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.
VET Exclusive Rising costs not customers Revenue increases in the food and beverage sector detailed in a recent report appear to stem from higher prices rather than growing demand.
VET Exclusive Broader access to purchasing power A recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum heard how Vietnam’s cross-border QR payment system is entering a new era of expansion.
Taking convenience a step further Participants at a recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum shared their thoughts on promoting cross-border QR code payments. October 08, 2026
Social housing loan interest rate set at 6.5% per annum, after six adjustments The initial scale of the social housing loan program was VND120 trillion (nearly $4.62 billion), with participation from four state-owned commercial banks. October 08, 2026
Broader access to purchasing power A recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum heard how Vietnam’s cross-border QR payment system is entering a new era of expansion. October 08, 2026
Vietnam's securities accounts surpass 14.1 million Domestic individual investors overwhelming the market with around 14 million accounts. October 08, 2026
Tax refunds exceeding VND149 trillion in 9 months Of the total refunded amount, value-added tax refunds for exported goods and services accounted for the largest proportion, accounting for 84%. October 07, 2026
SHB provides comprehensive finance for importers and exporters Bank offers an all-in-one financial solution to accompany enterprises throughout the transaction lifecycle. October 07, 2026