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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...

Proposed tax cuts could give household businesses room to grow

The Ministry of Finance has proposed a 30 per cent reduction in personal and corporate income tax for the 2026 and 2027 tax years for individuals...

Service segment becomes key sustainable profit source for banks

Focusing on payment services, digital banking, bancassurance and wealth management is key for banks to maintain their competitive edge.

Governor urges banks not to trade safety for digital transformation growth

Banks had progressed from connecting and exploiting population data to developing digital ecosystems and smarter services. The sector’s new message...





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