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Fitch assigns Vietnam's VietBank first-time IDR of 'B+'; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings - Singapore - 15 Oct 2025: Fitch Ratings has assigned Vietnam Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VietBank) a first-time Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'B+'. The Outlook is stable. The agency has also assigned a Viability Rating (VR) of 'b' and a Government Support Rating of 'b+'.
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Moody’s affirms Vietcombank’ Ba2 rating, stable outlook - the highest level among banks in Vietnam
On October 10, 2025, credit rating agency Moody's Rating has published updated Credit Opinion for Vietcombank, in which Moody’s has retained Vietcombank’s long-term rating at Ba2 and maintained the stable outlook. With this result, Vietcombank maintains its highest rating in the banking industry, equivalent to Vietnam's sovereign rating.
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VietinBank: Notification 2024 cash dividend payment
The Board of Directors of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) would like to cordially announce 2024 cash dividend payment.
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Shinhan Bank launches Merchant Management feature on Shinhan SOL Vietnam application
Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) officially launches the “Merchant Management” feature on the Shinhan SOL Vietnam app (“SOL App”), offering a comprehensive business management solution for individual business owners and private enterprises.
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Biomass credits to carbon openings
Agribank is at the forefront of providing green finance for Vietnamese businesses to unlock the potential of carbon credits and tap into international markets.
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Shinhan Bank offers preferential VinFast electronic car loan from only 4.8%/year
After implementing the preferential loan package from 6.9%/year, applied to all electronic car brands officially distributed in Vietnam, Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) has continued to strengthen supports for the needs to switch to electronic vehicles of individual customers by launching the preferential loan package exclusively for VinFast electronic cars.
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VPBank successfully issues of US$300 million in international sustainable bonds
VPBank’s sustainable bonds, VPBIP2530, carry a five-year maturity and were issued through a private placement, totalling 1,500 bonds with a face value of $200,000 each.
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S&P upgrades Vietcombank from BB to BB+, highest among local banks
The upgrade reflects Vietcombank’s improved financial strength, prudent risk management, and solid capital buffers.
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Four banks join IFC's Green Alliance to boost sustainable finance
The Alliance serves as a platform for banks committed to embedding sustainability in their strategies while financing the transition to low-carbon, resilient and inclusive economies.
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Which bank has the highest interest rate in early September 2025?
In early September 2025, savings interest rates of banks were fluctuating from 3 - 6.0%/year, but there was a strong differentiation between terms.
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S&P upgrades ratings of three banks, citing resilient economy
The agency raised Vietcombank to BB+, Techcombank to BB and Eximbank to BB-, with stable outlooks, while upgrading Việt Nam’s BICRA to group 8 from 9.
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Agribank Announcement: Updates to the preferential Credit Program for individual customers
Agribank (Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is pleased to inform our valued customers about adjustments to the Preferential Credit Program for individual clients, effective from August 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
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BIDV and HanaBank strengthen cooperation to promote Vietnam–Korea relations
On August 12, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, within the framework of the State visit to South Korea by General Secretary To Lam, the Vietnam–Korea Economic Forum was held under the theme “Cooperation for Developing Production Chains in the New Era!”.
