Vietnam's banking sector sees record household deposits of over 10.3 million billion VND, while the State Bank tightens deposit rate supervision and urges rate cuts of 1-2% to support growth.
DHC reported Q1 2026 net profit up 80% YoY to 137 billion VND, driven by higher paper prices and packaging demand after 200 small paper mills shut down due to environmental standards.
The government approved the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2026-2030, targeting 95% of adults having bank accounts and at least 30% having savings deposits by 2030, along with expanding digital financial infrastructure.
The Prime Minister has assigned Deputy Prime Ministers to oversee and direct localities to achieve an economic growth target of over 10% in 2026 and beyond, with specific regional assignments.
HDBank increased its ownership in HD Securities (HDS) to 90%, making HDS a subsidiary. HDS plans an IPO in 2026 with ambitious revenue and profit targets.
The Ministry of Finance has withdrawn a proposal requiring banks and payment intermediaries to provide taxpayer account information to tax authorities, following feedback from the State Bank of Vietnam citing conflicts with data privacy laws and feasibility concerns.
Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a new mechanism to resolve legal bottlenecks for real estate projects, requiring businesses to update project issues on the 'System 45' by May 24. This aims to clear obstacles and unlock resources for economic growth.
The Ministry of Finance proposes that real estate transfer tax be calculated based on the contract price, but not lower than the regulated price, aiming to increase transparency and curb tax evasion.
HDBank completed increasing its ownership in HD Securities (HDS) to 90%, making HDS a subsidiary. HDS also completed a dividend stock distribution and a rights offering, raising its charter capital to nearly VND 10,961 billion.
A relative of the Vice Chairwoman of Thép Tiến Lên Group (TLH) was fined nearly 480 million VND for failing to report a planned sale of 2.4 million TLH shares. The stock is under warning on HOSE due to negative retained earnings.
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance proposes amending the Law on Support for Small and Medium Enterprises to allow digital assets, virtual assets, and intellectual property as collateral for loans, and mandates that state agencies allocate at least 20% of procurement budgets to SMEs.
The Ministry of Finance proposes allowing small and medium enterprises to use digital assets, virtual assets, and intellectual property as collateral for loans, aiming to improve credit access for startups and green businesses.
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade adjusts peak electricity hours to evening (17:30-22:30) starting late April, benefiting manufacturing firms but impacting service businesses like restaurants and hotels. EVNHCMC recommends shifting high-consumption activities to off-peak hours and investing in solar-plus-storage solutions.
The Ministry of Finance proposes to relax the criteria for defining small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by raising the average annual employee limit from 200 to 300 and the annual revenue cap from 300 billion VND to 400 billion VND. The draft also encourages credit institutions to accept diversified collateral including digital assets.
Dien May Xanh (DMX) has received approval for its IPO, offering over 179.5 million shares at 80,000 VND each, aiming to raise about 14,360 billion VND. The company, which contributes 80% of MWG's profit, reported strong Q1 2026 growth with revenue up 30% and net profit up 49% year-on-year.
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