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In the first nine months of 2025, the bank's pre-tax profit soared to VND 6,739 billion, a remarkable 1.5 times increase compared to the same period in 2024, surpassing its annual target by 104%.

In a split second before the transaction was finalized, the banking system detected anomalies linked to two sophisticated high-tech fraud cases. While the victims remained unaware of the trap, bank staff and the monitoring system swiftly intervened, halting the transfer of funds to the fraudsters' accounts.

In 2026, commercial banks will cap real estate lending at 13% of the previous year's credit growth in the property sector.

UOB is set to establish its bank headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City’s International Financial Center, housing 1,500 employees.

In 2026, commercial banks will cap real estate lending at no more than 13% of the previous year's credit growth in the property sector.

This morning, January 13th, Hanoi hosted the prestigious FChoice 2025 Awards Ceremony and the insightful seminar titled "Double-Digit Economic Growth Drivers and Investment Opportunities in 2026." The event brought together leading economic experts and prominent business representatives, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and strategies for the future.

By the end of 2025, Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (HOSE: NAB) reported robust business results, with credit growth reaching 18.2% and total assets nearing VND 420 trillion. The bank maintained a low non-performing loan ratio of 2.15% (1.93% pre-CIC), while its NPL coverage ratio surged to over 54%.

On January 12th, the State Bank of Vietnam continued its net liquidity withdrawal through the open market operations channel. This move led to a resurgence in short-term interbank VND interest rates, while the USD exchange rate experienced minor fluctuations.

During the week of January 5–12, 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) shifted to a net withdrawal of nearly VND 57 trillion from the open market. This reversal was driven by a significant volume of maturing obligations, coupled with a notable reduction in new injections.

Looking ahead to 2026, Ms. Nguyễn Thúy Hạnh, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, believes that a 15% credit growth rate, built upon the substantial outstanding loans of 2025, will be more than sufficient to support the economy. She emphasizes that this year's strategy focuses on steady disbursement, prioritizing capital for production and real estate projects that meet genuine demand, thereby effectively managing bad debt risks.