In the first nine months of 2026, banking activities in Ho Chi Minh City recorded positive growth, supported by flexible monetary policy. Credit flows were directed strongly towards key production and business sectors, as well as global supply chains, laying a solid foundation for the city to achieve its target of double-digit economic growth.

Credit programmes targeting infrastructure, social housing and agriculture in Viet Nam have continued to gather pace, with initial results showing steady progress, according to the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV).

In the drive towards modern agricultural growth, credit is emerging as a vital engine enabling breakthroughs across farming, farmers and rural communities.

On July 31, the State Bank of Viet Nam announced an upward adjustment to the credit growth target for 2025 for credit institutions, based on specific principles ensuring transparency and openness.