Vietnamese Gov’t forecasts CPI growth of up to 4.5% in 2025
With the goal of at least 8% GDP growth, the money supply in the economy will be significantly larger than in 2024. This will have an impact on price indices, particularly consumer prices.
15:51, 2025/02/24
Vietnam set to have digital banks within financial centers
Credit institutions headquartered in these financial centers will not be bound by restrictions on to foreign ownership or foreign investment conditions when providing services there or across borders.
14:30, 2025/02/15
Hanoi expands cashless parking pilot program
Hanoi is advancing its efforts to integrate technology into urban management by expanding the pilot program for cashless parking payments throughout the city.
16:58, 2025/02/11
Prime Minister urges banks to prioritize economic support over profits
One of the key priorities for the banking sector is to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they generate a large number of jobs and contribute significantly to the economy.
20:15, 2020/01/01
Foreign players net buy Vietnam shares for 3rd straight year
More than half of the overseas inflow came via ETFs.
17:52, 2020/01/01
Vietnam needs to consider more ambitious tax reform: WB
The declining trend in revenue collection is a source of concern as it has serious consequences for the fiscal policy conducted by the government, especially on its investment program.
13:01, 2020/01/01
External issues deemed biggest risk for Vietnam’s stock market in 2020
The biggest support for the market is expected to come from the consistent policy implementation by the government to stabilize macroeconomic factors and encourage domestic firms to develop.
11:05, 2020/01/01
Vietnam’s credit growth estimated at 13.7% in 2019
There has been a positive shift in the credit structure that provides strong support to economic growth, with a major part of outstanding loans channeled to priority fields.
17:36, 2019/12/31
Vietnam’s public debt trends down to 56.1% of GDP in 2019
Total capital expenditure in the 2016 – 2020 period would exceed the target of VND2,000 trillion (US$86.45 billion), accounting for 27 – 28% of total spending.
10:10, 2019/12/31
Vietnam’s top 10 economic events in 2019 (P.2)
This part reviews outstanding internal and external economic events of Vietnam in the past year.
16:04, 2019/12/30
Vietnam’s 4 state-run banks to qualify for Basel II in 2020
By the end of 2020, all commercial banks are required to meet Basel II standards, a condition for local lenders to expand their respective credit growth limit and increase registered capital.
15:55, 2019/12/30
Vietnam FX reserves set new record of US$80 billion
Compared to the end of 2016, Vietnam’s foreign exchange reserve to date has doubled.
11:22, 2019/12/30
New policies urged to remove roadblocks in privatizing Vietnam’s SOEs
Experts have pointed out a number of hindrances to SOE privatization, including weak corporate governance, valuation methods and restricted foreign ownership.
10:41, 2019/12/30
Fitch assigns ANZ Vietnam first-time 'BB' rating; outlook positive
ANZ Vietnam's Long-Term Foreign Currency IDR is capped at the Vietnamese Country Ceiling, which is ‘BB’ now.
13:28, 2019/12/29
Vietnam’s credit growth slows down amid strong GDP expansion
Vietnam’s economic growth continues to be driven by the resilient foreign sector and robust domestic consumption.
09:04, 2019/12/28
Many Vietnam commercial banks fail to meet listing plans
Under the prime minister’s plan on restructuring the stock market and the insurance market until 2020, with a vision towards 2025, all commercial banks are required to float shares before 2020.
18:25, 2019/12/27
Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2019 hits 7.02%: GSO
This is the second consecutive year that Vietnam’s economy expands over 7%, following a 10-year high GDP growth of 7.08% in 2018.
16:52, 2019/12/25
Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2019 estimated at top 7%: Gov’t
This would be a second consecutive year that Vietnam’s economy expands over 7%, while low inflation makes such economic growth more significant.
14:43, 2019/12/24
State firms make up 5% of total corporate loans in Vietnam
A major proportion of bank loans are provided for the business community, particularly the private sector and individuals.
01:50, 2019/12/24
Vietnam banks' capital to remain weak after Basel II delay: Fitch Ratings
Fitch analysts were upbeat about continued strong economic growth in Vietnam, which makes near-term stress unlikely and underpins their stable outlook for the banking sector.
00:57, 2019/12/24
Vietnam’s credit-to-GDP ratio on par with OECD countries
Such comparison suggests that the development of the banking sector may have been too rapid compared to the size of the economy.
20:09, 2019/12/23
Market cap of Vietnamese firms much smaller compared to regional peers
The number of small enterprises upgrading to mid-sized and from mid-sized to large ones is very low, while the capital accumulation process among private companies has not been up to standard.
16:30, 2019/12/21
PM blamed ministries for Moody’s negative action
Delay in paying government debts was due to the lack of seriousness of related government agencies in following the instruction of the prime minister.
15:21, 2019/12/20
Alibaba’s Ant Financial quietly acquires stake in Vietnamese e-wallet firm
Ant will not control more than 50% of eMonkey, but is expected to have significant influence and provide technical expertise to the e-wallet