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.
Vietnam’s 2026 credit expansion projected at $106 bln, down $7 bln YoY
The central bank has instructed credit institutions to strictly control credit expansion in high-risk areas, particularly the real estate sector, throughout 2026.
Banking sector dominates corporate bond market in 2025
The sector's total bond issuance estimated at VND397.5 trillion ($15.1 billion).
Vietnam International Financial Center launched in Da Nang
The centre will serve as a controlled testing ground for new financial models and pioneer the deployment and expansion of digital asset products, digital payments, specialised trading platforms and exchanges.
Vietnam venture capital investment declines for fifth consecutive year
The majority of resources are being funneled into later-stage funding rounds, typically ranging from $5 million to $10 million.
100% State capital ownership proposed for some sectors of securities market
The proposal aims to ensure market stability, protect investor rights, and support the development of the securities market.
Banks to tighten collateral and credit rating criteria
Risk management criteria, particularly the requirements for "collateral" and "minimum credit rating," are expected to be slightly tightened.