Credit financing

Deposit rates are expected to trend higher in early 2026 as banks compete for liquidity, raising funding costs and creating upward pressure on lending rates, including...

Escalating Middle East tensions are rattling global energy markets, but analysts say several stock groups could outperform even as broader indices face short-term...

Interest rates are forecast to remain elevated in 2025, with credit flows expected to steer towards productive industries and priority economic drivers.

As global capital becomes increasingly selective, issues such as market depth, liquidity, and governance standards are under closer watch from international investors.

As Vietnam accelerates its ambition to establish an international financial centre (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang, the national discourse has understandably...

In practice, sequencing and prioritisation are fundamental to the successful development of an international financial centre (IFC).

VNPAY and NAPAS sign cooperation agreement to develop payment technologies, expand cross-border QR payments, and support Vietnam’s digital payments.

Vietnam’s anticipated upgrade to a FTSE Secondary emerging market, together with steady FDI inflows and robust earnings, is likely to support its financial markets.

Cashless payment transactions in 2025 were worth around 28 times GDP, as digital payments surged across different channels.

Banks are setting ambitious 2026 targets, aiming for higher profits and faster credit expansion while preparing for stricter capital standards.

Vietnam’s corporate bond market is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by rising issuance, proactive debt management, and regulatory reforms.

A new multipartner initiative aims to redirect investment towards green finance and support the energy transition.

The rating for Vietnam’s secured long-term debt was raised to BBB-, equivalent to investment grade, one notch higher than the country’s long-term foreign-currency...

Canada has committed $81.43 million in development funding to support initiatives in Vietnam.

The new Law on Investment, which was approved by the National Assembly in December, focuses on increasing decentralisation, standardising authority and procedures, and...