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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.
WB raises Việt Nams 2026 growth forecast to 7.4 per cent on strong AI-related exports

WB raises Việt Nam’s 2026 growth forecast to 7.4 per cent on strong AI-related exports

The World Bank has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Việt Nam to 7.4 per cent, citing strong manufacturing and exports of high-tech and AI-related goods, while rising AI adoption is creating new opportunities for productivity and growth.
MSB, FXChange plan automated foreign exchange kiosks in Việt Nam

MSB, FXChange plan automated foreign exchange kiosks in Việt Nam

MSB and FXChange will prepare a proposal for submission to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to seek approval for a self-service foreign exchange agency model, which would operate without staff permanently stationed at the kiosks.
SP raises Việt Nam growth forecast to 8% as Asia-Pacific outlook stays resilient

S&P raises Việt Nam growth forecast to 8% as Asia-Pacific outlook stays resilient

S&P Global Ratings has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Việt Nam to 8 per cent, adding to a series of upgrades by international financial institutions amid strong exports and resilient domestic demand.
Standard Chartered deepens Việt Nam–US financial links during high-level New York visit

Standard Chartered deepens Việt Nam–US financial links during high-level New York visit

Government engagement, investor connectivity and strategic MoUs mobilising more than US$1 billion highlight the bank’s role in linking Việt Nam with international capital.