STATE BANK OF VIETNAM

Capital / Liquidity

SBV Directs Lenders to Earmark VND 500 Trillion for Key Projects

By Editors | 02/07/2025

The directive aims to accelerate key national infrastructure and transport projects amid ongoing challenges with site clearance and material supply.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Overhauls Banking Law to Tackle Bad Debt, Support Lenders

By Editors | 30/06/2025

The new law grants the central bank special lending powers and revives banks’ ability to seize collateral from delinquent borrowers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam, UAE to Launch Blockchain-based Digital Finance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

Entities from both countries have signed a wide-ranging agreement to modernise payments, settlements and data capabilities in Vietnam.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Weighs New Housing Credit Packages to Boost Home Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

Vietnam is set to roll out credit reforms to help young homebuyers, aiming to revitalise real estate and fuel growth.

AML / KYC

SBV Revises AML Rules to Secure Exit from FATF Grey List

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

The SBV is revising its AML regulations to enhance effectiveness and facilitate Vietnam’s removal from the FATF grey list.

AML / KYC

Vietnam Set to End Central Bank’s Monopoly on Gold Imports

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

Vietnam will allow qualified businesses to legally import gold, which could help to curb smuggling, enhance AML compliance, and stabilise domestic prices.

Fintech / Regtech

SBV Set to Tighten Corporate Account Rules to Combat Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

Starting 1 July 2025, corporate bank accounts in Vietnam without biometric verification will be blocked from making digital transactions.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam to Update Rules for Bank Asset Management Companies

By Editors | 03/06/2025

The SBV is updating its regulations for bank AMCs to tackle non-performing loans and attract foreign investors to the debt market.

Korean Banks Receive Approval to Advance Vietnam Expansion Plans

By Editors | 03/06/2025

IBK received a confirmation letter allowing it to initiate the process of establishing a Vietnam subsidiary. KDB received a similar letter regarding a new branch.