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More connected than ever, banks integrate into every economic touchpoint

Digital transformation has changed not only how individuals and businesses access banking services, but also the scale and scope of banking...

Large banks forecast to gain higher profitability in H2 2026

Sector ROAA will likely remain stable at around 1.5 per cent, as rising credit costs across the sector offset NIM improvement at selected large banks.

Bank lending should be based on repayment capacity of enterprises

Enterprises need new capital flows that are secured not by traditional collateral, but by their commitment to projects, data, and viable production...

Interbank market confidence index drops in September

Though the index remained just slightly above the neutral threshold of 50, banks were still relatively optimistic about economic growth and the...

Vietnam proposes lowering import tax exemption threshold to $4

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed lowering the tax exemption threshold for low-value imports and exports to $4 per shipment, from the...

Foreign credit institutions to gain broader access to foreign currency accounts

Vietnam’s new rules on foreign credit institutions’ accounts are set to ease cross-border payments and deepen the country’s integration into global...

Banks boost medium- and long-term lending

Long-term outstanding loans saw the strongest growth of 11.2 per cent to over VNĐ5.1 quadrillion at the end of the second quarter of 2026, while...

Bank deposits overtake credit growth in late August

Vietnamese đồng deposits at banks grew faster than credit by late August, reversing a trend seen earlier this year and easing some short-term...

Banking sector takes step to promote digital economy in 2026-2030

By 2030, the sector aims to ensure that 100 per cent of public services and administrative procedures provide notifications regarding application...

Twelve banks roll out $15.5 billion preferential credit for SMEs, growth drivers

The rapid rollout of the programmes reflects banks' efforts to channel credit towards sectors considered key drivers of economic growth while...





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