After nine months of 2024, bad debt balances at banks continue to rise, potentially posing risks to the banking sector if control measures aren't implemented.
Net profits from the foreign exchange trading segment of many banks have gained positive results thanks to a strong USD/VNĐ exchange rate fluctuations this year.
Following the outcome of the United States presidential election, Vietnam's banking industry is expected to see indirect consequences in the near future.
Many analysts feel that commercial banks should divert loan flows to the mid-range and inexpensive sectors rather than the high-end segment.
The Fed is not the only central bank that has faced difficulties as a result of Donald Trump's victory.
We have spoken many times about how central banks, and particularly the Fed, seem to be basing policy on a more reactive response to the course of data than a proactive...
Many firms are hoping that commercial banks would charge off their debts and issue fresh loans to assist them regain production and business following the terrible...
While private joint stock commercial banks have increased capital significantly so far this year, the capital for State-owned commercial banks has remained stagnant.
In the past couple of days, we’ve heard Bank of Japan and Bank of England governors suggest that policy rates will likely head for “neutral” as policy is adjusted. The...
As many as 17 banks in Vietnam have announced programmes to support their customers who were affected by Typhoon Yagi.
Many banks have recently poured thousands of billions of Vietnamese dong into green projects.
In compliance with the provisions of the Law on Credit Institutions 2024, banks have made public the list of information on shareholders owning 1% or more of shares....
Bad debt in the Vietnamese banking industry is increasing, yet dealing with it remains tough and challenging.
Commercial banks have begun announcing rate cuts to improve access to consumer loans and prevent the use of
After a quiet July, credit in August 2024 showed signs of recovery. The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently adjusted the credit room to boost lending in the...
Modest and steady rate cuts from G10 central banks, particularly the Federal Reserve (FED), are likely to keep riskier assets like equities and emerging markets well...
Asset risks and profitability of Vietnamese banks remained broadly stable, but small banks faced more loan delinquencies and liquidity issues in the first half of 2024,...
Commercial banks are seeking to issue bonds to raise long-term capital while adhering to capital safety regulations set by the central bank.
Interest rates for VND-denominated for long term deposits at commercial banks have reached 7.4% per year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
Bad debt of banks continues to increase...
Small banks are more vulnerable to liquidity risks, with their liquid assets declining by 6% in the first half of 2024.
As central banks rev up their monetary policy easing cycles, thoughts will undoubtedly turn to the extent of rate cuts that we are likely to see over the cycle.
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