Cashless payments are growing at an impressive rate, averaging 30–40% annually. Vietnam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of 295.2 quadrillion VND (11.26 trillion USD), or 26 times of its GDP.

Vietnam’s central bank clarifies concerns over capital inflows into real estate and stocks as credit growth hits double digits.

The central bank called on credit organisations to cut costs and profits to lower lending rates further, supporting households and firms.

The first half of 2025 has revealed an impressive earnings landscape among listed enterprises, marked by the continued dominance of banks and the remarkable rise of select real estate players.

Major new policies take effect this August, reshaping how state-owned banks and enterprises manage capital and launching Vietnam’s own carbon trading platform.

Vietnam’s top four state-owned banks all saw rising profits, but only Agribank cut bad debt while VietinBank made a bold move with massive staff cuts.

Seven banks now offer average monthly salaries over 40 million VND, reflecting a new era of employee compensation in the banking sector.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on Thursday announced that it has raised the credit growth target for commercial banks to support economic growth amid controlled inflation, in line with the Government’s directives.

Relevant authorities are requested to swiftly implement measures to encourage non-cash transactions, enhance direction and guidance, and conduct widespread communication campaigns to promote cashless payments.

Multiple banks temporarily close branches in Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, and other provinces due to storm impact.

The State Audit of Vietnam has released its consolidated 2024 report, spotlighting multiple irregularities and inefficiencies across financial and banking institutions.

A strong first half for Vietnamese banks with NCB’s remarkable growth and steady advances from state-run lenders.

The Vietnamese government is determined to achieve a GDP growth rate of 8% or higher this year, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the near future. Bank credit remains a vital channel for capital flow in this drive.

Vietnam’s credit conditions will remain stable in the second half of 2025, supported by proactive fiscal measures and ongoing institutional reforms, according to analysts of the Vietnam Investors Service (VIS) Rating, an affiliate of Moody’s.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will deploy monitoring measures and tools to assess the compliance of commercial banks in implementing requirements related to risk management, especially compliance with Basel III international banking standards,.

More than 86 million bank accounts that have not been biometrically authenticated or have been 'frozen' for a long time will be deleted starting September 1 to prevent fraud and cybercrime.

Vietnam’s banks face a looming tech talent crunch as demand for AI and fintech skills soars.

The small-sized banking group is expected to have the strongest growth rate of up to 35% thanks to boosting real estate credit from a low base and starting to accelerate bad debt handling.

Around 97 percent of small and micro enterprises in the past could not access unsecured bank loans, but now banks are using AI to approve loan proposals more quickly.