Macro

16
June
USDVND pressure persists
USDVND continued its fourth consecutive weekly increase, although the pace of increase has gradually slowed. The rise reflects market caution ahead of the outcome of trade negotiations between Vietnam and...

12
June
May 2025: Record issuance, Rising maturity pressure
In May2025, the total bond issuance increased to VND66,112bn (+117% yoy, +38% mom). The Banking issued VND48,757bn (+123% yoy) and made up 74% of the total May issuance. Corporate bond...

09
June
SBV back to liquidity withdrawal as interbank demand cools
This week, the SBV resumed liquidity withdrawal at a significant level, as demand in the interbank market dropped sharply amid easing liquidity conditions, while USDVND continued its upward trend. The...

06
June
Growth holds, but storm clouds gather
Vietnam’s macro picture in May remained broadly positive, with IIP and FDI continuing to show strong performance, and inflation staying under control. However, momentum in manufacturing is softening, raising concerns...

02
June
Exchange rate pressure returns
This week, the SBV resumed liquidity injection, albeit at a moderate level, by offsetting matured repo contracts, while USDVND surged. The interbank curve steepened again, with notable declines in actively...

26
May
SBV modestly withdraws liquidity
This week, the SBV continued to withdraw liquidity, albeit at a moderate level, by offsetting matured repo contracts to maintain favorable interbank conditions. The interbank curve flattened, with a slight...

19
May
SBV withdraws significantly
This week, the SBV resumed to withdraw liquidity at a significant level as interbank rates eased, further reducing outstanding repo contracts this week. The interbank curve steepened as short-term rates...

12
May
SBV resumes liquidity injection
This week, the SBV returned to liquidity injection, albeit at a moderate level, into the banking system after three consecutive weeks of net liquidity withdrawal. The interbank curve flattened as...

08
May
April 2025: The return of real estate issuance
In April 2025, the total bond issuance increased to VND31,917bn (+61% yoy, +86% mom). The Real estate issued VND10,000bn (+12% yoy) and made up 31% of the total April issuance,...