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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.
Oil tanker operators report massive profits amid soaring freight rates

Oil tanker operators report massive profits amid soaring freight rates

Spot freight rates, time charter rates and secondhand vessel prices are all forecast to increase throughout 2024.
Stock market remains attractive to retail investors

Stock market remains attractive to retail investors

Despite the remarkable surge in gold prices and the gradual increase in deposit interest rates, the stock market continues to stand out as an appealing investment channel.
Foreign exchange rates to remain under pressure in H2 2024

Foreign exchange rates to remain under pressure in H2 2024

In a recent report, analysts from Viet Dragon Securities Company (VDSC) said the dollar will maintain its strength because the interest rate difference between the US and other countries is still high when the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts interest...
Central bank works to raise interbank rates and ease forex market

Central bank works to raise interbank rates and ease forex market

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has shortened terms and kept interest rate of its bills unchanged to increase the attractiveness of the bill channel.