This is a brief rundown of what is being reported today in Vietnam’s state-approved media and some others.
It compiles coverage from official outlets like Dan Tri, Tuoi Tre, and VN Express, highlighting the narratives currently shaping the country’s economic, financial, and business news landscape.
SBV to push for lower interest rates
The Investor is reporting that Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha of the State Bank of Vietnam has said the central bank will continue easing interest rates to support growth. View source→
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SBV ready to intervene in Forex market
Bloomberg is reporting that Pham Chi Quang, head of monetary policy at the State Bank of Vietnam, has said the central bank is ready to intervene to stabilise the dong. View source→
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SBV considers credit growth target cut
VN Economy is reporting that Pham Chi Quang Director of the Monetary Policy Department at the State Bank of Vietnam has said the central bank may cut its 15 per cent credit growth target if risks rise.
Quang said authorities are prepared to adjust targets downward amid global volatility and inflation pressures linked to energy markets. View source→
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Credit growth Q1
Doanh Nhan Vietnam is reporting that Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Thanh Ha has said Vietnam’s credit growth reached 3.18 per cent by March 31, with outstanding loans exceeding VND19.18 quadrillion (US$728 billion). View source→
Ed.’s notes: Approximately VND 590 trillion (US$22.4 billion) in additional credit in Q1 versus about US$10.1 billion in GDP growth = roughly US$2.2 of credit for each US$1 of output growth.
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US firm approved for wind power site survey
Renewables Now is reporting that the US-based Pacifico Energy has received approval from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to conduct site surveys for a 500 MW offshore wind project off Ho Chi Minh City.
The licence allows seabed assessments in Ba Ria Vung Tau, marking one of the first approvals granted to a foreign developer in Vietnam’s offshore wind sector, the article says. View source→
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Airports corporation preparing relief package
Aviation Week is reporting that the Airports Corporation of Vietnam has said it is preparing a relief package for airlines as fuel shortages and rising costs disrupt operations.
Measures may include discounts on aeronautical charges, with domestic flights to secondary airports already cancelled due to supply constraints, the article says. View source→
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11 applications to import gold
Vietnamnet is reporting that, Dao Xuan Tuan, Director of the Foreign Exchange Management Department at the State Bank of Vietnam has said 11 firms have applied to produce gold bars and import raw gold.
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Ed.’s notes: No mention of when import licenses / approvals might be granted.
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Secured lending jumps at payday loan maker
Tuoi Tre is reporting that payday lender F88 has reported 31,883 cars and 356,146 motorbikes were pledged as collateral in 2025, reflecting sharp growth in secured lending demand.
F88 said car collateral rose 2.4 times year on year, while total revenue reached VND3.105 trillion (US$117.9 million) and pre-tax profit exceeded VND907 billion (US$34.4 million). View source→
Ed.’s notes: Could be indicative of wider economic challenges, but could also just reflect better access to payday loans.
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New petrol price calculation proposal
Vietnamnet is reporting that the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed allowing fuel traders to set retail and wholesale petrol prices under a draft decree.
The draft outlines a pricing formula including purchase cost, business expenses, profit and taxes, with profit determined by traders.
Retail prices within distribution systems cannot exceed levels set by suppliers, while independent retailers can set prices under market rules.
The ministry would retain authority to intervene and stabilise prices during abnormal market volatility or emergencies. View source→
Ed.’s notes: This sounds complicated.
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36 customs procedures abolished
Vietnam News is reporting that the Ministry of Industry and Trade has said it will streamline import and export procedures from May 1.
Through Decision 771, it will abolish 36 procedures, focusing on simplifying certificates of origin across major free trade agreements and enabling self-certification within ASEAN. View source→
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Stock market Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,775.65, up 16.69 points or 0.95 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,451.54 billion or US$890.00 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$5.84 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Read the full article →
Exchange rates Tuesday
On April 14, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Read the full article →
Garment and textile exports March
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,156 million in March, up from US$2,426 million in February, a change of 30.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup
In yesterday’s Vietnam news: Business calls for lower interest rates, Dung Quat crude supply 90 percent capacity to end-July, APEC 2027 power supply delays, Delivery fee activity, LPG cylinder prices cut, State bank deputy director warning credit / deposits mismatch, Chinese car factory nearing completion, THACO car to real estate earnings shift, Red tape cut ordered, Vietnam Inflation Outlook April 2026: Fuel Crisis Impacts Begin to Show, Stock market Monday, Exchange rates Monday, LPG imports March, Fertiliser imports March, Coal imports March, Crude oil imports March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more. Read the full article →