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Banks take cautious strategic approach amid ongoing global challenges

Banks take cautious strategic approach amid ongoing global challenges

Although outstanding loans to US-exporting customers are low, joint-stock banks remain cautious about possible indirect effects from US tariffs on Vietnamese goods, SSI Research says.
Transferred weak banks under restructuring

Transferred weak banks under restructuring

Military Bank and Vietcombank, which took over struggling Oceanbank and CBBank late last year, have begun restoring the weak banks.
Vietnamese banks promote development of global strong brands

Vietnamese banks promote development of global strong brands

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will require Vietnamese banks to develop systematic and long-term brand strategies to establish regional and globally-strong banking brands.
Many banks prioritise seeking foreign strategic investors

Many banks prioritise seeking foreign strategic investors

During this year''s AGM season, many banks'' boards and shareholders showed strong interest in securing foreign strategic partners.
Banks meet Q1 2025 profit plans

Banks meet Q1 2025 profit plans

Bank profits increased in the first quarter of this year, largely due to improved credit.
Digital assets, carbon credits expected to be collateral in bank loans

Digital assets, carbon credits expected to be collateral in bank loans

Currently, the assets are not yet recognised by Vietnamese law as collateral in bank credit activities, while current regulations mainly apply to tangible assets or traditional financial assets.
Three important financial policies to take effect in May

Three important financial policies to take effect in May

From May 18, foreign investors can only buy treasury shares if the shares were purchased by Vietnamese credit institutions before January 1, 2021.
Less attractive rates cause savings withdrawals in favour of other investment channels

Less attractive rates cause savings withdrawals in favour of other investment channels

Savings seem to no longer be a top priority for many people, making it difficult for banks to raise medium- and long-term capital.
NIM reduction forces banks to increase non-interest income, cut costs

NIM reduction forces banks to increase non-interest income, cut costs

To support the Government''s economic growth target of eight per cent or more in 2025, more than 20 commercial banks in Việt Nam have implemented the request to reduce deposit interest rates in parallel with launching many low-interest credit packages.
Complete legal framework needed to settle bad debts

Complete legal framework needed to settle bad debts

Despite efforts of banks in dealing with bad debts, the debts increased by about VNĐ34 trillion in the first two months of 2025, while only about VNĐ15 trillion of the debts were settled by banks through risk provisions.
Banks to provide 19.5b preferential credit package for infrastructure, digital technology businesses

Banks to provide $19.5b preferential credit package for infrastructure, digital technology businesses

The commercial banks said they will participate in the package to show the proactiveness and determination of the sector in supporting businesses and promoting economic growth.
Bank credit needs to flow into real estate segments with higher demand

Bank credit needs to flow into real estate segments with higher demand

Data from the rating agency FiinRatings showed that credit growth for the whole economy was 15.08 per cent last year, while credit growth for real estate developers was up to 28.5 per cent, four times higher than credit for home...
Positive credit helps drive economic growth

Positive credit helps drive economic growth

As of March 20, outstanding loans reached nearly VNĐ15.93 quadrillion, up 1.98 per cent compared to the end of 2024 and up 17.60 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
Profits, dividends, capital increases and bad debts on agendas of 2025 banking AGMs

Profits, dividends, capital increases and bad debts on agendas of 2025 banking AGMs

In a discussion with shareholders, VIB Chairman Đặng Khắc Vỹ said that bad debt handling is one of the ‘hot’ issues of the entire banking industry.
SMEs need credit guarantee, tax, IT development supports

SMEs need credit guarantee, tax, IT development supports

The proportion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accessing financial resources through the banking system and other formal sources accounts for only 25 per cent.