STATE BANK OF VIETNAM

Vietnam Establishes Steering Committee to Develop IFCs

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2025

Ho Chi Minh City would focus on traditional financial services while Danang would specialise in areas like green finance, trade facilitation, and fintech.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam to Amend Law to Improve Bad Debt Management

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

The amendments aim to remove obstacles in handling bad debts and bolster the banking system’s resilience.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Eases Account Opening Rules for Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

Vietnam simplifies account opening for foreign investors, removing barriers to boost stock market liquidity and accelerate its bid for emerging market status.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Orders Inspections at Banks Engaged in Gold Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

SBV ordered to take measures to stabilise domestic gold market to prevent instability in exchange rates, interest rates, and the broader monetary and financial systems.

Korea Development Bank to Advance Vietnam Expansion

By Editors | 12/05/2025

After a six-year wait, KDB received a letter from SBV confirming that all the required document submissions have been completed.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam to Present Draft Law in May to Address Bad Debts

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

Banks are currently facing legal and operational obstacles in recovering bad debts. The new law could help streamline recoveries.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Approves P2P Lending Trials in Fintech Sandbox

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

The pilot establishes a regulatory testing ground for digital lending, credit scoring, and API-based data sharing. Foreign banks are excluded from participation.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam to Further Bolster Credit for Key Sectors as US Tariffs Bite

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2025

The SBV is directed to maintain financial market stability and ensure credit is channelled towards sectors hit hardest by US tariffs.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnamese Banks Pledge to Offer Preferential Loan Rates

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2025

Banks have committed to participating in a preferential interest rate credit package for the infrastructure and digital technology sectors.