banking and finance
The Banking & Finance category covers the latest trends, regulatory updates, and market developments in the financial sector. It explores banking operations, monetary policy, interest rates, foreign exchange, and investment flows, providing insights into capital markets, digital banking, lending trends, and financial regulations. This section also examines economic stability, fintech innovations, and foreign direct investment (FDI) in financial services, helping businesses, investors, and policymakers navigate the evolving financial landscape.
State Bank of Vietnam to exclude some major projects from credit growth limits
This seems to be a part of a trend where lending goals running up against risk-mitigating regulations are not forcing a rethink of those goals, but rather the regulations holding them back. A trend that could have significant economic implications.
Vietnam Central Bank Proposes Increase Short-Term Funds Available For Long-Term Loans
This feeds into the narrative that policymakers are trading off higher growth today in exchange for more financial risk tomorrow.
Vietnam Raises US$302.8 million in June 10 Government Bond Auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 7.98 trillion (approximately US$302.8 million) through a government bond auction on June 10, representing 46.9 percent of the VND 17 trillion (US$645.2 million) offered across five tenors, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam Government Bond Auction Sees Weak Demand as Yields Continue to Rise
Vietnam’s latest government bond auction attracted limited investor demand, with only 7.9 percent of the VND 17 trillion (US$645 million) on offer successfully sold as yields continued to edge higher, according to the latest release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam Government Bonds: Yields Rise as Demand Weakens at May 27 Auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 11,430 billion (about US$434 million) at its May 27 government bond auction, with weak demand again evident across longer-dated tenors as yields continued to edge higher, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam raises US$343 million in government bond auction amid weak long-term demand
Government bond yields in Vietnam continued to edge higher on May 20 as demand remained concentrated in shorter tenors, while appetite for longer-dated debt stayed weak, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam government raises VND 7.65 trillion (US$290.3 million) in May 13 bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 7.65 trillion (US$290.3 million) in government bond auctions on May 13, with demand concentrated in shorter tenors as longer-dated bonds saw limited investor appetite, according to data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam raises VND 10.4 trillion (US$395 million) in April 22 bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 10,400 billion (US$395 million) in its April 22 bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 5-year, 10-year and 15-year tenors, according to the latest release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam raises US$352 million in April 15 government bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury of Vietnam raised VND 9,280 billion (US$352 million) in its April 15 government bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 10-year tenor, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam sells only 10-year bonds in April 8 auction as other tenors see no uptake
Vietnam’s State Treasury on April 8 auctioned VND13,500 billion (US$512.33 million) in government bonds across 5-year, 10-year, 15-year and 20-year tenors, but only 10-year bonds were sold, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam government bond auction March 25 raises US$188 million / 37% subscribed
Vietnam government bond auction on March 25 raised VND 4,950 billion (US$188 million), with the sale just 37 percent subscribed, according to the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam corporate bond issuance slows in February as VND 194 trillion (US$7.37 billion) maturity wall looms in 2026
Vietnam’s corporate bond issuance remained subdued in February, while a large volume of debt is still set to mature later this year, according to data compiled by the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam government bond auction March 11 / VND 560 billion sold (~5% of offering)
Vietnam’s State Treasury sold VND 560 billion (US$21.3 million) worth of government bonds at an auction held on March 11, 2026, far below the VND 13,500 billion (US$512.3 million) offered, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Banking in Vietnam 2026: Account Ownership, Credit to the Economy & Key Players
Banking in Vietnam is evolving and in many ways putting banking in Vietnam at the forefront of consumer banking product development. That said, the banking industry in Vietnam is among the most heavily regulated sectors. Not only that, core tenets of international banking often do not apply in this rapidly developing nation. With this in mind, it is fairly safe to say that, when it comes to banking in Vietnam, the country is carving out a unique path of its own.
Vietnam Financial Sector 2026: Rankings, Products & Future
Vietnam’s financial sector has become a dynamic part of the nation’s economy, but despite its rapid development, it remains relatively small. That said, over the last decade, banking, insurance, bonds, and stocks have all seen significant growth.
Insurance in Vietnam 2026: Growth, Key Players & Regulations
Vietnam’s insurance industry has grown rapidly in recent years. As incomes have risen and Vietnam’s middle class has begun to accumulate valuable assets, the need for insurance has become readily apparent. This rapid rise of insurance products in Vietnam, is also partially attributable to several types of insurance being compulsory by law. This includes for motor vehicle owners and businesses in the construction sector.
The Vietnam Stock Exchange 2026: Regulations, Indexes, Development
Stock trading in Vietnam is a relatively new phenomenon. As a result, there are only a few products, with trading on Vietnam’s key stock exchanges generally limited to the basic buying and selling of stocks and bonds. That said, reforms are being passed frequently and Vietnam’s key stock exchanges are slowly moving to be more in line with international stock market standards.
Interview: Vietnam’s Digital Asset Exchange Plans with Founder of Coin89, Thanh Le
Thanh Le, founder of Coin98, discusses Vietnam’s evolving digital asset regulations and how Coin98 is repositioning amid tighter oversight.
Vietnam government bond auction Wednesday sees limited uptake, 10-year yield holds at 4 percent
The State Treasury of Vietnam held a government bond auction on January 14, offering VND 12,500 billion (about US$0.47 billion) across four tenors, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam bond market sees strong year-end issuance / active secondary trading in December 2025
Vietnam’s bond market recorded heavy issuance and active secondary trading in December 2025, led by government bonds and a recovery in corporate bond activity, according to the Vietnam Bond Market Association monthly report.
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