.
Credit support offer to help navigate hurdles
April 23, 2025 | 14:12
Amid the country’s push to maintain 8 per cent growth, its central bank is compelled to keep interest rates low, while the banking sector rolls out a massive credit package to spur short- and medium-term growth.
Banking sector faces liquidity challenges amid rate cuts
March 03, 2025 | 10:43
On February 25, the SBV held a meeting with credit institutions to address strategies for stabilising deposit interest rates. As a result, banks such as Eximbank, BVBank, KienlongBank, the Maritime Bank of Vietnam (MSB) and VietBank have announced new deposit interest rate schedules, with the highest reduction reaching up to 0.7 per cent per year.
Lenders use Lunar New Year to offer alluring rates
February 20, 2025 | 17:41
Following the Lunar New Year holiday, many banks simultaneously adjusted deposit interest rates to attract idle capital from customers, while lending rates also showed an upward trend, presenting attractive opportunities, but also significant challenges for borrowers.
US dollar to strengthen further following tariffs escalation: UOB
February 11, 2025 | 11:50
United Overseas Bank (UOB) forecasts that the USD/VND exchange rate will increase to 26,000 this year amid global risks showing no signs of cooling.
No year-end easing of focus on business support and stability
December 24, 2024 | 20:00
Vietnam’s year-end direction is focused on maintaining stability in both interest rates and exchange rates while implementing capital support measures for businesses.
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