State Bank of Vietnam News and Monetary Policy Updates

  • Hlib Chabaniuk
  • 07.10.2026
Vietnam banks plan $7 billion capital raising as foreign access widens
Vietnam's rapid economic expansion is pushing banks to seek fresh capital through a wave of share sales that could total nearly $7 billion by the end of next year. The fundraising comes as the ...
  • Andrey Mastykin
  • 27.09.2026
Canada, Vietnam deepen strategic partnership to advance Indo-Pacific trade and security ties
Canada and Vietnam are moving to broaden their diplomatic and commercial relationship through a new strategic partnership announced after talks in Ottawa on September 26, 2026. The discussions ...
  • Oleg Tkachenko
  • 25.09.2026
Canada, Vietnam deepen trade talks as exports rise and ASEAN deal target nears
Canada and Vietnam are reinforcing trade ties as Ottawa pushes for broader commercial access in Southeast Asia. Canadian merchandise exports to Vietnam increased by 30.2% in 2025, while both sides ...
  • Mikhail Vnuchkov
  • 25.09.2026
SMBC weighs higher VPBank stake as Vietnam banking market draws foreign capital
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp is in advanced talks to raise its stake in Vietnam's VPBank, as both sides work toward a transaction they intend to complete this year. The planned increase ...