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Banks lower lending rates as Government push takes effect: Deputy Governor

Banks lower lending rates as Government push takes effect: Deputy Governor

The move follows Government directives to lower borrowing costs and support economic growth amid rising demand for capital to fuel growth.
Việt Nam, AIIB seek to expand cooperation in strategic infrastructure investment

Việt Nam, AIIB seek to expand cooperation in strategic infrastructure investment

Deputy Minister of Finance Trần Quốc Phương called on AIIB to provide more information about its financing conditions, procedures and experience in implementing projects in other countries so that the ministry could share this with relevant agencies and localities.
Phú Thọ accelerates preparations for ADB-funded tourism infrastructure project

Phú Thọ accelerates preparations for ADB-funded tourism infrastructure project

The project will be rolled out in Kỳ Sơn, Tân Hòa, Thống Nhất and Thung Nai communes and wards, with an estimated implementation period of six years from the loan agreement''s effective date, during 2028–2034.
Standard Chartered forecasts Việt Nams growth focus in 2027, potential stability shift in 2028

Standard Chartered forecasts Việt Nam’s growth focus in 2027, potential stability shift in 2028

The bank expects growth to remain in the double digits in early 2027, supporting household income and prospects for the consumer sector.
Việt Nam struggles to keep interest rates low amid funding, inflation pressures

Việt Nam struggles to keep interest rates low amid funding, inflation pressures

Việt Nam’s efforts to lower borrowing costs are facing growing pressure from strong demand for credit, rising deposit rates, inflation and currency-market uncertainty, complicating the Government’s goal of sustaining economic growth of 10 per cent or more.
SBV to curb property price inflation, enforce lending rate rules

SBV to curb property price inflation, enforce lending rate rules

Commercial banks and real estate businesses should no longer regard property as a sector that would always generate high profits, said SBV Governor.
Việt Nam, World Bank Group step up cooperation ahead of APEC 2027

Việt Nam, World Bank Group step up cooperation ahead of APEC 2027

Việt Nam and the World Bank Group (WBG) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in preparation for APEC 2027, with a focus on policy priorities, support for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and technical assistance.
Việt Nam, World Bank Group step up cooperation ahead of APEC 2027

Việt Nam, World Bank Group step up cooperation ahead of APEC 2027

Việt Nam and the World Bank Group (WBG) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in preparation for APEC 2027, with a focus on policy priorities, support for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and technical assistance.
Remittances to HCM City rise nearly 40 per cent in Q3

Remittances to HCM City rise nearly 40 per cent in Q3

According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s Regional Branch 2, remittances transferred to HCM City through credit institutions and economic organisations totalled US$2.835 billion in Q3, an increase of more than $802 million from Q2.
Social housing credit expands, but disbursement constrained by supply

Social housing credit expands, but disbursement constrained by supply

As of August 31, loan commitments under the programme stood at about VNĐ50.3 trillion, nearly three times the level at the end of 2025.
SBV approves Techcombank capital increase to 4.1 billion, highest in the banking sector

SBV approves Techcombank capital increase to $4.1 billion, highest in the banking sector

Techcombank said the capital increase would strengthen its long-term financial base and support its next phase of growth, including further investment in technology and data capabilities while maintaining a solid capital buffer as operations expand.
EVNNPT seeks over 224 mln in bank loans for grid expansion

EVNNPT seeks over $224 mln in bank loans for grid expansion

The projects are expected to increase transmission capacity and help meet rising electricity demand in northern and southern Việt Nam, including Hà Nội, Hải Phòng, Bắc Ninh, Ninh Bình, Tây Ninh and HCM City.
VPBank, Western Union launch real-time remittance service

VPBank, Western Union launch real-time remittance service

Developed under a partnership between the two companies, the service aims to meet growing demand for faster and more convenient ways to receive money from overseas.
New liquidity rules offer lending headroom but funding pressures persist

New liquidity rules offer lending headroom but funding pressures persist

Circular 50/2026/TT-NHNN raises the maximum loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) to 95 per cent from currently 85 per cent while introducing a phased transition towards Basel III liquidity standards.
VPBankS wins two international awards for research and corporate governance

VPBankS wins two international awards for research and corporate governance

The awards are presented annually by the two UK-based financial publications to recognise financial institutions for notable achievements and innovation.