SBV withdraws $4.4 billion from the market in past week

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has withdrawn a net amount of VNĐ116.65 trillion (US$4.4 billion) from the interbank market over the past seven consecutive days, from March 4 to March 12, signalling a surplus of liquidity in the banking system.

Banking sector growth to moderate in 2026

After a year of strong growth in 2025 the banking industry is expected to deliver a “moderately positive” performance this year, with profits projected to increase by 16 per cent, according to a report by S&I Ratings, a provider of credit rating services, market research and corporate analysis in Việt Nam.

Auto sales fell sharply after Tết holidays

Despite the sharp fall, the market maintained positive growth during the first two months. According to VAMA, total market sales by the end of February reached 46,153 units, up 39 per cent compared with the same period last year.

Most fuel prices rise slightly after sharp drop

Domestic retail fuel prices mostly increased slightly from 10pm on March 12 in the latest adjustment by the ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance, after a sharp drop a day earlier.

VN takes strong actions to boost social housing supply

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyễn Văn Sinh said upcoming social housing projects will be placed in 'green line' for administrative procedures which allows the parallel implementation of multiple procedures in order to reduce processing time and compliance costs for developers by at least half.

Việt Nam, Argentina promote trade, investment cooperation

On relations with South America, Vietnamese Ambassador noted that in December 2025, Việt Nam and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) announced the launch of negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). She expressed her hope that the agreement will be signed soon, thereby further boosting trade and investment between Việt Nam and MERCOSUR member states, including Argentina.

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