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Majority of foreign banks in Việt Nam report declining profits in 2025

Majority of foreign banks in Việt Nam report declining profits in 2025

Only a few foreign banks in Việt Nam maintained profit growth last year, while the majority of them recorded a decline due to falling core income and rising costs.
Central bank net withdraws 2.5b amid eased liquidity pressure

Central bank net withdraws $2.5b amid eased liquidity pressure

Last week, the average overnight interest rate decreased from 8.58 per cent per year at the beginning of the week to 5.79 per cent at the end of the week.
Banks buy back bonds prematurely to restructure debts

Banks buy back bonds prematurely to restructure debts

Many banks are repurchasing bonds with maturities of two to three years while simultaneously issuing new bonds with longer maturities of five to 10 years.
Banks told to stabilise interest as deposit rates climb

Banks told to stabilise interest as deposit rates climb

Under the document, the SBV requested credit institutions, branches of foreign banks and regional SBV offices to implement measures to maintain stable market interest rates.
Banks end account nickname feature from April 1 under new payment rules

Banks end account nickname feature from April 1 under new payment rules

Beginning April 1, payment account names at commercial banks must fully match information on citizens’ identity cards under new regulations on non-cash payment services.
Private banks set ambitious profit, dividend payout targets in 2026

Private banks set ambitious profit, dividend payout targets in 2026

Many private banks are setting high profit growth of 15-35 per cent and dividend payouts of 20-25 per cent in 2026.
Credit growth forecast to loosen in H2 2026 to support GDP growth target

Credit growth forecast to loosen in H2 2026 to support GDP growth target

Analysts of the ACB Securities Company (ACBS) said the loosening will be made if macroeconomic conditions are favourable.
2026 bank outlook depends on Govt directions, interest rate, bad debts

2026 bank outlook depends on Gov’t directions, interest rate, bad debts

With the factors, experts forecast that this year will witness unprecedented differentiation in market share and profits of banks. Some banks with advantages in scale, management capacity and specific supporting policies will become bright spots.
Deposit interest rates keep rising

Deposit interest rates keep rising

For the 6-month term, the interest rate difference between banks becomes more pronounced, ranging from approximately 4.5 per cent to over 7 per cent per annum.
Bank AGMs heat up with capital race, MA and leadership shake-ups

Bank AGMs heat up with capital race, M&A and leadership shake-ups

From capital increases to potential M&A deals and leadership reshuffles, this year’s bank AGMs are set to shape the sector’s next phase of growth.
SBV withdraws 4.4 billion from the market in past week

SBV withdraws $4.4 billion from the market in past week

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has withdrawn a net amount of VNĐ116.65 trillion (US$4.4 billion) from the interbank market over the past seven consecutive days, from March 4 to March 12, signalling a surplus of liquidity in the banking system.
Banking sector growth to moderate in 2026

Banking sector growth to moderate in 2026

After a year of strong growth in 2025 the banking industry is expected to deliver a “moderately positive” performance this year, with profits projected to increase by 16 per cent, according to a report by S&I Ratings.
Bank deposits expected to rise amid increasing interest rate hike

Bank deposits expected to rise amid increasing interest rate hike

Idle money from the people is expected to flow more into banks amid rising deposit interest rates.
Việt Nams banking brand value surges to 14.7 billion in 2026

Việt Nam’s banking brand value surges to $14.7 billion in 2026

According to Brand Finance’s Banking 500 2026, Việt Nam is represented by 13 banking brands in the global rankings, seven of which demonstrate notable double digit-growth over the past year, reflecting a progressive financial ecosystem.