There is quite a contrast between the response of the Federal Reserve to the surge in energy prices and that of most other central banks.
Experts forecast that persistently high interest rates, coupled with rising household leverage, will increase the risk of deterioration in banks’ asset quality.
In the banking and financial sector, data has become the “lifeblood” of the economy. From digitalised processes to digital-creation banking models, every activity...
MBS believes the Circular 08/2026/TT-NHNN will expand the lending headroom of state-owned banks, given that they currently hold around 99% of total State Treasury...
Amid rising risks from global monetary policy shifts, Circular 08/2026/TT-NHNN is being viewed as a “regulatory valve” that could help the banking system maintain...
The strongest bright spot of the market in the first quarter of 2026 came from the earnings season. The strong growth momentum in the opening quarter has raised...
As per the directives issued by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), a substantial number of commercial banks implemented reductions in deposit interest rates over the past...
Providing bank loans to the real estate sector through a classification-based lending approach could help limit risks and improve loan quality.
Following a meeting with the State Bank of Viet Nam, commercial banks moved almost immediately to cut deposit interest rates.
The FX market has numerous factors to focus on this week: the Middle East conflict, a tide of central bank rate decisions, and earnings releases from major US tech...
This week sees monetary policy meetings at all the major central banks: the Fed, ECB, BoJ and BoE. None are expected to move rates now. How these meetings impact the US...
It seems clear that most G10 central banks will avoid rushing to hike rates even as inflation surges on account of higher energy prices. But just because they stall now...
Many joint stock banks are forecast to face liquidity pressure. Will bank profits be affected in 2026?
The consensus move by the banking system to lower interest rates is expected to create fresh momentum for businesses and the real estate market at a time when...
In 1Q26, MBS estimated that earnings across the overall market would post strong yoy growth of approximately 25%. However, this growth is unlikely to be broad-based,...
In recent years, the Vietnamese banking industry has witnessed a strong transformation, from digitising individual business processes to building a comprehensive,...
Unsurprisingly, the surge in energy prices last week has led to a sharp reassessment of the G10 monetary policy outlook. Inflation will undoubtedly rise, if only...
Vietnam Export Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank, HoSE: EIB) has relocated its headquarters from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, marking a significant turning...
The domestic interest rate market during the Lunar New Year (Tet) recorded a number of notable developments: interbank rates experienced sharp fluctuations at times,...
After surging 41% in 2025, the VN-Index extended its rally into early January, reaching a record high of 1,902.9 points on January 13 (6.6% compared to end-2025).
Monetary policy headroom remains in place in the early months of 2026. However, growing divergence in liquidity conditions and capital costs is forcing businesses and...
In 2025, the USD/VND exchange rate rose by around 3.2%, remaining within the band set by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). However, when viewed in a broader context,...
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