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State Bank issues emergency directive to aid storm-ravaged regions

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.

SBV cleans 154 million accounts, blocks $56.9 million in suspicious transactions

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.

Legal gaps kept deposit insurance fund of nearly VND100,000 billion idle

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.

Vietnam’s central bank confirms credit data incident at CIC

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.

SBV Governor Nguyen Thi Hong rated A+ by Global Finance

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.

Central bank mandates licensed outlets for gold trading

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.

SBV tightens reins as new financial hub eyes clean money flow

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 central bank rules pump billions into Vietnam's stock market

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

Credit boom in real estate and stocks raises red flags, central bank responds

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

State Bank of Vietnam pushes rate cuts as economy grows 7.5%

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

SBV raises 2025 credit growth quota to support economic expansion

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.

Vietnam audit reveals financial sector’s cracks: Bad debts and poor returns

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

Central bank to assess compliance of banks in risk management

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,.

Central bank rolls out measures to support economic growth

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.

Vietnam’s economy echoes past risks amid soaring credit ratio

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

SBV Governor calls for overhaul of FDI attraction strategy

At a Q&A session of the 15th National Assembly’s 9th session on June 19 morning, Hong cleared up several topics related to growth drivers and outlined solutions to ensure both high and sustainable growth.

Vietnam’s central bank warns of gold price speculation amid widening gap

State Bank of Vietnam sees SJC domestic gold prices climb against global trends, possibly due to profiteering.

State bank launches tool to facilitate green finance

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 21 launched the Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESMS) Handbook in Credit Granting Activities.

SBV governor: Supply bottlenecks, speculation driving gold price gap

According to the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, the sharp rise in domestic SJC gold bar prices - outpacing global gold price increases since early April - is largely due to market expectations of further gains and limited gold bar supply.

Vietnam expands forestry and fisheries loan package to $4 billion

The State Bank of Vietnam increases the preferential loan program to support agriculture, forestry, and fisheries to nearly $4 billion.