Eximbank shareholders have approved expanding the bank’s Board of Directors to seven members and removing its 6 per cent foreign ownership cap, paving the way for greater participation by international investors within the limits permitted by law.
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WB raises Việt Nam’s 2026 growth forecast to 7.4 per cent on strong AI-related exports 07/10
The World Bank has raised its forecast for Việt Nam’s economic growth in 2026 by 1.1 percentage points to 7.4 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected manufacturing and exports of high-tech and artificial intelligence (AI)-related goods.
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VIB raises $1 billion in international funding plan, completes $285 million syndicated loan 07/10
The addition of new partners also shows its ability to access capital markets and expand its network of international financial institutions, particularly while global financial markets remain volatile.
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Commodity exchanges to provide real-time data from September 15 05/09
Data must be provided fully, accurately, continuously and in a timely manner, while complying with regulations on electronic transactions, cybersecurity, personal data protection and other relevant laws.
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Authorities join corporate bond oversight under new framework 14/08
Under the Government's Decree No. 200 on corporate bonds, provincial and municipal People's Committees are now specifically assigned responsibilities for managing and supervising bond issuers operating within their jurisdictions.
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New rules promote sustainable growth of corporate bond market 25/06
According to the State Securities Commission, the new decree completes the legal framework, thoroughly address practical difficulties, and enhance transparency to protect the legitimate rights of investors, creating conditions for businesses to raise medium- and long-term capital to serve economic growth.
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Finance minister urges faster reforms as trade deficit, inflation risks grow 11/06
Minister of Finance Ngô Văn Tuấn has called for faster reforms and closer monitoring of economic challenges as the Government seeks to sustain strong growth, citing concerns over widening trade deficits, slow public investment disbursement and rising inflationary pressures in the first five months of this year.
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High interest rates cause rising risks for banks with large retail lending 08/06
Banks have faced a tighter and more volatile operating environment, as elevated interest rates - driven by system-wide liquidity constraints and external pressures - weaken asset quality and profitability.
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Việt Nam targets cashless payment value reaching 30 times GDP by 2030 08/06
Việt Nam targets that by 2030, 95 per cent of people aged 15 and above will have bank transaction accounts, while the value of cashless payments will reach 30 times GDP.
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Ministry proposes taxpayer risk classification, keeping bank data reporting rules 08/06
The Ministry of Finance has proposed a risk-based taxpayer classification system while reaffirming requirements for banks to share account information with tax authorities to strengthen compliance, transparency and tax administration.
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Overnight rate hits 11 per cent in early June 03/06
Interbank interest rates for Vietnamese đồng loans across most short-term maturities have surged sharply at the beginning of June amid increased short-term capital demand from the banking system.
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SBV moves to scrap gold jewellery licences 02/06
Under existing regulations, businesses must satisfy various requirements regarding facilities, equipment and operational conditions before receiving certification.
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Ministry proposes allowing SMEs to use digital assets as collateral for bank loans 29/05
The policy is intended to unlock resources for the private economic sector and align with Resolution 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo.
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Gold prices extend losses, bargain hunters keep buying 29/05
Domestic gold prices have steadily declined throughout May, with SJC gold falling from around VNĐ167 million per tael in early May to below VNĐ160 million by the end of the month after a period of rapid gains.
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Việt Nam's financial sector accelerates digital transformation in new age 19/05
The two-day World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) in Hà Nội on Tuesday brought together more than 500 key decision-makers from leading banks, insurance firms, digital lenders and microfinance institutions to explore the future of Việt Nam’s digital finance sector.
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