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US dollar drops sharply on unofficial market

US dollar drops sharply on unofficial market

Since the beginning of December, the dollar on the unofficial market has fallen by more than VNĐ700 per dollar. Compared to its peak of VNĐ28,000 in mid-November, the rate decreased by more than VNĐ900, or 2.5 percentage points.
State Bank adopts proactive policy to stabilise forex market

State Bank adopts proactive policy to stabilise forex market

As global financial fluctuations have put significant pressure on the monetary market this year, the State Bank of Việt Nam has adopted a flexible and proactive monetary policy to maintain stability. Director of the Monetary Policy Department Phạm Chí Quang...
State banks break year-long rate freeze with deposit hikes

State banks break year-long rate freeze with deposit hikes

Việt Nam''s ''Big Four'' lenders boost savings rates as year-end credit demand rises
Authorities tighten crackdown on illegal forex trading points

Authorities tighten crackdown on illegal forex trading points

The central bank requested its branches in Region I and Region II to coordinate with police forces to identify and shut down unauthorised money-changing locations.
Banking sector lower lending rates

Banking sector lower lending rates

Alongside adjustments to deposit rates, lending rates across the market continue to decline.
Inflation pressure in H2 driven by exchange rates and credit, expert warns

Inflation pressure in H2 driven by exchange rates and credit, expert warns

Escalating trade tensions stemming from US tariff policies are likely to slow the global economy, posing serious risks for Việt Nam’s export sector and overall production
New preferential interest rates applied for social housing young buyers

New preferential interest rates applied for social housing young buyers

The loans must arise from disbursements made between July 1 and December 31, 2025, and be financed through commercial banks that have registered to participate in the programme.
Bank deposits reach record high despite low interest rates

Bank deposits reach record high despite low interest rates

A notable driver was the continued surge in individual deposits, which hit a record high of nearly VNĐ7.5 quadrillion, up 5.73 per cent since the beginning of the year.
Banking sector faces liquidity challenges amid rate cuts

Banking sector faces liquidity challenges amid rate cuts

The recent reduction in deposit interest rates by commercial banks has raised concerns about liquidity, especially among smaller institutions.
Central bank issues new decisions on deposit interest rates

Central bank issues new decisions on deposit interest rates

According to the SBV, Decision No. 2410/QĐ-NHNN and Decision No. 2410/QĐ-NHNN aim to ensure consistency on a legal basis with other issued circulars on deposit interest rates.
Interest rates expected to decrease by 0.7 percentage points next year

Interest rates expected to decrease by 0.7 percentage points next year

There is still room for monetary policy to support growth, experts say.
Banks reduce interest rates, offer new loans for customers affected by Typhoon Yagi

Banks reduce interest rates, offer new loans for customers affected by Typhoon Yagi

They also offer preferential credit packages to reduce financial pressure for individual and business customers.
VAMA suggests changes in special consumption tax rates for EVs

VAMA suggests changes in special consumption tax rates for EVs

The proposed decrease in tax rates for self-charging hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) with nine seats or fewer, as outlined in a draft law by the Ministry of Finance, appears to be a significant shift in tax policy, according to experts. 
Long-term deposit interest rates reach 7.4 per cent

Long-term deposit interest rates reach 7.4 per cent

Vietcombank Securities Company (VCBS) forecasts that deposit interest rates in the third quarter of 2024 will continue to increase by about 0.3-0.5 percentage points.
Sea freight rates cool, port volumes break records

Sea freight rates cool, port volumes break records

In the first seven months of 2024, the volume of goods passing through Vietnamese seaports is estimated at 501.117 million tonnes, up 16 per cent over the same period in 2023.