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Central bank’s first 2026 directive prioritises inflation control, macro stability
Directive 01/CT-NHNN sets a 4.5 per cent inflation goal and targets around 15 per cent credit growth to safeguard macro stability and sustainable growth.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in December 2025
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in December 2025.
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Deposit interest rates exceed 7%, pushing up lending rates
Deposit interest rates at mid-sized banks have continued to rise and surpass the 7 per cent per year mark, causing lending rates to increase.
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Higher 2026 growth target puts pressure on credit framework
Vietnam’s credit growth framework is set to face mounting pressure as policymakers pursue a significantly higher economic growth target in 2026.
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Vietnam’s corporate bond market set for a more positive 2026
2026 is set to be a more positive and active year for Vietnam's corporate bond market, bolstered by an improving credit quality trend.
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Treasury’s idle funds deposited at banks proposed to raise at year end
The Ministry of Finance has recently proposed allowing the State Treasury of Vietnam to increase the cap on idle funds deposited at commercial banks to improve liquidity during the year-end period.
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Credit growth plans at 15% in 2026, focusing on macroeconomic stability
Under the latest statement on managing credit growth in 2026, the SBV said that this year it will focus on maintaining macroeconomic stability and sustainable development, and control risk areas and real estate.
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Banks lead the bond market with nearly 590 trillion VND
2025 concluded with many positive signs for the Vietnamese corporate bond market, as the volume of new issuances recorded strong growth, and the issuance structure gradually stabilized compared to the previous period of significant volatility.
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Financial scams surge ahead of Tết
As the Lunar New Year (Tết) approaches, financial and banking scams in Việt Nam are showing a sharp upward trend, making banks and law enforcement agencies continuously issue warnings.
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Banks set for selective hiring in 2026
Vietnam’s banking sector is entering 2026 with a more targeted approach to hiring, reflecting improving business conditions and evolving operational demands. Recruitment plans point to steady expansion rather than broad-based workforce growth.
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On the management of credit growth in 2026
For the year 2026, the SBV sets a system-wide credit growth target of approximately 15%.
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Banks promote debt sale to increase capital resources for 2026
Commercial banks are stepping up the sale of debts and collaterals at the final month of lunar year 2025 to restructure and increase capital resources for 2026.
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The banking sector's contribution has helped the Vietnamese economy weather headwinds.
On December 31, 2025, in Hanoi, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) held a conference to implement the tasks of the banking sector in 2026. Attending the conference were Comrade Pham Minh Chinh - Member of the Politburo, Prime Minister; representatives of leaders from ministries, central agencies.
