Banking & Finance
Real estate credit reaches $196bln by end-June
Real estate loans accounting for 25.5% of total outstanding credit to the economy.
Business
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.
Vietnam Today
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.
Ministry consults on operational regulations for Vietnam’s IFC
Under the proposal, the center will include various types of members, such as banks, securities firms, insurance companies, investment funds, asset management firms, Fintech companies, and market infrastructure organizations.
Loan deal worth $1.1 bln signed for Quang Trach II LNG Plant
The loan is provided by a consortium of four state-owned commercial banks of Vietcombank, VietinBank, BIDV, and Agribank, with Vietcombank serving as the lead bank.
Conditions favorable for green finance
A significant amount of green capital has found its way to Vietnam as the country targets energy transition and green growth.
PM chairs first meeting of Steering Committee for IFC
The meeting reviewing plans to build, operate and develop the IFC in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Outstanding policy credit reaches $16.2 billion in 2025
The credit providing support for over 6.7 million poor households and other policy beneficiaries nationwide.
Vietnam ranks 5th in Asia in financial services: WB report
The country recording 80.32 points out of 100, according to the WB's Business Ready 2025 report.