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Credit program for agriculture, forestry and fisheries expanded to VND 185 trillion
On September 23, 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Official Letter No. 8333/NHNN-TD, directing credit institutions to continue rolling out the credit program for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries until total lending reaches VND 185 trillion — the registered commitment from participating commercial banks.
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Vietnam plans green loan boost for eco-friendly projects
A fixed 2 per cent annual interest rate subsidy is proposed for the private enterprises, business households and individuals on loans for green, circular economy and environmental – social – governance (ESG) projects, accroding to a draft decree by the State Bank of Việt Nam.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in August 2025
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in August 2025.
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SBV issues Circular No. 27 on Anti-Money Laundering Guidance
On 15 September 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular No. 27/2025/TT-NHNN, providing detailed guidance on the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
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Credit growth forecast to sprint past Government target
Some large joint stock commercial banks, such as MB, VPBank and HDBank, are even likely to have outstanding growth rates of 25-30 per cent in 2025.
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SBV issued 02 decisions for peer-to-peer lending solutions.
To deploy the testing of peer-to-peer lending (P2P Lending) solutions according to the provisions of Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued 02 decisions to create an environment and testing conditions for peer-to-peer lending solutions.
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Banks raise the bar with new capital rules
The new regulations mark a crucial advancement of Việt Nam’s banking system toward standards of Basel III set by the Basel Committee on Bank Supervision.
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SBV Governor Nguyen Thi Hong receives A+ Rating from Global Finance
Global Finance magazine has announced its 2025 Central Banker Report Cards, recognizing the world’s top central bank leaders. Governor Nguyen Thi Hong of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has been awarded the highest distinction — an A+ rating.
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Gov’t urges complete restructuring plan for vulnerable SCB
After the SBV completed the compulsory transfer of four weak banks — CB, Oceanbank, DongA Bank and GPBank — earlier this year, SCB remains the only weak bank yet to complete its restructuring plan.
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Interest rates poised to ease slightly as credit growth accelerates
Lending rates in Vietnam may fall by late 2025, with stable funding costs and expected US rate cuts creating room for easing to spur credit and growth.
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Public Advisory: Stay alert against financial scams
In recent times, technology-enabled crimes and financial scams via electronic channels have been on the rise, employing increasingly sophisticated tactics. Your vigilance and cooperation are essential in stopping this threat.
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Press Release : Circular No.24
On the Issuance of a Circular Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Circular No. 63/2024/TT-NHNN Regulating the Dossier and Procedures for Revoking Licenses and Liquidating Assets of Credit Institutions and Foreign Bank Branches; Dossier and Procedures for Revoking Licenses of Representative Offices in Vietnam of Foreign Credit Institutions and Other Foreign Organizations with Banking Operations
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Press Release: Circular No. 25
Regarding the Issuance of a Circular Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Circular No. 17/2024/TT-NHNN on the Opening and Use of Payment Accounts at Payment Service Providers.
