VPBank (VPB) reduced deposit interest rates by 0.3%-0.5% for 6-36 month terms online, following a State Bank of Vietnam directive that prompted 30 domestic commercial banks to cut rates by 0.05% to 1% annually. This coordinated easing aims to lower funding costs and support credit growth, with state-owned BIDV implementing the deepest cuts of 0.8%-0.9%.
The State Bank of Vietnam signals monetary easing, prompting 29 commercial banks including Vietcombank (VCB), BIDV, and VietinBank to cut deposit rates. This shift is expected to improve liquidity and rapidly change investor psychology in the real estate market from defensive to ready-to-disburse, with mortgage rates potentially staying below 10% annually through year-end.
Vietcombank (VCB) and other major Vietnamese banks have ceased the automatic splitting of transactions valued at 500 million VND or more to route them through the 24/7 fast transfer system, in compliance with State Bank of Vietnam Circular 40/2024. This shifts large-value transfers to standard processing, potentially delaying settlement and introducing additional anti-money laundering checks, as part of broader regulatory efforts to enhance payment security.
The Vietnamese banking system faces a fundamental liquidity shortage, with deposit rates remaining high despite recent cuts of 0.1-0.5% by 30 banks since April 10. The State Bank of Vietnam has pressured 46 banks to lower rates, but system-wide loan-to-deposit ratios have risen from 95% in 2021 to 112% currently, indicating ongoing funding pressure that could impact net interest margins.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) net withdrew VND 71,563 billion from the banking system via open market operations (OMO) in the week of April 13-17, 2026, while 30 commercial banks including VPBank (VPB) cut deposit rates by 0.1-0.5 percentage points. This coordinated action, following an SBV meeting, signals a deliberate easing of funding costs and system liquidity, potentially supporting bank net interest margins as pressure from the USD/VND exchange rate subsides.
The VN-Index rose over 19 points to close near 1,820, led by Vingroup stocks hitting new all-time highs, while foreign investors were net sellers of over VND 1,100 billion.
VN-Index rose 1.07% to 1,819.83 points on 16/04/2026, driven by large-cap stocks, particularly Vingroup family stocks, while foreign investors net sold 1.1 trillion VND on HOSE. Real estate and consumer discretionary sectors were bright spots, but market breadth was negative with more declining stocks than gainers.
VIC surged to a new all-time high, leading the VN-Index to a gain of over 19 points, while the broader market saw significant profit-taking with most stocks declining and foreign investors net selling heavily.
Vietcombank (VCB) cut its 24-month deposit rate by 0.5% to ~6% annually, part of a coordinated reduction by 29 commercial banks after the State Bank Governor's April 9 meeting. BIDV implemented the deepest cuts at 0.8-0.9% across terms, while joint-stock banks like VPBank and Techcombank followed with 0.3-0.5% reductions.
The State Bank of Vietnam reports over 20 commercial banks, including ACB, have cut deposit rates by 0.1-0.5% p.a. following a directive meeting on April 9, 2026.
Over 20 Vietnamese commercial banks, led by major state-owned and private institutions, have simultaneously reduced deposit rates by up to 0.5% per annum, following a directive from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on April 9. This coordinated move is expected to pave the way for a broader reduction in lending rates, with early movers like Agribank and Nam A Bank already cutting loan rates by 0.5-3.0% to support economic recovery.
The article recaps the positive performance of the Vietnamese stock market for the week of April 6-10, 2026, highlighting that the VN-Index rose nearly 4% to 1,750 points, driven primarily by large-cap stocks like VIC and the banking group.
Vietcombank announced a 0.5% reduction in its highest deposit interest rate to 6% starting April 13, 2026, following a coordinated effort with the State Bank of Vietnam and 46 commercial banks. This move aims to optimize banks' capital costs and create room for lowering lending rates to support economic growth.
Despite high savings interest rates (up to 9%), Vietnamese banks are struggling to attract deposits, facing liquidity pressure. Capital is instead flowing into gold, real estate, and the stock market, driven by geopolitical tensions and perceived investment opportunities in these alternative channels.
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