monetary policy

Monetary and credit policies supporting exporters

November 12, 2024 | 16:15

Loosening monetary policy and credit incentive packages are aimed at easing exchange rate pressures and supporting exporters during the festive period and year ahead.

Monetary policy flexible and stable

November 03, 2024 | 14:47

Vietnam’s central bank remains steadfast in implementing a proactive yet cautious monetary policy, exercising flexibility in the use of monetary tools amid recent sharp exchange rate fluctuations.

Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged

October 14, 2024 | 16:00

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on October 14 decided to keep unchanged its monetary policy stance, as its economy improved in the third quarter of this year.

Fed rate cut expands Vietnamese monetary policy flexibility

September 26, 2024 | 20:30

The 50 basis-point cut in last week's Fed meeting is expected to have as positive impact on the Vietnamese economy.

Fed goes big with long-awaited cut

September 26, 2024 | 11:05

The US Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut is expected to ease pressure on Vietnam’s exchange rates, support domestic monetary policy, and potentially reverse foreign capital outflows, benefiting the country’s stock market and general economy.

Expectations of rate cut ahead of Fed meeting

September 16, 2024 | 19:07

Easing monetary policy may continue given the high chance of a Fed pivot with rate cuts.

The prospects for foreign exhange market for rest of 2024

August 31, 2024 | 21:52

Economist Le Xuan Nghia delves into the forex market's prospects for the rest of this year and looks at how to bolster liquidity for sustainable economic development.

Laos tightens monetary policy to ease inflation

August 30, 2024 | 09:11

The Bank of the Lao PDR is set to further increase interest rate on Lao kip deposits from 10 per cent to 10.5 pc per year to alleviate inflationary pressures currently affecting the economy, reported the Vientiane Times.

Central bank takes looser monetary measures

August 29, 2024 | 17:33

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has relaxed monetary measures in the context of sharp declines in the foreign exchange rate in recent days.

Policies could pump in more credit in H2

August 15, 2024 | 10:35

Economic growth outlook for the last six months of the year and the influence of international geo-political developments prompt Vietnam to continue maintaining its monetary policy in a flexible manner to reduce lending rates for businesses.

Adjustments may be necessary for near-term gains

July 24, 2024 | 11:05

Financial institutions are generally cautious about Vietnam’s economy in the near term, but expect a clearer recovery later this year. CEO of Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Michele Wee spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about concerns on Vietnam’s monetary policy.

Steady ship anticipated for monetary policy to 2025

June 17, 2024 | 10:36

Despite an uncertain global economic environment, Vietnam’s overall macroeconomic situation is forecast to remain stable in the second half of 2024. Suan Teck Kin, head of research at UOB, shared with VIR’s Thuy Van the outlook of Vietnam’s economy and how the country positions itself to capitalise on opportunities for economic growth and investment.