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HSBC arranges $105 million green loan for EVNNPC's energy storage investment

The $105-million international syndicated green loan arranged by HSBC will assist the Vietnam Electricity's Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) in deploying energy storage systems at 70 existing substations, aiming to enhance load demand response capabilities and mitigate the risk of grid overload.

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A step up the capital ladder

Banking & Finance

At least 22 banks commit to cutting lending rates

Banking & Finance

Southeast Region attracts 35% of total bank lending

The region reporting outstanding loans of nearly VND6.8 quadrillion ($258 billion) by the end of September.

Investment

HCM City targets $19 billion in foreign investment in 2026

The city is prioritising high-quality FDI in finance, technology, digital transformation, the green economy, sustainable development and innovation.

HCM City disburses 41.2% of 2026 public investment capital

The southern city’s total public investment plan for 2026 stands at VND147.6 trillion ($5.6 billion).

August 17, 2026

Real estate credit reaches $196bln by end-June

Real estate loans accounting for 25.5% of total outstanding credit to the economy.

August 16, 2026

Crucial policy direction of the financial market reform

The development of infrastructure bonds has been included in Vietnam’s financial market reform agenda and are geared toward financing projects with long-term investment horizons.

August 15, 2026

Rethinking capital allocation

Simply mobilizing capital is no longer the name of the game in investment endeavors to support growth as how this capital is deployed becomes the more pressing issue.

August 15, 2026

Firms from Vietnam and Singapore partner to develop cross-border digital trust infrastructure

The partnership between PILA and TOTM Technologies aims to establish a trusted digital verification platform for cross-border transactions, helping promote digital trade, reduce verification costs and strengthen trust among businesses, financial institutions and regulators.

August 14, 2026

PM urges banks to direct credit toward growth-driving sectors

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chairing a meeting with the banking system to review monetary policy and credit activities during the first seven months of 2026.

August 14, 2026

Digital Biz

HSBC arranges $105 million green loan for EVNNPC's energy storage investment

A step up the capital ladder

At least 22 banks commit to cutting lending rates

Southeast Region attracts 35% of total bank lending

HCM City targets $19 billion in foreign investment in 2026

HCM City disburses 41.2% of 2026 public investment capital

Real estate credit reaches $196bln by end-June

Crucial policy direction of the financial market reform

Rethinking capital allocation

Firms from Vietnam and Singapore partner to develop cross-border digital trust infrastructure

PM urges banks to direct credit toward growth-driving sectors

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