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Shinhan Bank Introduces K-Study Financial Solution and Career Opportunities at the 2026 Korea Study Abroad & Talent Fair
Ho Chi Minh City, July 7, 2026 – Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited ("Shinhan Bank") participated in the 2026 Korea Study Abroad & Talent Fair, organized by the Korean Education Center (an affiliated institution of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea) in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Ho Chi Minh City. The event was held on July 4–5, 2026 at Military Zone 7 Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.
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SSI, VietinBank, Visa launch ProfitX co-branded card
SSI ,VietinBank and Visa on June 25 launched the ProfitX co-branded card, a virtual international debit card designed to integrate investment and spending on a single digital platform, offering users a seamless financial experience.
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Việt Nam urged to simplify green credit access for SMEs
Việt Nam should simplify certification requirements for green projects and build a digital data platform for environmental data to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access green loans, experts said at a conference on June 23.
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Sacombank to issue $760.5 million in bonds to support next growth phase
Saigon Treasure Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank, HOSE: STB) has approved a plan to issue an additional VNĐ20 trillion (approximately US$760.5 million) in privately placed bonds. This marks the bank's second bond issuance after approving a similar VNĐ20 trillion issuance in mid-June 2026.
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Hanoi partners with five banks to raise up to nearly $8 billion through bond issuance
Hanoi has signed MoUs with five big commercial banks to support the issuance of local government bonds, with plans to raise between $6-7.8 billion during 2027-2030 to finance key infrastructure projects, particularly the capital's urban railway network.
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Banks face diverging fortunes in second half of 2026
The banking sector is expected to face sustained pressure from narrowing net interest margins, tight liquidity and rising credit risks in the second half of 2026, although stronger lenders are likely to outperform amid growing market divergence.
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MB and tax authority sign cooperation deal to boost e-tax compliance
Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has signed a cooperation agreement with tax authorities to support businesses in digital transformation and e-tax compliance.
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Vietnam unveils sweeping financial strategy overhaul to boost growth
Vietnam has overhauled key elements of its Financial Strategy through 2030, seeking to create more room for double-digit growth while safeguarding long-term fiscal and economic stability.
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SBV opens new lending room as infrastructure and property financing gets major boost
The State Bank of Vietnam has unveiled a series of policy changes that significantly expand banks’ lending capacity, paving the way for billions of dollars in additional funding for infrastructure and real estate projects.
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Banks split on lending rate adjustments in May
Twenty banks had disclosed their average lending rates for May as of June 21 with six reducing average lending rates and the remaining raising them, according to data released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in May 2026
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in May 2026.
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SBV proposes raising short-term lending cap to 40 per cent
The State Bank of Vietnam has proposed raising the cap on short-term funding used for medium- and long-term lending from 30 per cent to 40 per cent.
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VNBA members present in Fortune's 2026 Ranking of 500 largest enterprises in Southeast Asia
Fortune has just released its third annual Southeast Asia 500 ranking (The 2026 Southeast Asia 500), which ranks the region's largest companies by revenue for fiscal year 2025.
