04-04-2011 08:47

Interest rate management has forced local lenders to break fundamental market rules to mobilise funds.

07-03-2011 07:30

Vietnam’s top banking official is ruling out raising reserve requirements suggested by local economists, but further monetary tightening is still needed.

30-12-2010 07:28

The consumer price index has penetrated double-digit territory, casting a dark shadow on the start of 2011.

21-12-2010 09:05

Moody’s downgrading of Vietnam’s government bonds means Vietnam will face mounting pressure to further tighten monetary policies and depreciate its currency.

15-11-2010 17:33

The market rate went on the rampage last week after authorities allowed the banking system to use market forces to set interest rates.

13-09-2010 06:00

The currency depreciation in mid-August was no little surprise to banking community, but a further depreciation could be on the cards.

31-08-2010 22:18

Following local lenders’ petitions, the State Bank might rethink applying strict banking  safety criteria.

19-07-2010 17:37

Credit growth has fallen off the pace in the year’s first half, but a possible acceleration is in the wings.

14-06-2010 18:09

Unprecedented credit market movements are making the banking sector nervous. According to the State Bank’s latest monthly report, outstanding loans expanded by 1.86 per cent in May, 2010.