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Continued resilience of Vietnam's economy
Economic performance in the first five months of 2026 was solid overall though certain concerns are emerging.
Banking & Finance
ADB plans $4.6bln financing package for Vietnam through 2029
The Asian Development Bank plans to support Vietnam with a portfolio of 27 projects worth approximately $4.6 billion through 2029.
Banking & Finance
Corporate bond issuance rises in May as real estate firms increase fundraising
Total corporate bond issuance in May reaching VND40.26 trillion ($1.53 billion), up 21.5% from the previous month.
Insurers raising stock investments
With low-interest rates on savings deposits reducing the financial income of insurance companies they are increasingly focusing on investing in stocks such as PVI, PGI, PTI, BIC, and BMI.
Young people eyeing stock market
According to FiinPro, gold and USD are no longer the prioritized investment channels for Vietnamese youngsters. Their money is primarily flowing into the stock market and is likely to remain there until next year.
ADB: Credit guarantees needed
The State needs to guarantee credit to help businesses access new capital sources, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), because many businesses require loans but do not meet conditions.
Credit demand to increase when pandemic under control
Once the pandemic is brought under control, credit demand will increase and it is likely that the State Bank of Vietnam will provide more credit space to commercial banks.
Debt restructuring and low interest rates supporting businesses
Bank debts restructured since January 23, 2020 now stand at some VND520 trillion ($22.9 billion). The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will continue to ask banks to reduce interest rates to help businesses overcome the difficulties from the pandemic.
HCMC opens online tax portal
The Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department has launched an electronic transaction portal - HCMTax - for the completion of tax obligations and procedures amid Covid-19.