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Banks cut rates following SBVs call

Banks cut rates following SBV’s call

Vietcombank also cut rates by 0.5 percentage points for 24-month deposits, bringing its highest rate down to 6 per cent.
Banks pledge to reduce lending rates after central bank meeting

Banks pledge to reduce lending rates after central bank meeting

Commercial banks have committed to lower deposit and lending rates to support economic growth and manage inflation risks at the meeting with Governor of the State Bank of Việt Nam Phạm Đức Ấn on April 9.
State Bank moves to keep interest rates stable

State Bank moves to keep interest rates stable

Banks must continue publicly disclosing average lending rates, the spread between deposit and lending rates, and interest rates of credit schemes and packages on their websites, making it easier for individuals and firms to access capital.
SBV proposes higher lending caps for major projects in Hà Nội

SBV proposes higher lending caps for major projects in Hà Nội

The maximum credit exposure for a single borrower would not exceed 38 per cent of a bank’s owned capital, while lending to a borrower and related parties would be capped at 52 per cent of bank capital when financing large...
Small consumer loan threshold proposed to increase to VNĐ400 million

Small consumer loan threshold proposed to increase to VNĐ400 million

A draft circular proposes increasing the threshold to VNĐ400 million for loans issued by credit institutions and VNĐ200 million for those provided by people’s credit funds.
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.
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.
ADB and SBV launch 2 million green banking initiative to advance climate finance

ADB and SBV launch $2 million green banking initiative to advance climate finance

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) jointly launched a $2 million initiative on green banking capacity development, aiming at helping Việt Nam scale up green and climate finance, the ADB said on Friday.
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.
Việt Nam tightens rules on gold, foreign currency trading with new penalties

Việt Nam tightens rules on gold, foreign currency trading with new penalties

The Government has issued Decree No. 340/2025/NĐ-CP on administrative penalties in the monetary and banking sector, set to take effect on February 9, 2026.
Small gold tax proposed to prevent speculation

Small gold tax proposed to prevent speculation

Under the proposal, sellers would be required to pay tax based on the total transfer value of each deal, regardless of whether the transaction results in a profit or a loss.
SBV mulls raising gold position limit for lenders

SBV mulls raising gold position limit for lenders

The State Bank of Vietnam to lift gold position limit for authorised banks from 2 to 5 per cent of charter capital.
SBV asks banks to support storm-hit customers

SBV asks banks to support storm-hit customers

Under Document 951/NHNN-TD issued on Tuesday, SBV has asked commercial banks, branches of foreign banks and SBV’s regional offices in areas affected by storms to promptly restore operations and support affected customers.
SBV expands agricultural credit programme to 7b

SBV expands agricultural credit programme to $7b

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has increased the total credit limit for the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors to VNĐ185 trillion (about US$7 billion), under a programme designed to stimulate growth and sustainability in these critical industries.