loans

Sustainability-based loans the focus for top banks

August 21, 2023 | 17:23

Foreign banks are actively joining consortiums to provide significant loans, particularly in the expanding sustainability arena.

Real estate developers voice issue with new loan conditions

August 01, 2023 | 09:00

Contents in a new circular to take effect in September have raised concerns from real estate developers over potential added difficulties for businesses to access loans.

JICA signs ODA loans for socioeconomic development

July 04, 2023 | 16:32

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on July 4 signed three loan agreements with the Vietnamese government in Hanoi to provide three ODA loans worth up to $421 million.

Loans in Vietnam - Regulatory and tax-related issues

June 08, 2023 | 09:00

Tran Thi Bao Trang, tax manager, and Lac Boi Tho, tax director, from Grant Thornton Vietnam have analysed the regulatory and tax issues for foreign loans in Vietnam.

HoREA proposes extension of repayment schedules for businesses

March 29, 2023 | 14:06

The Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (HoREA) suggests permitting enterprises with secured assets to receive loans from banks to repay bondholders.

Real estate stability on top of SBV agenda

January 17, 2023 | 09:33

The State Bank of Vietnam is encouraging the lowering of real estate loan rates to assist enterprises in overcoming liquidity issues, a vital action that on its own will be insufficient to foster stable market development.

Developers seeking further support in approaching loans

December 30, 2022 | 18:00

Many real estate businesses are concerned about the feasibility of approaching loans despite the State Bank of Vietnam increasing the credit room, simultaneously requiring commercial banks to reduce payable interest.

Addressing future of embedded finance in Vietnam

October 12, 2022 | 18:00

Non-banking institutions increasingly provide financial services, including payments, loans, insurance, and digital wallets, adopting a so-called embedded finance application.

Widening the space to access credit for real estate businesses

July 18, 2022 | 10:00

Real estate businesses are under great pressure as loans are limited and bond issuance is no longer easy. Capital has been an extremely painful problem for the real estate market recently. Since April market liquidity has been low, including primary and secondary goods.

Real estate market heads corporate bond issuance as enterprises lean on loans

April 18, 2022 | 13:26

The bond market continues to be seen as a positive capital mobilisation channel for businesses and the economy, with some industries faring better than others in this regard.

Loans galore for domestic brokerages

April 13, 2022 | 09:38

Foreseeing the phenomenal expansion of Vietnam’s financial sector, a number of foreign banks, notably those from Taiwan, are escalating their lending offerings and affordable financing sources to some local banks and brokerage firms.

Banks prioritise loans for at-risk businesses

January 26, 2022 | 15:00

Banks’ loan allocations will be distributed to much-needed sectors, such as production, while the central bank pledges to impose strict oversight over at-risk enterprises, notably over their real estate holdings, hazardous corporate bonds, and stocks in 2022.