The State Bank of Vietnam’s Regional Branch No. 2 said banking capital has been channelled mainly into priority sectors, production and business activities, and key programmes, contributing to market stability and supporting the city’s economic recovery and growth.
The sharp decline in the poverty rate and the gradual improvement in the livelihoods of ethnic communities reflect decisive leadership, management, and the strong involvement of the entire political system, particularly the synergy created by various organisations, businesses, and social policy credit.
Over the past period, the Government has taken strong and comprehensive actions, achieving significant progress in many areas. Numerous tasks have been completed with results described as “highly commendable,” while some issues have seen initial improvements and others require continued attention in the coming time.
Resolution 42, enacted in 2017 to pilot bad debt settlement for credit institutions, was introduced in response to a sharp rise in non-performing loans (NPLs). It empowered credit institutions to seize and liquidate collateral assets, expediting debt recovery. After more than six years of implementation, the resolution delivered certain results but expired last year.
Notable topics include cross-border knowledge sharing, international supply chains, and the innovation ecosystem; ESG controversies and the seven sins of banking; and a policy roundtable on the rise of shadow banking and financial stability.
Vietnam’s trade with Cambodia has grown consistently. In 2024, land border trade reached 7.26 billion USD, up 18.2% year-on-year. In the first seven months of 2025, it stood at 5.17 billion USD, rising 16.9%.
According to the ministry, in recent days some individuals have exploited public attention on the CIC case to spread false claims of “data leaks” at other agencies and organisations.
From September 15, commercial banks and foreign bank branches must maintain a minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 8%, including at least 4.5% in Tier 1 core capital and 6% in Tier 1 capital.
HCM City will begin construction of a long-planned international financial centre (IFC) in September, part of Vietnam’s push to position itself as a regional financial hub alongside Singapore and Hong Kong
Indonesia ranks as the world's sixth-largest gold reserve holder, producing an estimated 160 to 200 tonnes annually, mainly through major state-owned enterprises. Despite this, much of the mined gold is held or traded abroad. In 2024 alone, Indonesia exported gold worth 5.4 billion USD while reimporting 2.6 billion USD worth of the metal.
Relevant authorities are requested to swiftly implement measures to encourage non-cash transactions, enhance direction and guidance, and conduct widespread communication campaigns to promote cashless payments.
Credit growth for agriculture and rural development in Vietnam rose 5.31% in the first half of 2025, representing 23.16% of total loans, easing the sector’s long-standing capital shortage.
Under the Poliburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam aims to be among the top three ASEAN countries and the top 50 globally in AI development by 2030.
The seven important laws adopted at the NA meeting covers science and technology, atomic energy, rail transport, banking regulation, mass organisations, military defence, and criminal procedure.
Leveraging AI in producing sustainability information may enhance efficiency, accuracy and also strategic decision making, a banking and finance forum has been told.
As of March 2025, 58 credit institutions in Vietnam had outstanding green loans, a sharp increase from 15 in 2017. The average growth rate of outstanding green loans in the 2017-2024 period reached over 21% per year, higher than the growth rate of outstanding loans for the economy.
The Party chief stated that Vietnam wants to invest in oil fields in Azerbaijan and continue importing petroleum products for its refineries, and liquefied gas for its power plants.
According to statistics from Yuanta, market-wide revenue and post-tax profit rose by approximately 20.1% and 50.8% year-on-year, respectively, buoyed by the low comparative base of 2024.
Experts explored the root causes behind both the successes and failures of Vietnam’s bank restructuring efforts, while proposing practical measures to enhance their effectiveness going forward at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11.
Experts said a large portion of this influx of cash will likely flow into promising investment avenues like real estate and securities, especially given the current volatility in the gold market.