Vietnam Market Brief — Week 27, 2026

Overview

Vietnam’s economy expanded 8.39% year-over-year in Q2 2026, marking a new growth record, while the State Bank raised the loan-to-deposit ratio limit to 40% effective July 1st to unlock additional lending capacity across key sectors. New social insurance and health insurance regulations also took effect on July 1st, and foreign investor confidence remained evident with Samsung committing an additional $1 billion in investment for 2026. On the domestic front, authorities investigated fraud schemes affecting over 2,500 people and dismantled a diamond smuggling ring linked to jewelry firm PNJ, while floating solar projects continued generating community concerns about impacts on fishing livelihoods.

Payments

Chủ tịch VietinBank Trần Minh Bình: VietinBank xác định phát triển thanh toán số xuyên biên giới là một trong những mũi nhọn chiến lược quan trọng trong giai đoạn hiện nay

VietinBank Chairman Trần Minh Bình stated that cross-border digital payments development is identified as one of the bank’s key strategic priorities in the current period. The bank has made investments in preparation for launching cross-border payment services with Singapore. A July 2 event brought together senior officials including the State Bank Deputy Governor, Napas Chair, VietinBank Chair, and Liquid Chair.

Source: CafeF

Regulation

Giới hạn quan trọng bậc nhất ngành ngân hàng sẽ được nới từ tuần tới: Dư địa cho vay bất động sản, hạ tầng, sản xuất kinh doanh có thể mở rộng cả triệu tỷ đồng

Vietnam’s State Bank will allow banks to increase the loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) for converting short-term capital into medium and long-term lending from 30% to 40%, effective July 1, 2026. This regulatory change is expected to significantly expand credit availability across real estate, infrastructure, and business production sectors. The measure could potentially unlock trillions of Vietnamese dong in additional lending capacity.

Key figures: Short-term to medium/long-term lending ratio increase: 30% to 40%; Effective date: July 1, 2026
Source: CafeF

Hàng triệu người đón tin vui lớn từ chính sách BHYT và BHXH mới

Starting from July 1, a series of new regulations on health insurance and social insurance came into effect. These changes aim to expand healthcare benefits, increase allowance levels, and adjust pension amounts. The policy adjustments are intended to provide practical benefits to millions of people across the country.

Key figures: Policy effective date: July 1
Source: CafeF

2.500 người sập bẫy ‘hợp đồng kỳ nghỉ’: Bộ Công an quyết thu hồi 2.600 tỷ đồng

Over 2,500 people have filed fraud complaints against vacation contract schemes, with 40 cases involving more than 525 suspects indicted. The Public Security Ministry identified approximately 2,600 billion dong in damages and committed to investigating the entire fraud network while recovering maximum assets for victims. The ministry warned of four manipulation tactics targeting investor psychology.

Key figures: Số người gửi đơn tố giác: 2.500; Số vụ án: 40; Số bị can bị khởi tố: 525; Số tiền bị chiếm đoạt: 2.600 tỷ đồng
Source: CafeF

Đường dây buôn lậu kim cương xuyên quốc gia với vai trò của Giám đốc PNJ - LAB

The police investigation department of Thanh Hóa province has dismantled an international diamond smuggling ring. Dang Ngoc Thao, identified as director of PNJ-LAB company, allegedly altered GIA certification numbers on smuggled diamonds and relabeled them with PNJ-LAB numbers before selling them to customers. The smuggling operation was reportedly organized by foreign nationals.

Key figures: Year of birth of Dang Ngoc Thao: 1974
Source: CafeF

Mang sổ đỏ thế chấp cho khoản vay 18,5 tỷ, nhiều người có nguy cơ mất nhà đất

In March 2019, company Q signed a credit agreement with a bank for a maximum loan of 18.5 billion Vietnamese dong with a 3-month term and a fixed interest rate of 9.5% per annum to supplement working capital for production and business operations. The bank disbursed the entire loan through two promissory notes of 5 billion dong and 13.5 billion dong. Besides the company’s own commitments, multiple individuals pledged their assets, including land and property, to secure the loan.

Key figures: Loan amount (maximum): 18.5 billion VND; Loan term: 3 months; Fixed interest rate: 9.5 %/year; First promissory note: 5 billion VND
Source: VietnamNet

Nhiều cổ phiếu được hưởng lợi từ quy định mới của ngành ngân hàng

On June 22, 2026, the State Bank of Vietnam officially issued Circular 25/2026/TT-NHNN, effective from July 1, 2026. This represents one of the most significant policy adjustments in bank liquidity management since 2019, according to MASVN analysts. Multiple stocks are positioned to benefit from these new banking regulations.

Key figures: Circular issuance date: 22/6/2026; Circular effective date: 1/7/2026; Circular number: 25/2026/TT-NHNN
Source: CafeF

Ngăn tài khoản “rác” thành mắt xích của tội phạm mạng

The article discusses how “trash” bank accounts are being exploited as tools for cybercrime, with individuals selling or renting accounts for small payments without realizing they are facilitating fraud, money laundering, and high-tech crime. As cashless payments grow rapidly, eliminating such “trash” accounts has become both urgent for consumer protection and essential for maintaining trust in the digital financial ecosystem. The fight against misused accounts represents a critical challenge for the financial system’s integrity.

Source: CafeF

Ép khách vay vốn mua bảo hiểm có thể bị phạt đến 500 triệu đồng

Commercial banks are facing potential penalties of up to 500 million Vietnamese dong for pressuring loan customers to purchase insurance products through the bank to collect commissions. According to Nguyen Thi Huong Giang’s complaint, banks use various indirect methods to pressure customers into mandatory insurance purchases when taking loans. This practice is reported to harm customer interests and undermine fair competition in the financial and insurance markets.

Key figures: Maximum penalty: 500 million Vietnamese dong
Source: CafeF

Tăng lương từ hôm nay

Starting from July 1, 2026, multiple new wage policies take effect in Vietnam. The minimum base salary increases to 2.53 million VND per month, pension payments and social insurance allowances increase by 8%, and occupational allowances for teachers are significantly enhanced. Personal income tax regulations for high-income earners also change from this date.

Key figures: Minimum base salary: 2.53 million VND VND/month; Increase in pensions and social insurance allowances: 8% percent
Source: CafeF

Stock Market

‘Ông lớn’ Samsung dự kiến rót thêm 1 tỷ USD vào Việt Nam trong năm nay, Bộ trưởng Bộ Tài chính đưa ra cam kết

Samsung plans to invest an additional $1 billion in Vietnam during 2026, according to reports citing Vietnam’s Finance Minister. Currently, Samsung operates 6 manufacturing plants, 1 research and development center, and 1 sales entity in Vietnam. The investment commitment reflects continued foreign direct investment interest in the country.

Key figures: Khoản đầu tư dự kiến của Samsung tại Việt Nam: 1 tỷ USD; Số nhà máy sản xuất của Samsung tại Việt Nam: 6 nhà máy; Số trung tâm R&D của Samsung tại Việt Nam: 1 trung tâm; Số pháp nhân bán hàng của Samsung tại Việt Nam: 1 pháp nhân
Source: CafeF

‘Ông lớn’ Dragon Capital, VinaCapital… ‘ôm’ hàng chục triệu cổ phiếu PNJ

PNJ shares fell to 58,700 VND on July 3 following news that a former PNJ-Lab director was under investigation in an international diamond smuggling case. Domestic shareholders held 51.08% of PNJ (approximately 174.3 million shares), while foreign shareholders held 48.92% (approximately 166.97 million shares) according to the 2025 annual report.

Key figures: PNJ share price: 58,700 VND; Domestic shareholder stake: 51.08 %; Domestic shareholding: 174.3 million shares; Foreign shareholder stake: 48.92 %
Source: TuoiTre

Macroeconomy

Việt Nam vừa thiết lập một kỷ lục chưa từng có về tăng trưởng kinh tế

Vietnam’s General Statistics Office announced that Q2 2026 GDP growth reached 8.39% year-over-year, establishing a new growth record for the economy. For the first six months of 2026, Vietnam’s GDP grew 8.18% compared to the same period in 2025. The announcement was made on July 3rd at a press conference releasing Q2 and first-half 2026 economic and social statistics.

Key figures: GDP growth Q2 2026: 8.39% year-over-year; GDP growth H1 2026: 8.18% year-over-year
Source: CafeF

Tăng trưởng chưa đạt mục tiêu 2 con số: Kịch bản nào cho 6 tháng cuối năm?

Vietnam’s growth target for 2026 is 10% annually, requiring the second half of the year to achieve 11.7% growth to reach this goal. Exports face significant headwinds and businesses have limited resilience, making public investment, production, and consumption expected drivers for the latter half-year growth.

Key figures: Vietnam’s 2026 annual growth target: 10% %; Required growth rate for second half of 2026: 11.7% %
Source: CafeF

GDP bình quân Việt Nam từng xếp thứ 193/194 thế giới, hiện nhảy bao nhiêu bậc?

Vietnam’s per capita GDP has increased approximately 40 times since 1990, rising from around $122 to $4,829 by 2025 according to IMF projections. The country has jumped 71 places in global per capita GDP rankings, moving from 193rd/194th in 1990 to 122nd in 2025. This reflects Vietnam’s economic development over the 35-year period.

Key figures: Per capita GDP 1990: 122 USD; Per capita GDP 2025: 4829 USD; Global ranking 1990: 193/194 position; Global ranking 2025: 122 position
Source: CafeF

Việt Nam vào nhóm các nền kinh tế có tốc độ tăng trưởng GDP hàng đầu thế giới

Vietnam’s GDP growth in the second quarter reached 8.39% year-over-year, placing the country among the world’s fastest-growing economies. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng highlighted this result during a regular government meeting on July 4, noting that the first half-year economic and social development achieved many positive outcomes. This performance is described as laying an important foundation for achieving the country’s full-year targets.

Key figures: GDP growth rate Q2: 8.39% year-over-year
Source: CafeF

Mặt trái của điện mặt trời: Tấm pin nổi phủ kín mặt hồ, ngư dân lao đao

Large-scale floating solar panel projects are changing livelihoods and restructuring community life in certain regions. Floating solar panels on reservoirs were initially considered a perfect solution to avoid land conflicts associated with onshore solar projects. However, these installations are negatively impacting fishing communities and their traditional water-based livelihoods.

Source: VietnamNet

Lãnh đạo NHNN: Trong mọi bối cảnh, ưu tiên hàng đầu vẫn là kiểm soát lạm phát

The State Bank of Vietnam’s Department of Monetary Policy Affairs stated that controlling inflation remains the top priority across all economic conditions to ensure macroeconomic stability and maintain major economic balances. This objective is consistent throughout the central bank’s monetary policy operations and will not change amid global economic fluctuations. The statement was made during a press conference presenting results of monetary policy implementation and banking activities for the first half of 2026.

Key figures: Kỳ báo cáo: 6 tháng đầu năm 2026
Source: CafeF

Mất 23 năm từ mức dưới 100 USD, nhóm nghèo nhất thế giới để lọt nhóm thu nhập trung bình thấp, Việt Nam mất bao lâu để trở thành nước có thu nhập trung bình cao?

The World Bank has officially classified Vietnam as a high-income middle-income country and a typical example of growth-driven development. The classification was announced in a report released on July 1, 2026, highlighting Vietnam’s export-driven growth model. Vietnam’s development trajectory is noted as a representative success story in global economic development.

Key figures: Time for poorest group to move from under $100 USD to lower-middle income: 23 years; World Bank classification announcement date: July 1, 2026
Source: CafeF

Tăng trưởng GDP Việt Nam đạt hơn 8% trong 6 tháng đầu năm 2026

Vietnam’s GDP growth reached 8.39% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026. The agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector grew 4.06%, contributing 5.65% to overall economic growth. The industrial and construction sector expanded 10.51%.

Key figures: GDP growth rate - Q2 2026: 8.39% percent year-over-year; Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries growth: 4.06% percent; Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries contribution to GDP growth: 5.65% percent; Industrial and construction sector growth: 10.51% percent
Source: CafeF

Không phải dầu mỏ, Việt Nam có kho báu khác cả thế giới thèm khát, 80% trữ lượng nằm tại một tỉnh miền Trung

Vietnam possesses a valuable natural resource that is in high global demand, with 80% of reserves concentrated in one central province. According to S&P Global, electric vehicles are becoming an emerging trend with significant development potential. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that global oil demand will gradually decline due to the electric vehicle boom, and predicts strong growth in electric vehicle demand over the next decade, fundamentally transforming the automotive industry.

Key figures: Share of reserves in one central province: 80% %
Source: CafeF

Vốn FDI vào Việt Nam vượt 34 tỷ USD, tăng mạnh so với năm ngoái

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow into Vietnam reached $34.65 billion by June 30, representing a 61.0% increase compared to the same period last year. Singapore was the largest investor among 63 countries and territories with approved new investment projects, contributing $7.31 billion, followed by South Korea, Japan, and China. Realized FDI in the first six months of the year was estimated at $13.03 billion.

Key figures: Total registered FDI inflow by June 30: 34.65 billion USD; FDI growth rate year-over-year: 61.0 %; FDI from Singapore: 7.31 billion USD; Realized FDI in first six months: 13.03 billion USD
Source: CafeF

Việt Nam chính thức được World Bank xếp vào nhóm thu nhập trung bình cao

Vietnam was officially upgraded by the World Bank to the upper-middle-income country group, with a gross national income (GNI) per capita of 4,970 USD in 2025. This classification reflects Vietnam’s economic progress and development level. The upgrade positions Vietnam among upper-middle-income economies globally.

Key figures: GNI per capita: 4,970 USD; Year: 2025
Source: CafeF

Hạ tầng tài chính - ‘hệ tuần hoàn’ của nền kinh tế TP HCM

Ho Chi Minh City entered the top three leading financial centers in Southeast Asia for the first time in March 2026, surpassing Jakarta according to the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 39. This ranking reflects the city’s accumulation of financial infrastructure over many decades, including banking systems, capital markets, digital payments, and fintech. The index was published by Z/Yen Partners (UK) and the Chinese Development Institute.

Key figures: GFCI Index Number: 39; Ranking Month/Year: March 2026
Source: VnExpress

Platforms

UOB đầu tư 450 triệu USD xây trụ sở trong khu vực Trung tâm Tài chính Quốc tế Việt Nam

UOB Vietnam commenced construction of UOB Plaza HCMC, a Class-A office tower in the Ba Son area, on July 1st with a total investment of 450 million USD. The project is located at 2 Ton Duc Thang, in the Saigon Ward, HCMC, within the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC-HCMC) planning zone. UOB is the first foreign financial institution to invest in and own a headquarters specifically built in the VIFC-HCMC area.

Key figures: Total investment amount: 450 million USD USD; Construction commencement date: 1 July date
Source: CafeF

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