Banking & Finance
Credit growth reaches 16.69% by September
Total outstanding credit reaching VND20.75 quadrillion ($789 billion) as of September 30, 2026.
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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.
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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.
Vietnam's securities accounts surpass 14.1 million
Domestic individual investors overwhelming the market with around 14 million accounts.
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%.
Expectations for more budget contributions from private sector
While the private sector makes a significant and growing contribution to State budget revenue, there remain many issues in need of attention.
Converting value of forests into capital
The forestry sector is increasingly well-positioned to profit handsomely from turning the carbon value of forests into financial resources.
Techcombank CEO tells AWS Cloud and AI Day Hanoi 2026: AI is no longer a tool but a new operating foundation
CEO Mr. Jens Lottner delivered a keynote address at the event on the bank’s AI-First strategy.
Disparate performance by Vietnam’s 28 listed banks
Vietnam’s 28 listed banks posted divergent results in a host of categories for the first half of 2026.