Overview
Vietnam’s economy reached upper-middle-income status this week following robust first-half 2026 GDP growth of its highest rate in 16 years, with full-year projections of 9-9.2%, though construction material costs in Ho Chi Minh City surged significantly with sand and gravel prices rising 63-73% year-over-year. Banking sector liquidity pressures intensified as negotiated deposit rates exceeded 9% annually across multiple institutions, while HDBank secured a 721 million USD international syndicated loan exceeding fundraising targets by 60%. Regulatory actions expanded against financial crimes, including investigations into major fraud cases involving over 1.5 trillion dong in fraudulent funds, while fraudsters increasingly targeted banking customers through SIM card takeover tactics.
E-commerce
Loạt ‘đại bàng’ từ Hàn Quốc, Nhật Bản, Singapore… tiếp tục chọn Việt Nam là điểm đến chiến lược
Multiple multinational investors from South Korea, Japan, Singapore, China, the United States, and Europe continue to view Vietnam’s industrial parks as strategic destinations in regional and global supply chains. The article reports on the ongoing trend of foreign direct investment into Vietnam’s manufacturing infrastructure. No specific investment figures or company names are detailed in the excerpt provided.
- Source: CafeF
Regulation
Thu 78kg vàng, hàng triệu USD và nhiều bất động sản trị giá trăm tỷ của Mr Pips
Hanoi police have expanded the investigation into Pho Duc Nam (Mr Pips), increasing the number of suspects from 75 to 188 people. The investigation confirmed fraudulent funds exceeding 1.568 trillion dong. Authorities seized 78 kilograms of gold, millions of USD, and multiple real estate properties worth hundreds of billions of dong allegedly purchased from the proceeds of crime.
- Key figures: Số bị can tăng từ: 75 lên 188 người; Số tiền lừa đảo xác định: hơn 1.568 tỷ đồng; Vàng thu giữ: 78 kg; Tiền USD thu giữ: hàng triệu USD
- Source: CafeF
Triệt phá đường dây rửa tiền, lừa đảo hơn 67.000 tỉ đồng, có sự tiếp tay của nhiều nhân viên ngân hàng
Police in Da Nang city have expanded an investigation into a money laundering and fraud operation involving transaction volumes exceeding 67,000 billion Vietnamese dong plus tens of millions of USD and EUR. Two additional bank employees have been charged with helping to open unauthorized accounts that facilitated criminal activities. The investigation was initiated under a government directive to combat large-scale financial crimes.
- Key figures: Transaction volume (VND): 67,000 billion billion VND; Bank employees charged: 2 persons
- Source: CafeF
Xuất hiện thủ đoạn chiếm quyền SIM điện thoại để đánh cắp tài khoản ngân hàng
Fraudsters are using SIM card takeover tactics to steal banking accounts by gaining control of OTP codes and resetting biometric data. According to information from Phu Tho Province Police’s public information portal, perpetrators are impersonating victims by seizing their SIM card access rather than directly attacking banking applications or biometric security systems. This method allows fraudsters to act as the legitimate account holder and gain unauthorized access to banking credentials.
- Source: CafeF
Cổ phiếu LTG của Lộc Trời vào diện cảnh báo từ ngày 14/7/2026
Lộc Trời’s LTG stock has been placed under warning status by Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) effective July 14, 2026. The warning was issued because the company failed to disclose the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Resolution as required. The company did not comply with disclosure requirements within one business day following the mandatory AGM organization deadline.
- Source: CafeF
Khởi tố nữ chủ tịch công ty vàng bạc Nguyễn Thị Xuân SN 1946
The Police of Ha Tinh province initiated criminal charges against an 80-year-old Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and a Deputy Director of Phuong Xuan Precious Metals Joint Stock Company. They are alleged to have orchestrated the use of 21 personal accounts to conceal approximately 600 billion VND in revenue and evade approximately 1.3 billion VND in taxes. The investigation was launched on July 10 by the Security Investigation Agency of Ha Tinh Provincial Police.
- Key figures: Doanh thu che giấu: gần 600 tỷ đồng VND; Tiền thuế trốn: gần 1,3 tỷ đồng VND; Số tài khoản cá nhân được sử dụng: 21 accounts; Tuổi của Chủ tịch HĐQT bị khởi tố: 80 years
- Source: CafeF
Khởi tố 2 nhân viên ngân hàng trong đường dây rửa tiền 2,5 tỷ USD
Vietnamese authorities on July 9 initiated prosecution of two bank employees for their involvement in a money laundering operation involving 2.5 billion USD. One suspect was detained while the other was placed under a travel ban. The investigation is part of a national action plan on combating money laundering and terrorism financing mandated by a government decision.
- Key figures: Money laundering amount: 2.5 billion USD; Number of bank employees prosecuted: 2; Date of prosecution announcement: July 9
- Source: CafeF
Tất cả người dân có tài khoản ngân hàng chú ý quy định mới nhất về cung cấp số dư, giao dịch
Decree 252 implements new regulations under the 2025 Tax Management Law requiring credit institutions and payment intermediaries to share detailed customer banking data with tax authorities starting July 1. Banks must report account balances, transaction history, and flagged suspicious cash flows on a regular basis. The change aims to enhance tax compliance and financial transparency.
- Key figures: Implementation date: 1 July date; Regulation number: Decree 252 reference
- Source: CafeF
Stock Market
Tổng giám đốc PNJ có hành động mới; cổ phiếu 'đại gia' một thời sắp hủy niêm yết
PNJ’s CEO Phan Quoc Cong has registered to purchase 1 million shares of the company, while Cao Ngoc Duy, brother of board chair Cao Thi Ngoc Dung, has registered to buy 300,000 shares. These purchases are intended to restructure personal investment portfolios following the company’s stock decline related to a diamond controversy. The company faces potential delisting.
- Key figures: Shares registered for purchase by CEO Phan Quoc Cong: 1,000,000 shares; Shares registered for purchase by Cao Ngoc Duy: 300,000 shares
- Source: VietnamNet
HDBank huy động thành công 721 triệu USD từ ADB, Standard Chartered và các định chế tài chính quốc tế
HDBank signed a 721 million USD international syndicated loan agreement classified as a Social Loan, exceeding the initial fundraising target by approximately 60%. The financing was arranged with ADB, Standard Chartered, and other international financial institutions. The transaction reflects international confidence in HDBank’s management capabilities, sustainable development strategy, and growth prospects.
- Key figures: Loan amount: 721 million USD; Exceeding initial target by: 60 %
- Source: CafeF
Chứng khoán An Bình báo lãi 6 tháng đầu năm kỷ lục, bằng cả năm 2025
An Binh Securities (ABW) reported pre-tax profit exceeding 200 billion VND for the first half of 2026, a 300% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The company’s H1 2026 earnings matched the entire year 2025 results. Growth was driven across multiple business segments.
- Key figures: Pre-tax profit H1 2026: over 200 billion VND VND; Year-over-year growth: 300% percent
- Source: CafeF
Cập nhật KQKD ngân hàng ngày 10/7: Lợi nhuận một nhà băng ước giảm 50%, lãnh đạo nói đang ở tình thế rất nan giải và nợ xấu có thể tăng vọt
A bank’s profit is estimated to decline by 50%, with leadership describing the situation as very difficult and warning that non-performing loans could spike significantly. Preliminary results for the first half of 2026 show strong differentiation within the banking sector. Banks are assessing their profit outlook, credit growth prospects, and funding mobilization in the coming period.
- Key figures: Estimated profit decline: 50%; Period: First half of 2026
- Source: CafeF
ABBank lãi trước thuế 6 tháng đầu năm 3.016 tỷ đồng, hoàn thành hơn 67% kế hoạch năm 2026
ABBank reported pre-tax profit of 3.016 trillion VND in the first half of 2026, achieving over 67% of its full-year 2026 plan. The bank maintained financial health with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 0.55% and a capital adequacy ratio (CAR) above 12%. The bank is advancing plans to increase its capital to over 20,000 billion VND.
- Key figures: Pre-tax profit (H1 2026): 3.016 trillion VND; Plan achievement: 67 %; Non-performing loan ratio (NPL): 0.55 %; Capital adequacy ratio (CAR): >12 %
- Source: CafeF
Các ngân hàng mở rộng tài sản nhanh chưa từng thấy: Xuất hiện nhà băng tăng 12 lần sau 10 năm, HDBank, MB và TPBank thuộc nhóm dẫn dầu
Vietnamese banks have significantly expanded their assets over the past decade, with total assets of 27 listed banks increasing from 4.73 quadrillion dong to over 21.14 quadrillion dong. Multiple banks have grown their asset bases 5-10 fold during this period, with some institutions experiencing even more rapid expansion. Banks including HDBank, MB, and TPBank are among the leading performers in this growth phase.
- Key figures: Total assets of 27 listed banks (initial): 4.73 quadrillion dong quadrillion dong; Total assets of 27 listed banks (current): 21.14 quadrillion dong quadrillion dong; Number of listed banks analyzed: 27 banks; Time period: 10 years years
- Source: CafeF
Cập nhật KQKD ngân hàng 6 tháng/2026: Một nhà băng báo lãi tăng 80%, VietinBank và Agribank ghi nhận kỷ lục mới
A Vietnamese bank reported first-half 2026 profit growth of 80% compared to the same period in 2025, achieving 67% of its full-year 2026 plan. VietinBank and Agribank reached new record levels in their operational results. Several banks expanded assets at unprecedented rates, with HDBank, MB, and TPBank among the leading performers.
- Key figures: First-half 2026 profit growth: 80% percent; Fulfillment of full-year 2026 plan: 67% percent
- Source: CafeF
Vietcombank, BIDV, VietinBank, MB, VPBank, Techcombank, ACB và HDBank lọt Top công ty đại chúng lớn nhất thế giới
Eight Vietnamese banks—Vietcombank, BIDV, VietinBank, MB, VPBank, Techcombank, ACB, and HDBank—have been included in Forbes Global 2000 list for 2026. These banks represent nearly all Vietnamese enterprises ranked on the list. The inclusion reflects the prominence of Vietnam’s banking sector in the global economy.
- Source: CafeF
Macroeconomy
Kinh tế Việt Nam 6 tháng đầu năm và dự báo cả năm 2026
Vietnam’s economy grew at its highest rate in 16 years during the first half of 2026. Full-year GDP growth is projected to reach 9-9.2%, with an optimistic scenario potentially reaching 9.5-10%. The report identifies four concurrent risks and provides six key recommendations.
- Key figures: H1 2026 GDP growth rate: highest in 16 years relative comparison; Full-year 2026 GDP growth projection (base case): 9-9.2 %; Full-year 2026 GDP growth projection (optimistic scenario): 9.5-10 %
- Source: CafeF
Khuyến nghị chiến lược từ WB khi Việt Nam lên nhóm thu nhập trung bình cao
The World Bank has officially upgraded Vietnam to the upper-middle-income country group based on impressive economic growth and export performance. The article presents this classification milestone for Vietnam’s economy. Additional policy measures and economic targets are discussed in the source.
- Source: CafeF
Lãi suất thỏa thuận vượt 9%/năm: Cuộc đua ‘nóng’ đến bao giờ?
Negotiated deposit rates at multiple banks have exceeded 9% per annum for 6-12 month terms, significantly higher than official quoted rates. Credit growth continues to outpace capital mobilization, creating ongoing pressure for rate increases through year-end. Banks are competing intensively in deposit rates as liquidity pressures persist.
- Key figures: Negotiated deposit rate (6-12 month term): exceeds 9% % per annum
- Source: CafeF
World Bank: Việt Nam có nền tảng để trở thành quốc gia có thu nhập cao
Vietnam has officially reached upper-middle income status after 17 years, marking a significant milestone in the country’s development trajectory resulting from sustained reforms and economic growth. World Bank officials assess that achieving high-income status will depend on Vietnam’s ability to maintain quality growth and implement further reforms. The country’s rising living standards reflect decades of consistent economic progress.
- Key figures: Years to reach upper-middle income status: 17
- Source: TuoiTre
Nhà thầu ‘nín thở’ khi vật liệu xây dựng lập mặt bằng giá mới
Construction material prices in Ho Chi Minh City have experienced significant increases in June 2026, according to the city’s Department of Construction report. Sand and gravel prices have risen notably, with sand increasing 73% and aggregate increasing 63% compared to the same period last year. Specific materials like 1x2 stone (at Phuoc Hoa Fico’s Ong Trinh quarry) increased from 215,000 VND/m³ in May to 225,000 VND/m³ in June, while stone powder rose from 156,000 VND to 160,000 VND/m³.
- Key figures: Sand price increase YoY: 73% percent; Aggregate price increase YoY: 63% percent; Stone 1x2 price May 2026: 215,000 VND/m³; Stone 1x2 price June 2026: 225,000 VND/m³
- Source: TuoiTre
Động lực nào để kinh tế Việt Nam bứt phá nửa cuối năm?
Vietnam’s first-half 2026 GDP growth reached its highest level in 15 years, though achieving the full-year target remains challenging. Economists identify key drivers for second-half growth including effective public investment utilization, business support policies, institutional reform, innovation promotion, and strengthening the private sector. The economy faces multiple hurdles in realizing its full-year 2026 growth objectives.
- Key figures: First-half 2026 GDP growth rank: Highest in 15 years
- Source: CafeF
Lãi suất chưa hạ nhiệt, doanh nghiệp gặp khó
In the first half of 2026, Vietnam’s banking system has extended approximately 1.4 million billion dong to the economy, raising total system credit to 20.03 million billion dong, a 7.73% increase from end-2025. Despite this credit expansion, the economy faces significant bottlenecks as tight system liquidity keeps market interest rates elevated. High input interest rates have made it difficult for many businesses to access capital.
- Key figures: Credit extension in first half of 2026: 1.4 million billion dong VND; Total system credit outstanding: 20.03 million billion dong VND; Credit growth rate from end-2025: 7.73% %
- Source: CafeF
Đủ cách nâng lãi suất huy động, kéo dòng tiền về ngân hàng
Vietnamese banks are intensifying competition for deposit mobilization, with savings interest rates exceeding 9% per annum and high-yield certificates of deposit being issued. Banks are employing various strategies to attract deposits back into the system, driven by pressure from capital shortage as credit growth continues to outpace mobilization. Beyond raising interest rates, banks are using multiple tactics to attract customer deposits.
- Key figures: Savings interest rate: over 9% per annum
- Source: CafeF
Other
Đại bàng Hàn Quốc rót 1 tỷ USD xây dựng đại nhà máy tương đương 43 sân bóng đá tại thành phố cảng lớn nhất Việt Nam: Giới truyền thông quốc tế nói gì?
LG Group from South Korea plans to invest $1 billion in chip packaging operations in Hai Phong, Vietnam’s largest port city. This investment demonstrates Vietnam’s expanding role in higher-value segments of the global semiconductor supply chain. Hai Phong’s municipal authorities have approved the investment project proposal.
- Key figures: Investment amount: 1 billion USD
- Source: CafeF
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