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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.

1. Deposit Interest Rates

For Vietnamese Dong (VND) deposits, average interest rates varied significantly by term:

  • Short-Term Savings: Demand and terms under one month saw rates of 0,1%-0.2% per annum. Deposits from one month to under six months offered 3.8% to 4.5% per annum.
  • Mid-Term: For terms between six months and 12 months, rates averaged 4.7% to 5.9% per annum.
  • Longer-Term: Deposits from 12 months up to 24 months provided 5.0% to 6.4% per annum, while those exceeding 24 months reached 6.8% per annum.

Notably, US Dollar (USD) deposits continued to yield 0% per annum for both individual and organizational accounts.

2. Lending Interest Rates

  • VND Lending: The average lending interest rates for both new loans and outstanding balances in VND fell within the range of 6.7% to 9.0% per annum. A significant point to note is the favorable rate for short-term loans to priority sectors and areas, which averaged 3.9% per annum. This figure is lower than the 4% per annum maximum set by the State Bank of Vietnam.
  • USD Lending: For US Dollar-denominated loans, the average lending interest rates for new and existing facilities were between 4.0% and 5.0% per annum.

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