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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.
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 eyes new measures to curb systemic risks in financial sector

SBV eyes new measures to curb systemic risks in financial sector

In a draft Circular now under consultation, the central bank outlines measures to identify, assess and contain systemic risks in the monetary, banking and financial sectors.
Việt Nam commits to digital finance, global cooperation: Deputy PM

Việt Nam commits to digital finance, global cooperation: Deputy PM

Việt Nam wants to receive support from international financial organisations, including SWIFT, so that its international financial centre could be aligned with global financial system.
Việt Nam turns the tide with strong trade surplus

Việt Nam turns the tide with strong trade surplus

The country recorded a high surplus of the current account balance, which reached US$8.72 billion in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 120 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2025.
SBV asks effort to meet cash demand ahead National Day gift delivery

SBV asks effort to meet cash demand ahead National Day gift delivery

The Vietnamese Government is giving one-time payment of VNĐ100,000 per person as a gift on the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. With around 107 million people, the budget was estimated at nearly VNĐ11 trillion ($417.53 million).
SBV tightens reins as new financial hub eyes clean money flow

SBV tightens reins as new financial hub eyes clean money flow

The State Bank of Việt Nam has proposed that all international electronic money transfers valued at US$1,000 or more within the country’s forthcoming international Financial Centre (IFC) must be reported to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts.