Vietnam's Central Bank Cuts 2025 Credit Growth Target to 15%
Vietnam's central bank reduced its 2025 credit growth target from 20% to 15%, citing financial risks from previous rapid credit expansion. This policy shift led to a 6.4% drop in Vinhomes shares and a 5% decline in the real estate sector.
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Vietnam's State Bank has announced a significant reduction in its credit growth target for 2025, lowering it from approximately 20% in 2024 to 15%. This move, disclosed on January 10, 2026, is a strategic response to the financial risks that emerged from last year's brisk credit expansion. The central bank's decision to tighten monetary policy, particularly in the real estate sector, has already stirred immediate market reactions.
