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Vietnam bank deposit rates hit 9%: Is the race to mobilize capital heating up again?

Banking - Fri, July 10, 2026 | 4:42 pm GTM+7

Vietnamese banks have largely kept publicly listed deposit rates unchanged, but many are quietly offering significantly higher returns to priority customers and large depositors as competition for funding intensifies amid robust credit growth.

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Vietnam's foreign exchange reserves near $87.6 bln, central bank proposes reforms

Vietnam's foreign exchange reserves stood at nearly $87.6 billion as of June 18, 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), as the central bank seeks public feedback on proposed amendments to regulations governing the country's foreign reserve management.

Banking - Thu, June 25, 2026 | 3:26 pm GTM+7

Vietnam grants special credit treatment for 18 key infrastructure projects

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has introduced a special lending mechanism for 18 major infrastructure and urban development projects proposed by Vingroup, Masterise Airport Infrastructure JSC and Sun Group, allowing banks to exclude loans to those projects from their credit growth calculations.

Banking - Wed, June 24, 2026 | 10:13 am GTM+7

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong acquires nearly 5% stake in LPBank after block trades

Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has become a major shareholder in Fortune Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank, or LPBank (HoSE: LPB), acquiring a 4.89% stake following a series of large block transactions, according to a shareholder disclosure released on Tuesday.

Banking - Tue, June 23, 2026 | 2:05 pm GTM+7

Vietnam raises cap on short-term funding for medium- and long-term lending to 40%

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will raise the maximum ratio of short-term funds that banks can use for medium- and long-term lending to 40% from July 1, easing a prudential limit that had been tightened over recent years.

Banking - Tue, June 23, 2026 | 9:18 am GTM+7

Vietnam's largest bank by assets BIDV appoints new chairman, CEO

Vietnam's state-controlled lender BIDV (HoSE: BID) has appointed CEO Le Ngoc Lam as chairman and named Hoang Viet Hung as its new CEO in a broader management reshuffle.

Banking - Sat, June 20, 2026 | 10:36 pm GTM+7

Vietnam central bank proposes easing limit on short-term funds for long-term lending

The State Bank of Vietnam has proposed raising the maximum ratio of short-term funding that commercial banks can use for medium- and long-term lending from 30% to 40%, marking a reversal of years of tightening aimed at reducing maturity mismatch risks.

Banking - Thu, June 18, 2026 | 11:16 am GTM+7

UOB Vietnam appoints Pham Hong Hai as deputy country CEO

Singapore's United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited on Monday appointed Pham Hong Hai, former CEO of HSBC Vietnam and later Vietnamese bank OCB, as deputy country CEO, effective immediately.

Banking - Mon, June 15, 2026 | 2:26 pm GTM+7

Shinhan Bank Vietnam launches AI translation desk, strengthening customer experience, digital innovation

Shinhan Bank Vietnam has officially launched AI Translation Desk, an AI-powered interpretation solution designed to help foreign customers communicate more easily while using banking services in Vietnam.

Banking - Mon, June 15, 2026 | 12:03 pm GTM+7

ACB shares hit 7-month high ahead of dividend record date

Shares of Ho Chi Minh City-headquartered Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) rose to their highest level in seven months as the lender prepares to finalize its shareholder list for a 2025 dividend payout and as the Au Lac shareholder group increases its stake in the bank.

Banking - Sun, June 7, 2026 | 10:12 am GTM+7

Banks regain lead in Vietnam's private placement bond market in May

Vietnamese banks regained their position as the largest issuers in the private placement bond market in May, as lenders sought to diversify funding sources, strengthen capital buffers,and meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.

Banking - Thu, June 4, 2026 | 9:15 am GTM+7

HSBC provides sustainability-linked trade facilities to Vietnam's leading modern grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh

HSBC Vietnam has provided short-term sustainability-linked trade facilities to Bach Hoa Xanh Trading JSC, one of Vietnam’s leading modern grocery chains owned by Mobile World Investment Corporation (HoSE: MWG).

Banking - Tue, June 2, 2026 | 3:09 pm GTM+7

Vietnam's central bank to publish FX purchase, reserve data from 2027

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has committed to publishing data on its foreign currency purchases and foreign exchange reserves starting in 2027, according to a joint statement issued by the Vietnamese central bank and the U.S. Treasury Department.

Banking - Tue, June 2, 2026 | 12:08 pm GTM+7

SHB charts path toward becoming next-generation national-scale bank

Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) is positioning itself as a “next-generation national-scale bank,” a strategy that reflects its ambition to expand beyond traditional banking and play a broader role in Vietnam’s economic development.

Banking - Fri, May 29, 2026 | 7:50 pm GTM+7

Vietnam’s mid-sized lender OCB names tech veteran Chris Shayan acting CEO

Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (HoSE: OCB) has appointed foreign AI and financial technology expert Chris Shayan as its new acting CEO, effective June 1, 2026.

Banking - Fri, May 29, 2026 | 6:05 pm GTM+7

Deposit rates remain elevated: Where can savers get best returns?

Bank deposits are regaining appeal as an investment channel as deposit rates at some Vietnamese commercial banks have climbed to as high as 8-10% per year.

Banking - Thu, May 28, 2026 | 11:43 am GTM+7

Systemic liquidity pressure: Interest rates in Vietnam unlikely to fall further

Rising liquidity pressures are making it increasingly difficult for Vietnam’s deposit interest rates to decline further in 2026, with many commercial banks maintaining rates for 6-12 month deposits at around 6.5-7.8% per year.

Banking - Thu, May 21, 2026 | 8:00 am GTM+7

USD/VND exchange rate remains elevated

The USD/VND exchange rate remains under pressure as the State Bank of Vietnam on Wednesday raised the daily reference exchange rate to VND25,135 per U.S. dollar.

Banking - Wed, May 20, 2026 | 1:07 pm GTM+7

Standard Chartered sets out sustainable growth plan, targeting 18% return on tangible equity in 2030

Standard Chartered says it plans to invest ahead of long-term trends to maintain strong growth, boost productivity, further improve the quality of earnings, and maximize its competitive advantages.

Banking - Wed, May 20, 2026 | 9:43 am GTM+7

Rising inflation pressure poses challenge for Vietnam’s monetary policy

Vietnam’s central bank is facing mounting pressure to balance economic growth and inflation control as rising global prices, exchange rate risks and the prospect of a return to trade deficits complicate monetary policy management.

Banking - Tue, May 12, 2026 | 10:44 am GTM+7