Vietnam’s banking sector closed 2025 with nearly VND1 quadrillion (US$40 billion) in charter capital, reshuffling the rankings at the top.

Eight Vietnamese banks have reached total assets of at least VND1 quadrillion (US$40 billion), marking a new milestone for the sector, with three private lenders entering the group for the first time.

This year’s sudden spike in overnight rates on the interbank market to around 17 percent per year in a single session startled many observers.

Staging fake “transaction offices” is a new scam tactic, fooling even tech-savvy people if they let their guard down.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has moved to tighten oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking sector, requiring lenders and e-wallet providers to notify customers in advance when AI systems are used to interact directly with them.

Rising deposit interest rates have pushed up lending rates at many banks as lenders seek to avoid shrinking profit margins.

Three prominent banking executives - the chairman of ACB, the CEO of TPBank and the chairman of BaoViet Bank - share the zodiac sign of the Horse.

As SMEs play an increasingly vital role in the economy, banks are placing them at the center of credit growth strategies, rolling out tailored solutions to support businesses operating on tight cash flow.

Fifteen out of 28 domestic commercial banks that have published their fourth-quarter 2025 financial statements reported a decline in workforce compared to the end of 2024, highlighting a significant reshuffle in the banking sector.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on January 30 jointly launched a 2 million USD initiative on green banking capacity development, aiming to help Vietnam scale up green and climate finance.

After several consecutive years of losses, all four Vietnamese banks under mandatory transfer - GPBank, Vikki Bank, VCBNeo, and MBV - have now reported profits for the year 2025, as confirmed by their respective parent institutions.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued a decision promulgating an implementation plan for Government Decree No. 368/2025/ND-CP on the provision of Mobile Money services.

The banking industry's digital evolution has transcended basic workflow automation and IT modernisation, pivoting toward a robust ecosystem of digital data and identity infrastructure.

The State Bank of Vietnam has officially refuted misleading information circulating on social media regarding the status of banknotes valued from 1,000 to 5,000 VND (approximately 0.04 to 0.20 USD).

Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has just released an updated list of shareholders holding 1% or more of its charter capital, revealing the addition of a notable new foreign stakeholder.

Experts urge businesses to improve transparency and planning to access bank loans under Vietnam’s adjusted credit policy.

As Vietcombank, BIDV, and MB delivered impressive year-end results, Sacombank stood out for the wrong reasons - reporting just 52% of its planned profit.

HDBank has successfully completed its 100 million USD international green bond initiative in 2025 with the issuance of a second tranche worth 50 million USD to the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment.

Demand for medium- and long-term capital for national key projects is very large, putting pressure on the credit institution system while increasing risks because capital for lending mainly comes from short-term deposits.