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Accumulating equity capital through retaining profits to distribute stock dividends is becoming the dominant trend.
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Moody's Ratings on May 5 stated the ratings of six Vietnamese banks and changed their outlook to positive from stable.
Banks propose generous dividends but some remain cautious on payouts
Vietnam's banking sector is seeing a wave of generous dividend payouts, though some lenders remain cautious, retaining earnings to strengthen balance sheets amid economic uncertainties.
Banks post Q1 gains amid sharpening profit divide
Vietnam’s banks delivered solid first-quarter 2026 profits, yet rising funding costs, margin pressure and asset quality risks are driving a widening gap in performance between lenders.
Bank brand rankings 2025: Vietcombank retains top spot as competition intensifies
The 2025 landscape suggests that the banking sector is entering a more competitive phase.
Banks cut rates following SBV’s call
Vietcombank also cut rates by 0.5 percentage points for 24-month deposits, bringing its highest rate down to 6 per cent.
Private banks set ambitious profit, dividend payout targets in 2026
Many private banks are setting high profit growth of 15-35 per cent and dividend payouts of 20-25 per cent in 2026.
Banks expand financial ecosystems to unlock new growth drivers
Banks are expanding into insurance, securities, digital assets and fund management to drive growth, but stronger risk governance will be crucial to ensure system stability.
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.
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.
Banks accelerate deposit mobilization, interest rates rise to new levels
Entering March 2026, the deposit market continues to witness a wave of interest rate adjustments at many commercial banks.
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.
Reduction in mandatory reserve ratio helps banks’ liquidity, lending
Việt Nam’s largest banks prepare for a 50% reserve cut, freeing liquidity, boosting lending capacity, and supporting business, payments, and investment amid tight interbank conditions.
Mastercard, Shopee Vietnam announce strategic collaboration with the launch of VPBank S Rewards Mastercard Card
Mastercard and Shopee Vietnam, on February 4, announced a five-year strategic collaboration, marked by the launch of the VPBank S Rewards Mastercard card, Mastercard’s first card linked to Shopee in Việt Nam.
