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Minimum charter capital for credit rating firms proposed to rise to 1 million

Minimum charter capital for credit rating firms proposed to rise to $1 million

Five companies have so far been granted certificates to provide credit rating services, with charter capital ranging from VNĐ26.875 billion to VNĐ194.64 billion.
Unsecured small loan threshold to be raised from August 15

Unsecured small loan threshold to be raised from August 15

Small loans will be capped at VNĐ200 million for people''s credit funds and VNĐ400 million for all other credit institutions, from the current maximum of VNĐ100 million.
Việt Nam ready for the launch of the first domestic carbon exchange on June 29

Việt Nam ready for the launch of the first domestic carbon exchange on June 29

Việt Nam has completed preparations to launch its first domestic carbon exchange on June 29, marking a key step in the country''s efforts to develop a carbon market and support its greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitments.
Việt Nam urged to simplify green credit access for SMEs

Việt Nam urged to simplify green credit access for SMEs

Việt Nam should simplify certification requirements for green projects and build a digital data platform for environmental data to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access green loans, experts said at a conference on June 23.
SBV allows banks to exclude loans of three major developers from credit quotas

SBV allows banks to exclude loans of three major developers from credit quotas

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has allowed commercial banks to exclude newly extended loans to 18 major projects developed by Vingroup, Sun Group and Masterise from annual credit growth quotas, in a move to facilitate financing for large-scale...
Ministry proposes data, cash flow-driven lending to ease SMEs credit crunch

Ministry proposes data, cash flow-driven lending to ease SMEs’ credit crunch

Draft amendments to the Law on Support for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises aim to reduce SMEs’ dependence on collateral-backed borrowing and encourage banks to assess borrowers based on business performance, transaction data, cash flow and value chains.
Agriculture business rating programme launched to improve access to finance

Agriculture business rating programme launched to improve access to finance

The General Council of Agriculture and Rural Development of Việt Nam on May 22 launched a programme to rate the credibility of agricultural businesses and entrepreneurs to improve access to finance for the farming sector.
Agricultural cooperatives cash in on carbon credit market

Agricultural cooperatives cash in on carbon credit market

Việt Nam has registered more than 300 carbon credit projects and programmes, with around 150 initiatives already issued more than 40 million carbon credits.
SBV vows agile policy response amid global headwinds

SBV vows agile policy response amid global headwinds

In the coming period, the SBV will adjust interest rate policy in line with macroeconomic conditions and inflation trends, and require credit institutions to publicly disclose lending rates to improve transparency.
Việt Nam forecast to achieve investment-grade credit rating sooner than planned

Việt Nam forecast to achieve investment-grade credit rating sooner than planned

While the Government aims for an investment-grade rating by 2030, we believe it can be achieved sooner since Việt Nam already meets most quantitative criteria and only needs to address a limited set of qualitative issues.
Carbon footprint emerges as new competitive edge for Việt Nams farm exports

Carbon footprint emerges as new competitive edge for Việt Nam’s farm exports

Coffee, one of the country’s key export commodities, is under significant pressure to  green its entire value chain.
Credit quota reform and tighter capital rules may widen gap among banks

Credit quota reform and tighter capital rules may widen gap among banks

Việt Nam is planning to ease credit growth limits while tightening capital rules, a move that could change how banks lend and manage risk.
Central banks first 2026 directive prioritises inflation control, macro stability

Central bank’s first 2026 directive prioritises inflation control, macro stability

Directive 01/CT-NHNN sets a 4.5 per cent inflation goal and targets around 15 per cent credit growth to safeguard macro stability and sustainable growth.
SBV asks to place real estate credit growth under tight control

SBV asks to place real estate credit growth under tight control

Credit flows will be guided towards projects with complete legal status, reputable developers, social housing and genuine housing demand.
Bank credit in HCM City projected to grow 13.5% in 2025

Bank credit in HCM City projected to grow 13.5% in 2025

Total outstanding loans of credit institutions in HCM City were estimated at VNĐ5.08 quadrillion (US$193.1 billion) as of December 31 this year, up 0.95 per cent from November and 13.5 per cent compared with the end of 2024, according to...