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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.

Banks post strong H1 performances on credit growth and cost cuts

July 23, 2025 | 15:33

Banks have reported strong first-half results, fuelled by double-digit credit growth, improved asset quality, and operating efficiency.

SBV charts roadmap towards market-based credit control

July 11, 2025 | 13:55

Vietnam is preparing to eliminate administrative credit growth quotas, aiming for a market-based approach by 2026.

Vietnam eyes rate cuts amid ample liquidity and FX pressure

July 02, 2025 | 13:17

Hoang Xuan Trung from Citi Vietnam shared insights on how the economic situation is shaping Vietnam’s interest rate strategy and growth outlook.

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.

Exchange rate volatility looms as year-end risks mount

June 09, 2025 | 19:38

Mounting exchange rate pressures test policymakers as domestic challenges and global monetary divergence complicate stability efforts.

Policy overhaul aims to modernise gold market framework

June 06, 2025 | 16:08

Market watchers expect gold prices to stabilise significantly once businesses are permitted to import gold.

Vietnam and Switzerland continue to tighten development cooperation

May 30, 2025 | 17:13

Switzerland will continue to tighten cooperation with Vietnam in terms of economic transformation, institutional strengthening, and sustainable development.

SBV steps up efforts to clean up bank accounts and boost digital banking

May 27, 2025 | 17:43

Vietnam's banking sector is intensifying its crackdown on fraud, dormant, and unverifiable accounts through stricter regulations and biometric authentication in an effort to enhance data transparency and accelerate digital transformation.

Bank card circulation hit 157 million in Q1

May 27, 2025 | 11:22

There were nearly 157 million bank cards circulating in Vietnam by the end of the first quarter, up one million cards from late 2024.

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.

Official P2P lending model to make debut

May 16, 2025 | 08:00

A peer-to-peer lending model is to be piloted in Vietnam, but its risks will have to be managed strictly to mitigate losses and fraud.

World Financial Innovation Series redefines future of financial services

April 21, 2025 | 10:21

The WFIS took place over April 15 and 16 at the Melia Hotel in Hanoi.

Monetary policy space narrows as trade uncertainty weighs on FX market

April 12, 2025 | 08:00

Earlier this morning (April 10, Vietnam time), the United States announced a 90-day suspension and a reduction of reciprocal tariffs to 10 per cent to over 75 trading partners, including Vietnam. The tariff policy, however, still leaves room for uncertainties regarding the final policy direction, casting pressure on Vietnam’s foreign exchange market.