The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on sustainable finance and investment cooperation.
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Strong credit ratings help cut capital raising costs 13/11
In the first ten months of 2025, the value of rated bonds reached VNĐ287.4 trillion, more than double the amount during the same period in 2024.
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MoF defends new income tax draft amid concerns from high earners 11/11
The draft revision of Việt Nam’s income tax law has sparked debate as the finance ministry defends reforms to cut burdens, while high earners say singles may lose out.
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Bad debt settlement fully benefits from new policy from H2 2026 07/11
The codification of Resolution 42 into the law, effective from mid this month, is an important step, marking a key milestone in completing Việt Nam’s NPL resolution process.
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Gold exchange seen as strategic move but requires cautious roll-out 07/11
The policy move has significant expectations, though its implementation demands careful phasing and robust infrastructure.
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Ensuring digital asset market transparent, safe and efficient 07/11
The Resolution No 05/2025/NQ-CP on piloting a digital asset market is considered a ‘golden opportunity’ as it ensures safety for tens of millions of investors while helping the state mobilise a huge financial resource.
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Authorities tighten crackdown on illegal forex trading points 31/10
The central bank requested its branches in Region I and Region II to coordinate with police forces to identify and shut down unauthorised money-changing locations.
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HCM City bank lending rises by 10 per cent, focus on production and business 29/10
The trend underscores the sector’s efforts to implement Government credit priorities, supporting economic growth and maintaining financial stability in the country’s southern economic hub.
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Domestic gold price plummets after global price slips below $4,000 per ounce 28/10
Gold bar prices dropped by VNĐ1.7 million per tael for both buying and selling, down to VNĐ145.7-147.2 million per tael.
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Payment pressure for corporate bonds to be high in December 25/10
Payment for corporate bonds due in the last quarter of 2025 will be at VNĐ75.7 trillion (US$2.88 billion), of which VNĐ45 trillion will be in December alone, mainly in the real estate group.
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Banks tighten coordination to curb digital financial fraud 24/10
The upcoming signing of the Hanoi Convention on Cybercrime on October 25–26 highlights Việt Nam’s proactive role in promoting a secure digital environment.
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Banks must sell bad debts to VAMC if NPL ratio reaches 3 per cent 24/10
Under the draft, banks exceeding the threshold must transfer bad debts to VAMC based on inspection and valuation results to maintain a safe NPL ratio.
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Ministry proposes tax on gold bullion transactions 11/10
Economists say a reasonable tax rate help the State regulates large-scale speculation rather than traditional savings behaviour.
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Four transferred banks show strong recovery after restructuring 11/10
CBBank, Oceanbank, GPBank and DongABank — have transformed their operations, financial standing and technology over the past year, helping to stabilise and strengthen Việt Nam’s banking system.
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Fiscal policy, capital markets need to share burden for monetary policy 08/10
Credit has risen by about 11 per cent so far this year, making it impossible to rely solely on banking capital to drive economic growth while controlling bad debt risks. The focus must shift to fiscal policy and long-term capital mobilisation to minimise negative impacts on the economy.
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