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Việt Nam, HSBC accelerate push for credit upgrade and global capital inflows
Việt Nam is stepping up efforts to secure a sovereign credit rating upgrade and deepen access to global capital, with HSBC expected to play a key advisory role in the process.
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Bond market: Capital flows skewed toward banks, real estate bears the pressure of maturities
The corporate bond market rebounded in the first two months of 2026, led by the banking sector. However, maturities are heavily concentrated in the real estate sector, posing significant liquidity risks in the upcoming second quarter.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in February 2026
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in February 2026.
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2026 bank outlook depends on Gov’t directions, interest rate, bad debts
With the factors, experts forecast that this year will witness unprecedented differentiation in market share and profits of banks. Some banks with advantages in scale, management capacity and specific supporting policies will become bright spots.
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Circular 83/2025/TT-NHNN: A Strategic milestone in aligning risk management with international standards
In a move to fortify the financial stability of the nation, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has officially introduced Circular No. 83/2025/TT-NHNN (Circular 83). This landmark regulation, governing internal control systems within credit institutions and foreign bank branches, marks a decisive step in Vietnam’s multi-year roadmap to align its domestic banking sector with the stringent global standards of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
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Deposit, lending rates forecast to remain stable despite interbank rate volatility
Interbank interest rates in Việt Nam are not sufficient to become a benchmark for deposit and lending rates.
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Deposit interest rates keep rising
For the 6-month term, the interest rate difference between banks becomes more pronounced, ranging from approximately 4.5 per cent to over 7 per cent per annum.
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Việt Nam’s banking brand value surges to $14.7 billion in 2026
According to Brand Finance’s Banking 500 2026, Việt Nam is represented by 13 banking brands in the global rankings, seven of which demonstrate notable double digit-growth over the past year, reflecting a progressive financial ecosystem.
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Banking sector growth to moderate in 2026
After a year of strong growth in 2025 the banking industry is expected to deliver a “moderately positive” performance this year, with profits projected to increase by 16 per cent, according to a report by S&I Ratings, a provider of credit rating services, market research and corporate analysis in Việt Nam.
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Higher interest rates and stricter credit caps reshape lending landscape
Interest rates are forecast to remain elevated in 2025, with credit flows expected to steer towards productive industries and priority economic drivers.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in January 2026
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in January 2026.
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Large private banks aim to maintain high credit growth in 2026
VCBS believes that dynamic private banks are expected to continue leading credit growth with a projected loan portfolio expansion exceeding 20 per cent.
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Banks to see new wave of recruitments for digital skills
The banking sector is expected to see a new wave of recruitment this year after major layoffs in 2025 as lenders brace for strong credit growth while accelerating digital transformation.
