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 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 article recaps the past week's market performance, noting the VN-Index recovered to the 1,800 level, primarily driven by strong gains in VIC and VHM, while KSF led gains on the HNX-Index.
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.
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.
National Citizen Bank (NCB) has launched a pioneering cross-border QR payment solution (VIETQRGlobal) for international tourists in Vietnam, in partnership with NAPAS. This service allows foreign visitors to pay via various international e-wallets at locations like Sun World parks and Sun Group resorts, aiming to boost tourism and the digital economy.