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On October 8, two bank stocks saw significant interest from proprietary trading firms, with net purchases reaching 13 billion VND on HoSE. Despite a decline in the VN-Index, these stocks managed to draw
The VN-Index is showing signs of potential technical recovery, particularly if it maintains the support
As of October 9, 2026, bank interest rates in Vietnam have reached significant levels, with some
Despite a significant increase in credit growth, bank stocks continue to struggle in the market. This trend
Bitcoin's price has plummeted to $80,350, resulting in a staggering $1.1 billion loss in the derivatives
Bitcoin's price has plummeted to $80,350, resulting in a staggering $1.1 billion loss in the derivatives market. This sudden drop has triggered a wave of panic selling among investors.
As of October 9, 2026, bank interest rates in Vietnam have reached significant levels, with some institutions offering rates as high as 10% for 12-month deposits. This trend reflects competitive strategies among banks to attract depositors.
The VN-Index is showing signs of potential technical recovery, particularly if it maintains the support level of 1,715 points. However, this recovery may not be sufficient to indicate a trend reversal.
Bitcoin's price continues to decline this week, dropping below $81,000 amid concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve may increase interest rates to combat inflation. The cryptocurrency has lost nearly 3% of its value in the last 24 hours.
Despite a significant increase in credit growth, bank stocks continue to struggle in the market. This trend raises concerns among investors about the stability of the banking sector.
On October 8, two bank stocks saw significant interest from proprietary trading firms, with net purchases reaching 13 billion VND on HoSE. Despite a decline in the VN-Index, these stocks managed to draw investor attention.
In October, several Vietnamese banks, including ACB, have raised their interest rates for savings accounts, with some offering rates as high as 9% per year. Agribank and other state-owned banks maintain lower rates, creating a competitive landscape in the banking sector.
As of October 4, 2026, the highest savings interest rate at Agribank, Vietcombank, BIDV, and VietinBank is 6% per annum. Depositing 400 million VND for 24 months could yield 48 million VND in interest.
As of October 3, 2026, BIDV offers competitive interest rates for savings deposits, allowing customers to earn significant returns. Depositing 200 million VND can yield up to 40.8 million VND in interest.
On October 4, 2026, BIDV announced a surprise reduction in interest rates for certain terms. This update reflects the latest savings rates from over 30 banks.
Vietnam's central bank has introduced new regulations that could significantly increase the credit room for banks. The new rules, effective from December 1, 2026, raise the loan-to-deposit ratio cap from 85% to 95%.
As of October 3, 2026, bank interest rates have reached attractive levels, with some banks offering up to 9.4% for 6-month deposits. This article summarizes the latest interest rates from over 30 banks in Vietnam.
