The State Bank of Vietnam has received applications from nine banks and businesses seeking licenses to produce gold bars, signaling a shift toward liberalizing the gold market under new government regulations.

At a press conference on December 29, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) explained that a surge in credit demand and seasonal factors have created significant pressure on the liquidity of the banking system.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is finalizing a draft decree to propose to the Government, aiming to introduce a 2% annual interest subsidy for loans supporting green, circular economy, and ESG-compliant projects.

Under a draft circular to replace Circular 32/2024/TT-NHNN, now open for public comment, many administrative procedures for establishing and relocating commercial bank branches and transaction offices will be significantly shortened.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued an urgent directive requiring credit institutions to implement relief measures for customers impacted by Typhoons No. 12 and 13 across central Vietnam.

Over the past time, the central bank has identified some 600,000 accounts showing suspicious activity. Through collaboration with banks, authorities warned nearly 300,000 customers and blocked transactions totaling around 1.5 trillion VND.

The State Bank of Vietnam stated that the aim of building the Law on Deposit Insurance is to create a comprehensive and transparent legal framework that better protects depositors’ rights and maintains the stability of the credit institution system.

The SBV urged customers to adhere to legal guidelines and follow instructions from authorities and banks to protect their rights and interests, avoid fraud, and guard against malicious software attacks.

Global Finance has ranked Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong A+, the highest grade in its 2025 Central Banker Report Cards.

Vietnam's central bank has announced updated rules to liberalize gold import and production, aiming to diversify supply and enhance transparency in the domestic gold market.

The SBV is gathering public comments for draft decrees on the licensing and operation of banks, foreign exchange management, AML and anti-terrorist financing at the International Financial Centre.

New SBV policies cut reserve rates for key banks, releasing billions for lending and boosting stock performance.

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 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.

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

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,.

By June 2025, Vietnam's total credit had reached over 17.2 quadrillion VND (658.43 billion USD), up 9.9% from end-2024 and 19.32% year-on-year - the highest growth rate since 2023.

As credit dependency reaches 134% of GDP, concerns resurface over policy imbalances and macroeconomic stability.